Suncor mulls sale of stakes in UK and Norwegian North Sea fields
Canada’s Suncor Energy Inc. is exploring the sale of a handful of oil and gas fields in the North Sea, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
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CNOOC profits and production drop during Riddoch’s final year
CNOOC saw profits and production tumble for its North Sea business in Ray Riddoch’s final year at the helm of the operating company.
North Sea firms reduce offshore crews in bid to prevent coronavirus spread
Several North Sea operators are reducing offshore crews on their UK platforms in a bid to prevent the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.
‘Outcry’ as Wood plans to slash sickness pay for workers on CNOOC platforms
A North Sea union has condemned Wood over plans to cut sickness pay by more than 75% for its workers on CNOOC platforms.
North Sea poised for boost from Johan Sverdrup
The rise of a huge new Norwegian oil field is poised to give North Sea output one of its biggest boosts in years. The surge won’t last.
Opex Group wins multi-million pound North Sea contract with Cnooc
Aberdeen-headquartered Operational Excellence (Opex) Group has won a multimillion pound contract with Cnooc International on its North Sea assets.
Production restored at three North Sea platforms following pipeline repairs
Production has been restored at three North Sea platforms which were shut down due to pipeline repairs.
Pipeline repairs shut production at three North Sea platforms
Pipeline repairs have shut down production at three North Sea platforms.
EV Insights:DECC’s Energy Trends report reveals North Sea production hike
Figures have revealed an increase in oil and gas production in the UK has increased by more than 14% since last year - the highest quarterly increase since 1999. The findings, in the latest edition of Energy Trends by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), shows indigenous UK production of crude and natural gas liquids was boosted in the second quarter of the year.
Industry body says UKCS production could be on the rise
Industry body Oil and Gas UK said production is set to rise for the first time in 15 years, according to provisional figures.
Objections dropped against £220m scheme after rethink
Objections to a major £220million windfarm on Lewis have been withdrawn after the development was scaled down in size.
Councillors to consider turbines bid
Councillors will be asked tomorrow to back proposals to expand a windfarm in Wester Ross.