Hurricane Energy completes Lincoln decommissioning west of Shetland
Troubled operator Hurricane Energy has announced the completion of decommissioning work to its Lincoln well, which it once hoped to develop, in the west of Shetland.
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Crystal Amber says Bluewater ‘very keen’ to discuss longer stay for FPSO on Hurricane’s Lancaster field
Activist investor Crystal Amber says Bluewater Energy is “very keen” to discuss options for keeping its Aoka Mizu vessel on Hurricane Energy’s Lancaster field.
Hurricane non-exec directors jump ship ahead of key votes, CEO to stay on
Troubled UK oil producer Hurricane Energy’s five non-executive directors have decided to resign, rather than wait for ballots to be held on their positions.
Updated: Court rejects Hurricane Energy’s restructuring plan
Bosses at Hurricane Energy are “considering all options”, including an appeal, after a court refused to sanction the beleaguered North Sea oil firm’s restructuring plan.
Hurricane shares up 27% as activist fund feels heat from own investors
Shares in Hurricane Energy have closed 27.35% higher at 2.17p in London, on a day when activist fund Crystal Amber came under fire from one of its own investors.
Court keeps Hurricane Energy investors waiting for restructuring plan decision
A hearing into Hurricane Energy's restructuring plan has concluded without a decision being immediately reached.
Former Hurricane Energy CEO Trice banked £650K pay as firm sank to £440m losses
Robert Trice, the co-founder and former CEO of Hurricane Energy, took a total pay package of £649,000 last year as the oil firm plunged to losses of £440million.
Hurricane Energy above UKCS average for emissions intensity
Hurricane Energy is exploring methods to reduce its operational emissions as part of efforts to decarbonise the UK’s upstream sector.
Stena Don rig on hire for Lincoln well abandonment job, Lancaster pump fixed, Hurricane says
Troubled UK oil firm Hurricane Energy said today that the Stena Don rig is now on hire to plug and abandon the Lincoln well, which it once hoped to develop, west of Shetland.
Updated: Hurricane shareholders snub restructuring plan with court decision looming
Long-suffering shareholders of beleaguered UK oil producer Hurricane Energy have snubbed the company’s restructuring plan.
Updated: Hurricane hopes for vessel deal amid Bluewater marketing push, reports Lancaster well glitch
Hurricane Energy is holding out hope that a crucial deal will be reached on the Lancaster field production vessel, despite owners Bluewater marketing it for redeployment.
Vote to oust Hurricane Energy non-execs directors set for next month
Hurricane Energy’s shareholder will vote next month on whether or not to oust several members of the company’s current board of directors.
Updated: Hurricane Energy wind-down could start in 2022 without revised vessel deal
Bosses at Hurricane Energy could start winding down the business as early as next year unless they can hammer out a revised vessel deal for the Lancaster field.
‘Upheaval and frustration’ as Hurricane Energy sinks to losses of £440million
Hurricane Energy has sank to losses of £440million, underscoring the troubles of the west of Shetland operator.
Shares soar as Hurricane Energy’s activist investor moves to oust firm’s non-executive directors
One of Hurricane Energy’s biggest shareholders has moved to have several members ousted from the company’s board with “immediate effect”.
Updated: End of the line in sight for Hurricane Energy
Bosses at Hurricane Energy have conceded that the troubled UK oil firm is likely to be wound down within the next few years.
Hurricane reports unscheduled well intervention at Lancaster
Hurricane Energy said today that an “unscheduled well intervention” was required on its Lancaster field, west of Shetland.
‘Another twitch in the death throes’ for Hurricane Energy
A major downgrade in reserves, a written-off discovery and warnings of a shareholder wipeout are a “real blow to investors and debt holders” of Hurricane Energy, an analyst has said.
Hurricane Energy: ‘No certainty of any future activity’ on West of Shetland assets
Hurricane Energy has stated there is “no certainty of any future activity” on its West of Shetland assets, including its flagship Lancaster field, following a new reserves report.
Climate crisis: Investors weigh up impact on oil and gas
As oil and gas faces a rise in climate activism, ESG concerns, and the need to raise its own profile as a pillar of the energy transition, investors are weighing the impact.
Updated: Activist investor says relationship with Hurricane Energy has ‘deteriorated dramatically’
One of Hurricane Energy’s biggest shareholders has threatened to take “appropriate action” to maximise the company’s potential after complaining of a breakdown in their relationship.
Hurricane Energy dashes hopes for new Lancaster well in 2021
Hurricane Energy today dashed hopes that it could boost production from its Lancaster field, west of Shetland, with a new well in 2021.
West of Shetland set for another barren year
Westwood Global Energy reports that as of February 24 there was one exploration well and one appraisal well active in the UK, with no change since the end of December.
Hurricane ‘engaging’ with stakeholders on funding for west of Shetland plans, shares rise
Hurricane Energy’s chief executive said today that the firm is currently “engaging with stakeholders” on funding for the further development of its Lancaster field.
North Sea firms enjoy share price bump on OPEC deal
North Sea firms ranging from BP to Hurricane Energy have enjoyed share price hikes after a deal was reached by OPEC to curb oil production.