HSE: Stena Spey failed to act in time to Storm Babet warnings
Unclear information and in some cases "contradictory" procedures meant the rig operator did not act on weather warnings in time to save its mooring systems, an HSE investigation found.
K2
Sidetrack issues push K2 appraisal drilling to end of year
Appraisal drilling at Ithaca Energy’s K2 discovery will now take double the length of time expected, amid ongoing issues with sidetrack drilling.
Well Slot: Who’s drilling in the UK North Sea and Norway?
August update: K2, Leverett and Earn underway, and Norway takes off.
Appraisal drilling at Ithaca K2 prospect ongoing with results expected in ‘next few weeks’
The results of a hotly-anticipated North Sea exploration well are due to be released in the “next few weeks”.
Montrose platform looks most likely option for Ithaca K2 discovery – analyst
According to independent estimates from advisory firm Envoi, K2 has estimated resource potential of 102 million barrels of oil equivalent.
Still the wells to watch? A half-year look at North Sea exploration
Skerryvore is slated for 2024, the Devil’s Hole is on the way, the Bens disappoint, but there’s been some high-impact success too.
Ithaca Energy ready to summit K2 exploration target
Ithaca Energy (LON: ITH) is about to begin drilling an exploration well at the K2 prospect in the Central North Sea.
Ithaca confirms hydrocarbons at hotly tipped Isabella appraisal well
Ithaca Energy has announced the presence of hydrocarbons at its much-anticipated Isabella well, though operator TotalEnergies has yet to confirm commercial implications.
WoodMac names five UK North Sea wells to watch for 2023, with potential play-openers included
Plays by Shell (LON: SHEL), TotalEnergies (LON: TTE) and Ithaca Energy (LON: ITH) are listed amongst Wood Mackenzie’s UK North Sea wells to watch.
Summit farms out stake in K2 prospect to Dana Petroleum
Summit Exploration and Production has announced the farm-out of a 50% stake in the K2 gas prospect in the North Sea to Dana Petroleum.