Vår acquires new operated stakes in Norway’s Balder area
Vår Energi has agreed a series of deals to increase its acreage in the Balder area, with a view to taking over operatorship of the licences.
Lundin Energy
Lundin legend Lukas passes away
Lukas Lundin, of the Lundin Group, has died at the age of 64 after a two-year struggle with brain cancer.
Aker BP-Lundin merger due for completion today
The merger of Aker BP and Lundin Energy’s oil and gas businesses is due to be completed after market close today, finalising the creation of a major new Norwegian energy player.
Aker BP, Lundin merger expected to complete on June 30
A planned takeover of Lundin Energy’s exploration and production business by Aker BP is forecast to complete at the end of the month.
Lundin Energy moots renewables rebrand following Aker BP deal
Lundin Energy plans to rename itself Orrön Energy, as it focuses on entirely on renewables following the spin-off of its oil and gas business to Aker BP.
Lundin Energy outlines new renewables strategy
Following Aker BP’s takeover of its oil and gas assets, Lundin Energy has presented plans for its new, renewables-focused business.
Aker BP is looking to buy more assets in Norway’s oil and gas sector
Aker BP is actively looking to purchase more assets or companies operating in Norway’s lucrative oil and gas sector, according to Oyvind Eriksen, chief executive of the firm’s parent company.
Aker BP and Lundin flesh out merger plans
Proposals have been published outlining the process for Aker BP’s takeover of Lundin Energy, in a merger aimed at creating Norway’s second-largest oil and gas producer.
Aker BP gearing up for exploration drive after record year
Aker BP achieved “record strong financial results” last year spurred on by more buoyant oil and gas prices.
Norway well slot: Three exploration wells active
Westwood Global Energy reports that there were three exploration wells active as of 24 January. One exploration well has spudded and completed in 2022.
Norwegian oil and gas sector tipped for ‘record number’ of FIDs in 2022
Despite “long-term headwinds”, it’s “full steam ahead” for Norwegian oil and gas operators next year, according to Wood Mackenzie.
AkerBP makes £10.5bn merger move on Lundin
AkerBP has set out a plan to buy Lundin Energy’s E&P business, which it will pay for in a combination of cash and shares.
Lundin Energy is exploring a sale of $10bn Nordic oil producer
Nordic oil producer Lundin Energy is exploring a potential sale that could rank as one of the largest European oil and gas deals in years, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Ancala Midstream takes first gas from Rolvsnes to Scotland
Ancala Midstream has confirmed that first gas from the Rolvsnes field has arrived at its receiving facility in Scotland.
North Sea operator sells ‘world’s first’ certified, carbon neutrally produced oil
North Sea operator Lundin energy has traded the world’s first ever certified, carbon neutrally produced oil.
Ancala wins multi-million pound deal to bring Edvard Grieg gas to Scotland
Ancala Midstream has won a multi-million pound deal to transport gas from the prolific Edvard Grieg Area in Norway for processing in Scotland.
Offshore worker hospitalised with ‘crushing injury’ at North Sea field
An offshore worker has been hospitalised after sustaining a “crushing injury” at a North Sea oilfield.