Neo Energy looks to redevelop Affleck field in ‘opportunity rich’ North Sea
Neo Energy intends to make a call on the redevelopment of the Affleck field in the UK central North Sea “in the next few months”.
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Neo Energy completes revised UK North Sea deal with Total
Neo Energy, of Aberdeen, has completed the revised acquisition of a package of UK North Sea oil and gas fields from Total.
Neo in revised deal for Total UK North Sea package as Petrogas exits
Omani firm Petrogas has withdrawn from a deal to buy a package of UK North Sea assets from Total, clearing the way for partner Neo Energy to complete the transaction.
Virtual virus health checks more critical than ever
The oil and gas industry has been battered by a perfect hurricane of the three Cs: coronavirus, climate concern and a collapse in crude prices. But a fourth big C, a perennial threat to the health of the sector, lurks in the background and could cause even greater damage than usual in today’s fraught operating environment.
‘Positive momentum’ for oil and gas deals in 2020 – AAB
It was an interesting year for deal-making in 2019, despite political and economic challenges.
Energy consultancy fortifies Aberdeen well management team
An Aberdeen-based energy consultancy has strengthened its well management team following a number of major contract wins for the firm.
Updated: Total celebrates first gas from huge North Sea field
A huge North Sea field capable of covering 5% of UK gas demand has come on stream following investment of around £3.5 billion.
North Sea just keeps on delivering for Total
The North Sea is the gift that keeps on giving for Total, an analyst has said.
Total ‘weeks away’ from start-up of one of UK’s largest gas fields
Energy giant Total has said it is just weeks away from starting up production at one of the UK’s largest offshore gas fields.
North Sea veteran in senior appointment at Lloyd’s Register
Lloyd’s Register has appointed a North Sea veteran as its new UK manager for asset integrity and maintenance.
Maersk Drilling in fresh perspective for the North Sea
The man tasked with driving innovation at Maersk Drilling believes the industry is in a race to find the most competitive barrel of oil before demand peaks.
Culzean North Sea gas field to welcome huge parts shipment
Maersk Oil’s Culzean gas condensate field is to receive a huge shipment of two bridge sections weighing almost 2,000 tonnes.
Giant module sets sail for North Sea field
A giant module for a North Sea oil field has been shipped to its final destination from Lowestoft Port in Suffolk.
Next generation tech firm appoints Maersk Oil veteran to advisory board
The former director of engineering at Maersk Oil has been appointed as an advisor to tech developer Akselos.
Semco to upgrade floatel ahead of UK North Sea job for Maersk Oil
Semco Maritime will upgrade a floatel ahead of its posting to the UK North Sea for a job with Total subsidiary Maersk Oil.
WorleyParsons says North Sea contract extension protects 165 jobs
Australian oil service firm WorleyParsons said today that a two-year, UK North Sea contract extension would safeguard 165 jobs.
Vessel for huge North Sea field completed in Singapore
A major piece of infrastructure for the giant Culzean gas field in the North Sea has been completed in Singapore.
Total’s North Sea boss Proust to retire
Total said yesterday that its UK North Sea boss, Elisabeth Proust, will soon retire after three years at the helm.
Exclusive: Maersk Supply in £700m-plus vessel renewal programme
Maersk Supply Service (MSS) is in the middle of a £700million-plus fleet renewal programme intended to help the business crack open new markets in the North Sea.
‘Scary numbers’ as Total reveals 250 job losses
Oil firm Total said yesterday that it would make 250 workers redundant in the north-east following its takeover of a rival company.
Total to shed 250 jobs in Aberdeen post-Maersk takeover
Oil firm Total said today that it would make 250 workers redundant in the north-east following its takeover of Maersk Oil.
Up to 70 jobs to go at Total Norway following Maersk Oil takeover, report says
Total will make between 50 and 70 employees redundant in Norway in the wake of its takeover of Maersk Oil, a news report said.
Total to close Maersk Oil deal this week
Total's boss has said the French energy giant expects to complete the takeover of Maersk Oil this week.
Maersk’s oil exit comes with $1.2bn ball and chain
AP Moller-Maersk is about to exit the Danish offshore oil industry that it created half a century ago. But for the next few decades, it will be stuck with a liability stemming from that business that’s as big as $1.2 billion.
Moller-Maersk to retain ‘secondary liability’ for decom costs in Total transaction
Denmark's energy regulator has given the nod for the sale of Maersk Oil to French energy giant Total to go ahead.