Worley lands Taqa contract for work on one of Europe’s largest gas storage facilities
Worley has won a new design contract with Taqa for work on Europe’s largest open-access gas storage facility.
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Aberdeen-HQ’d Parkmead boosts stakes in Dutch gas fields for £485,000
Aberdeen-headquartered Parkmead Group has agreed a €565,000 (£485K) deal to boost its holding in several onshore gas fields in the Netherlands.
Petrodec brings Perenco Amethyst platform to Netherlands for decommissioning
Petrodec has offloaded a platform from the Perenco Amethyst field to a yard in the Netherlands for decommissioning.
Second jacket installed for huge HKZ North Sea wind farm
The second jacket for the Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) wind farm has been installed in the North Sea.
Shell picks Worley for green hydrogen project in Netherlands
Shell has picked Australian energy services firm Worley to support the development of a new 200MW electrolysis-based hydrogen plant in the Netherlands.
Shell faces Dutch court ruling on global emissions
A court in The Hague will rule on May 26 on a climate case against Shell, led by Friends of the Earth Netherlands (Milieudefensie).
Neptune hands $21.4m deal to Borr for Dutch and UK North Sea jobs
Neptune Energy will use Borr Drilling’s new Prospector 1 rig for a range of jobs offshore Netherlands and UK as part of a $21.4 million contract.
Neptune Energy measures support to European economies at $2.1billion
Neptune Energy has commissioned a study showing it provided support of $2.1billion to economies across Europe in 2020.
From the ‘Blue Toon’ to COO of Europe’s largest independent oil and gas firm
Thinking back to her early days as an engineer from Peterhead, Dawn Summers feels a “heavy obligation” to help bolster diversity and inclusion in oil and gas, particularly with young women.
Shell back in court for Nigeria oil spills liability ruling
Shell faces the latest ruling in a long-running legal dispute with farmers in Nigeria who say the energy giant is responsible for oil leaks that have polluted their villages.
UK needs a clear strategy before green hydrogen energy can take off
A clear green hydrogen energy strategy is necessary if energy companies are to commit to investing in UK green hydrogen projects.
Europe’s CCS projects boosted by increased funding
Increased funding from the EU and national governments have boosted the prospects for carbon capture technologies in Europe. Three projects in the Netherlands, Norway and UK could be operational by 2024.
TechnipFMC wins ‘significant’ contract to cut emissions at Shell Moerdijk plant
TechnipFMC has won a “significant” contract to help reduce emissions by 10% at the Shell Moerdijk plant in the Netherlands.
A stake in one of the world’s biggest offshore wind farms is going up for sale
Swedish utility Vattenfall AB plans to sell a stake in what will be one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world.
DNV GL launches hydrogen industry consortium to reduce carbon emissions from manufacturing
DNV GL has launched an international industry consortium in collaboration with Dutch glass production expert company Celsian to develop the technology required for a gradual transition from natural gas to hydrogen as a fuel in energy-intensive industrial production processes.
Neptune joins European clean hydrogen alliance
Neptune Energy has joined the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance, supporting the development of the EU’s hydrogen strategy.
Belgium’s nuclear power gamble
Belgium plans to switch off its last nuclear reactors by 2025, an ambitious move that will require significant investments in gas-fired power and renewables.
Dutch hydrogen ambition hinges on subsidies
The Netherlands wants to become a leader in green hydrogen production, but projects will require subsidies and more private investors to get off the ground.
Heerema to power giant crane vessels with wind energy
Heerema Marine Contractors, owner of two of the world’s largest offshore crane vessels, has announced plans to power them with energy produced by wind turbines.
Shell’s Brent decom plans are ‘litmus test’ for Ospar – German government
Germany has said a special meeting on Shell’s Brent decommissioning plans will be the “litmus test” for a convention to protect Europe’s marine environment.
Environmental arguments around Shell’s Brent decom plans
Shell submitted plans in 2017 to leave the giant legs of three of its four Brent platforms and some other infrastructure in the North Sea.
Shell’s Brent decom plans opposed by Dutch government
The Dutch government has protested Shell’s decommissioning plans for the Brent field ahead of a key meeting next week.
Solo makes North Sea splash
Solo Oil has announced a transformational deal in the Netherlands and is changing its name to Scirocco Energy.
Dutch gas shutdown puts at risk future of Europe’s biggest hub
Even the seller of natural gas from Europe’s largest field was taken aback by the Dutch government’s decision last year to close it forever.
Petrofac wins work on second platform at Dutch North Sea windfarm
Petrofac has been awarded work on a second platform at a windfarm in the Dutch sector of the North Sea.