Tailwind confirms first hydrocarbons from North Sea Evelyn field
Tailwind Energy has hit a major milestone in the development of the Evelyn field in the Central North Sea.
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Man rescued after going overboard from ship near Shell North Sea platform
A man has been rescued from the North Sea – nearly two hours after he went overboard from a ship near a Shell gas platform in the UK.
The Dirty, The Dull and The Dangerous
Interesting as it is to ponder flying or subsea drones, or even walking past a robot on an offshore platform, the future of the North Sea is just as much about strides in data and digitalisation.
North Sea boss appeals to Truss to incentivise spending to ‘reinvigorate’ sector
North Sea companies have hailed the new prime minister’s decision to side with the oil and gas industry.
UK winning majority of onshore decommissioning work, figures reveal
The majority of UK North Sea assets are being dismantled in Britain, new figures have revealed amid concerns of overseas yards winning decommissioning work.
Strikes averted after medics on Shell North Sea platforms accept improved pay offer
An industrial action ballot of North Sea medics has been cancelled after an improved pay offer was tabled.
Ocean Winds fires starting pistol on Caledonia offshore wind farm
Offshore wind developer Ocean Winds has hit the “first major milestone” in the development of its ScotWind project.
PM commits to new North Sea licensing, round could open next month
A new North Sea licensing round is on the horizon as Liz Truss tries to turn the UK into a "net energy exporter by 2040".
Liz Truss to make announcement on dozens of new North Sea licences: report
Liz Truss is to unveil a new swathe of North Sea licences, according to a news report, in an effort to boost domestic oil and gas production.
New Aberdeen walk to work firm launched to support North Sea campaigns
A new company aimed at helping North Sea oil and gas operators optimise their offshore campaigns has been launched.
Dolphin Drilling to bring Borgland rig to UK to support North Sea push, plans for IPO in autumn
“Offshore drilling is coming back, big time,” Bjornar Iversen, chief executive of Dolphin Drilling, excitedly told a room of senior company figures, and myself, during a visit to the Borgland Dolphin rig in Norway last month.
Liz Truss rules out further windfall tax on North Sea operators
Liz Truss signalled support for the North Sea oil and gas industry during her first Prime Minister's Questions in the top job.
Wood to create 300 new UK jobs amid North Sea push
Energy services giant Wood is expecting to create around 300 new jobs thanks to a surge in activity in the UK North Sea.
Jacob Rees-Mogg takes on the energy brief in Liz Truss’ reshuffle
Jacob Rees-Mogg has taken over the energy brief as part of the new prime minister Liz Truss’ cabinet reshuffle.
EnQuest more than doubles profits on high oil price
North Sea operator EnQuest (LON: ENQ) is the latest company to reap the rewards of “strong production” and “high commodity prices”.
Shell, IR35 and Rough: Liz Truss’ energy record as she’s named new PM
With her place as the UK’s next prime minister secure, Liz Truss will soon face a tidal wave of energy policy and security decisions likely to test her campaign promises.
Outgoing NSTA chief Andy Samuel reflects on UK’s Great Energy Transition
More than five years ago and always over coffee, (outgoing) CEO of the former Oil & Gas Authority (now North Sea Transition Authority), Andy Samuel and I enjoyed a number of informal exchanges about the future potential role of the UK Continental Shelf in the Great Energy Transition.
ONS: Stavanger energy conference draws in 61,000 people
The ONS conference in Stavanger has drawn in a whopping 61,000 visitors, but not quite matched the number of attendees pre-Covid.
Testing kicks off in Denmark on Ineos-led CCS project
Large-scale testing has begun to support an initiative aimed at storing carbon emissions in the subsurface of the North Sea.
Valaris secures £51m North Sea contract extension with Shell
Shell has handed drilling contractor Valaris $60 million (£51.8m) to continue using one of its jack-ups in the North Sea.
NSTA expands energy pathfinder portal to include upcoming O&M work
Upcoming tenders, worth millions of pounds, for operations and maintenance (O&M) work are now advertised on North Sea regulator’s website.
Interview: Ex-BP boss Lord Browne calls for calm on North Sea protests
The former CEO of BP, who warned the industry of its impact on the climate 25 years ago, has said rising calls to cease new oil and gas in the North Sea should be tempered amid a need for homegrown supply.
Truss to issue over 100 new North Sea licences if she becomes PM, according to reports
Liz Truss will dish out more than 100 new North Sea licences if she is chosen as the next Conservative leader, according to reports.
Study to explore using North Sea gas platform as nesting site for seabirds
A trio of energy companies have teamed up to look at turning a Southern North Sea gas platform into a home for seabirds.
Activists deliver 60,000 strong petition to No.10 demanding government halt Jackdaw
A group of protestors have delivered a petition to 10 Downing Street urging the government to block the Shell (LON: SHEL) Jackdaw project.