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A clearer picture: how maximizing well test data can streamline CCUS developments
Detailed appraisal well testing can provide significant benefits for the de-risking and development of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects.
New polling: 75% of Scots back North Sea production ahead of political showdown
Three-quarters of Scottish people back domestic North Sea production according to new polling ahead of a political showdown in Aberdeen tonight.
Valaris 121: Investigation into missing North Sea rig worker could take years
Tributes have been paid on the first anniversary of the incident today, which took place 100 miles off Aberdeen.
Who won? Companies celebrate as Norway dishes out oil and gas licences
A total of 24 companies have been offered oil and gas licences in Norway from the APA 2023 round.
The value of well testing at carbon storage sites
Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) is recognised as one of the pivotal enabling processes in the global transition towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving 2050 net-zero targets.
Delivering floating wind at scale
Given the wealth of stakeholders with a vested interest in decarbonising the North Sea, getting any number of them together at any one time is a tough ask.
i3 and Europa mull fresh bid for Tain North Sea discovery
Europa Oil and Gas (AIM: EOG) and i3 Energy (AIM: i3e) are considering plans to pick up the Tain North Sea discovery given up by Repsol earlier this year.
Exodus of rigs could have ‘serious impact’ on North Sea plans
An exodus of oil rigs means the North Sea market is expected to “tighten considerably” over the next two years, according to new analysis.
Exclusive: Over a third of North Sea workers too heavy for lifeboats
‘Angst’ as new HSE data finds 36% of UK offshore workers now above 100kg maximum weight threshold.
Together, we can make great strides
It takes time to settle into a new environment and adapt to new people, new surroundings.
Chunk of Norway’s offshore gas finds risk going untapped
A swath of Norway’s offshore gas discoveries risk remaining untapped due to challenges ranging from complex reservoirs to costs of production.
Licence to Drill: North Sea riggers take on James Bond TV show
A pair of North Sea riggers have taken time from life offshore for a James Bond superspy adventure.
Over half of Scottish fishing space could be lost as green energy ramps up
More than half of Scottish fishing grounds could be lost by 2050 as offshore renewables ramp up, the leading industry body has warned.
TAQA plans end to North Sea production in 2027
TAQA (ADX: TAQA) intends to cease production from all of its UK North Sea platforms by the end of 2027.
Navigating the Global Decommissioning Landscape
The global decommissioning landscape within the energy sector has evolved in recent years. Driven by increased decommissioning activity worldwide, heightened environmental awareness, and a desire to reduce costs, there is a growing willingness among operators to engage the supply chain in the decommissioning process earlier and more comprehensively than ever before.
NSTA plan will see North Sea platforms shut early, operators warn
North Sea operators have raised “serious concerns” over a new plan from the NSTA regulator, warning that shutdown of UK platforms could be “dramatically accelerated”.
Shell threatens lawsuit over Greenpeace North Sea vessel protest
Shell (LON: SHEL) has threatened Greenpeace with a multi-million-dollar lawsuit over a protest held on one of its UK North Sea assets this year.
Decom Mission targeting greater project visibility amid sector challenges
The decommissioning sector is facing a myriad of challenges including inflationary pressures, skills shortages and a lack of project visibility according to Decom Mission, the Aberdeen-based trade body representing the industry.
Lack of S-92 helicopter parts stifling growth, says Bristow CEO
The CEO of Bristow (NYSE: VTOL) has criticised “significant delays” for spare parts for S-92 helicopters, stifling the firm’s global growth.
Apache to make fresh round of Aberdeen job cuts
Apache decided to suspend North Sea drilling this year over the windfall tax.
Aberdeen community leaders want identity beyond oil and gas
While Rishi Sunak sets out plans to maximise oil and gas, north-east community groups and campaigners in the north-east are keen to make sure there is life after fossil fuels for the region.
Sunak toned down North Sea oil and gas plans after legal advice
As well as potentially violating international law, officials advised Sunak's office that increasing North Sea extraction would increase carbon emissions.
UK Government to mandate annual North Sea oil and gas licences
The UK Government plans to award North Sea oil and gas licences every year in new legislation being announced this week.
Shell expects approval for Brent oilfield legs decommissioning plan in 2024
Shell (LON: SHEL) expects to receive approval for its plans to decommission the legs of the Brent oilfield in 2024, a spokesperson has told Energy Voice.