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.
North Sea
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.
UK oil and gas remembrance service to be held on November 4 in Aberdeen
The UK Oil & Gas Chaplaincy annual service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, November 4 at the Kirk of St Nicholas in Aberdeen.
Offshore workers who shed pounds highlight risks of industry weight gain
Offshore medical evacs and the “invisible cost” of onshore staff absences can be reduced by healthy lifestyles.
Industry says parts shortage affecting North Sea helicopters not a safety concern
"At the most extreme it has meant that some operators were not able to fly their intended programme", said one analyst
Windfall tax blamed for collapse of United-Quattro North Sea licence deal
United Oil & Gas (LON: UOG) has terminated an asset purchase agreement with Quattro Energy for the conditional sale of a North Sea licence.
Aberdeen’s Wood appoints Arvind Balan as new chief financial officer
Wood Plc (LON: WG) has announced the appointment of Arvind Balan as its new chief financial officer and executive director.
‘Mixed bag’: Analysts react to BP third quarter results
The reaction from oil and gas analysts has been fairly muted after BP (LON: BP) published its third quarter financial results earlier today.