Boris Johnson: North Sea oil and gas in ‘national effort’ to wean UK off Russian energy
Turning off the taps to North Sea oil and gas leaves the country open to “blackmail” by Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned.
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Op-ed: Andy Samuel on the OGA becoming the North Sea Transition Authority
April Fools’ Day is nearly here but jokes and pranks will be far from people’s minds.
Industry reaction as OGA rebrands to NSTA
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has made a rebrand to the North Sea Transition Authority - here's the industry reaction to the move.
North Sea windfall tax ‘absolutely the wrong thing to do’ says Scottish Secretary
The Scottish Secretary has said an oil and gas windfall tax would be “absolutely the wrong thing to do” ahead of the Chancellor's Spring Statement next week.
Shell with new plan to get Jackdaw gas field online in 2025
Shell has unveiled new plans in a bid to get its rejected Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea back on track.
Concern Boris Johnson will announce ‘energy transition rollback’
An expert in energy law has outlined concerns that Boris Johnson will announce a “deviation” to the UK energy transition next week.
Offshore Achievement Awards honours industry stalwart Melfort Campbell
North Sea stalwart Melfort Campbell has been honoured at the Offshore Achievement Awards.
Windfall tax? Here’s the Chancellor’s Spring Statement options next week
An oil and gas windfall tax is one of several options on the table for the Chancellor's UK Spring Statement next week.
‘Significant loss’ of competition from CHC Babcock merger – watchdog
The market watchdog has said that the takeover of Babcock Aviation by CHC Helicopters would lead to a “significant loss” of competition in the North Sea, as its final decision looms.
Maersk Drilling lands UK North Sea gig worth $16.9m
Maersk Drilling has been awarded a contract worth $16.9 million (£12.9m) in the UK North Sea.
North Sea operator hails second ‘first gas’ in a week
A North Sea operator has hailed “first gas” for its second field in a week.
‘No shortage of workers’ for North Sea roles but better terms needed, say unions
Union leaders say they have not seen a ‘candidate shortage’ for North Sea jobs, but that greater engagement with the workforce and better terms will help remove barriers.
UK Government mulls relaxing North Sea climate checkpoints
The UK government is considering changing incoming rules on climate checkpoints that govern the award of new permits for North Sea oil and gas fields.
‘Candidate shortage’ for North Sea jobs as oil price back at $100
There is a “candidate shortage” for the increasing levels of work being seen in the North Sea with the oil price now beyond $100.
Video: Flying out to work on a North Sea platform
It’s not the regular rush hour commute for workers heading out to production platforms in the North Sea.
Boris Johnson hosts oil and gas CEOs on ‘boosting supply’ from North Sea
Boris Johnson has hosted the leaders of the UK oil and gas industry at Downing Street to discuss how to achieve “greater energy independence” for Britain.
Patrick Harvie: Ukraine invasion doesn’t justify North Sea production boost
Scottish Green party co-leader Patrick Harvie has said the war in Ukraine must not be used to justify increased production of fossil fuels from the North Sea.
AGCC launches ‘most significant’ survey yet of North Sea energy sector
Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) has said it has launched what is expected to be its "most significant" survey yet for the offshore energy sector.
First gas as flagship new North Sea project finally brought online
A flagship North Sea project has finally achieved first gas after being beset by a series of delays.
Paul de Leeuw: More North Sea production ‘makes sense’ amid gas market pressure
Professor Paul de Leeuw examines the arguments for the renewables agenda and further North Sea production as gas price pressure mounts.
Shell aiming for more than 40% local content in ScotWind projects
Shell has revealed the proportion of local content it is aiming to use to build two major wind farms off the coast of Scotland.
North Sea windfall tax could ‘heap supply crisis on top of price crisis’
The UK’s leading oil and gas trade body has warned a windfall tax on the North Sea could cause “irreparable damage” to the industry.
OEG moves to disentangle itself from Russian oil tycoon
North-east firm OEG Group has moved to distance itself from the multibillionaire Azerbaijani founder and president of Russian energy firm Lukoil.
BP trying to block part of UK offshore windfarm, says Orsted
BP is trying to block development of part of a giant wind farm in waters off England’s east coast, according to Denmark’s Orsted.
Fraser to expand Aberdeen team after securing contracts with Bridge Petroleum
Fraser Well Management (FWM) and Fraser Integrity Management (FIM) have bagged a deal for work on a North Sea field.