UK homes facing £6,000 bill for imported gas over next 12 years
The Energy and Climate Change Intelligence Unit (ECIU) said that it would not be possible to avoid this by producing more gas domestically, as the UK's North Sea reserves are dwindling.
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Spirit Energy bares ‘exceptional loss’ on sale of Norwegian assets
North Sea operator Spirit Energy has bared an “exceptional loss” relating to the sale of its Norwegian business in 2022.
Exclusive: Unrest rumbles on at North Sea firm Reabold as requsition group refuses to relent
The unrest that has dogged North Sea firm Reabold Resources (LON: RBD) for several months now appears to be showing little sign of letting up.
Cerulean unveils plans for £20bn North Sea floating wind decarbonisation grid
The North Sea Renewables Grid (NSRG) is among the UK’s largest infrastructure investment projects, will help to decarbonise oil and gas operations, and is expected to create 10,000 jobs.
Repsol and Sinopec end North Sea dispute with $2.1bn deal
Spain’s Repsol will become the 100% owner of North Sea subsidiary Repsol Sinopec Resources UK after striking a $2.1bn deal.
BP’s UK windfall tax payments hit $1bn
The oil giant, which made over $27bn net profits last year, previously said the UK accounts for around 15% its global total.
Brian Wilson: The North Sea is much bigger than the sum of its parts
Small is beautiful but it’s also nice to be part of something bigger. That applies to many aspects of life and is certainly a sound basis for energy policy which always has to be underpinned by security of supply.
Powering the North Sea
The North Sea region is at a critical juncture in its pursuit of sustainable energy. With the impact of the energy crisis of 2022 still being felt, the offshore energy industry is faced with a challenge: how to build a cleaner, more resilient energy system that can withstand the challenges of the future. This challenge requires not only innovation and new solutions, but also a willingness to collaborate across traditional boundaries, and a shared commitment to driving the transition to a more sustainable future.
Dutch wind turbine blades to spin slower to save birds during migration
The Netherlands heavily relies on wind turbines in its energy transition — at the expense of thousands of birds that get killed by fast-spinning blades. Now officials say they have a solution to spare some of the migratory animals.
Gallery: North Sea oil and gas workers on the picket line
North Sea workers have captured images of their offshore picket lines as they take part in the biggest stoppage in a generation.
Ardersier lands £300m private equity investment for offshore wind transformation
Former BP executive Lewis Gillies has been named CEO of the port’s new parent company.
1,300 North Sea workers launch strikes in ‘biggest offshore stoppage in a generation’
Unite says the North Sea strikes could bring platforms to a standstill, though this has been played down by operating companies.
Workers removed after power outage on TotalEnergies North Sea platform
Production has been completely shut down on the Culzean installation, 142 miles off Aberdeen.
Russian ships accused of North Sea ‘sabotage’ in documentary due to air tonight
Documentary makers have accused Russia of having a programme to “sabotage” wind farms and communication cables in the North Sea.
Further life extensions to Bruce possible with Serica eyeing nearby opportunities
Serica Energy’s (LON: SQZ) chief executive has backed the Bruce platform to keep producing for years to come, after a third life extension was announced for the namesake field.
Shakeup in league table of UK North Sea top producers
The league table of the top 15 production hubs in the UK North Sea has seen a raft of changes in the last year.
Exclusive: UK concedes ground on ‘hazardous wastes’ in Shell Brent legs
It comes as the EU said leaving the thousands of tonnes of oil-sediment contents in place would be “environmentally and socially unacceptable”.
Unite reveals dates for ‘tsunami’ of unrest, with 1350 workers readying to down tools
Unite has revealed the dates on which a “tsunami” of industrial unrest will hit the North Sea, with hundreds of workers due to down tools.
Viaro strikes £105m deal for series of Hartshead UK North Sea fields
Viaro Energy has agreed to buy the majority stake in a series of North Sea fields from Hartshead Resources (ASX: HHR) in a "landmark" A$196.3m (£105m) deal.
HSE issues ‘safety alert’ amid fears missing worker fell through hole on oil rig deck
There are concerns that other North Sea rigs could have the same issue as the Valaris 121, where 50-year-old Jason Thomas went missing in January.
10 North Sea fields nearing govt approval found over 30 years ago on average
But OEUK's Ross Dornan is warning that “if they were already challenging beforehand, they are even more challenging now”.
Dozens of Worley workers go for strikes on Harbour Energy platforms
Dozens of workers for energy services giant Worley (ASX: WOR) have voted for strikes on Harbour Energy (LON: HBR) North Sea platforms.
‘Rebuilding confidence’: UK Gov expected to make windfall tax and CCS announcement in Aberdeen
"Energy security day" expected to include a revamped net zero strategy - though the venue of Aberdeen could change.
‘Tsunami’ of unrest to hit North Sea as 1,400 workers ready to strike
According to trade union Unite, this is "the biggest mandate" it has received in the offshore sector for a generation, and could threaten the UK's energy security.
New programme highlights the legacy – or lack of one – from oil and gas industry in Aberdeen
When oil was first discovered in the North Sea in the 1970s, it was the beginning of a golden age for Aberdeen and life was never the same again.