Neptune boosts stake in Dugong licence
Neptune Energy today announced agreement with Concedo AS for the acquisition of a further 5% interest in the Dugong licence (PL882) in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.
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Tackling flaring: Lessons from the North Sea
The North Sea represents some of the best-in-class and most innovative work of the oil and gas industry. Here, significant progress in reducing gas flaring is already making a vital contribution towards delivering “net zero”, and Norway stands out as genuinely world-class.
Odfjell Drilling awarded major contract for work on Breidablikk field
Equinor has awarded a $290 million (£223m) contract to Odfjell Drilling for work on the 200-million-barrel Breidablikk field in the Norwegian North Sea.
Construction on Equinor’s Hywind Tampen project gets underway
Construction on what will be the world’s first floating offshore wind farm to power offshore oil and gas platforms has got underway.
Updated: Cairn Energy ‘in control of own destiny’ as acquisition opportunities open up
Cairn Energy’s boss said today that the company was “in control of its own destiny” and would aim to capitalise on opportunities to beef up its portfolio, including in the North Sea.
Equinor makes oil and gas discovery in Norwegian North Sea
Equinor has made a North Sea oil and gas discovery that could hold up to as much as 38 million barrels of oil equivalent.
Aker Solutions, Wood clinch contracts as Equinor sanctions major subsea development
Equinor and partners have made a final investment decision to develop the 200-million-barrel Breidablikk field in the Norwegian North Sea.
Oil project approvals to recover and exceed pre-Covid levels from 2022
The Covid-19 pandemic has devastated global oil and gas project sanctioning this year and will cause total committed spending to drop to around $53 billion from 2019’s $190 billion, Rystad Energy says.
ROV finds Nazi warship torpedoed by British sub off Norway 80 years ago
A subsea cable inspection has uncovered a long-lost Nazi warship, attacked by a British submarine off Norway 80 years ago.
Equinor to drill on Martin Linge after uncovering dodgy wells
Equinor revealed today that several wells on the Martin Linge field, offshore Norway, had barrier “deficiencies” and could no longer be used for production.
Digital event to celebrate links across North Sea
Extending the digital hand of friendship across the North Sea will be the focus of an annual business event which is due to take place next week.
Equinor in ‘world first’ drone operation to deliver equipment offshore – video
Equinor has claimed a “world first” with the use of a drone to deliver lifeboat system parts offshore, in what could be a sign of future North Sea logistics operations.
Equinor making job cuts in UK, Canada and US in response to downturn
Equinor is making job cuts in the UK, Canada and US in response to the oil downturn, with its Aberdeen workforce included in the process.
UK oil workers can get exemption to Norway ‘red zone’ travel restrictions
UK oil workers are eligible for an exemption to new rules restricting travel to Norway, the country’s government has advised.
Shell explores sale of a Norwegian natural gas business
Royal Dutch Shell Plc is in talks to sell its Norwegian natural gas supplier Gasnor, according to people familiar with the matter, as the energy major continues to selectively dispose of assets.
ONS mulls next steps as potential lawsuit beckons over cancelled Norway conference
Organisers of the ONS conference in Norway are mulling their next steps as exhibitors demand refunds for the cancelled event.
Equinor appoints Anders Opedal as new CEO
Equinor has appointed insider Anders Opedal as its new CEO, replacing Eldar Saetre who is to retire after 40 years in the Norwegian energy company.
Eni looking to find buyer for Norway, Congo assets
Eni SpA is looking to sell assets in Norway and the Republic of Congo as oil’s slump prompts companies across the industry to rein in spending, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Heerema Marine Contractors breaks record for largest single lift jacket removal
Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) has broken the record for the largest single lift jacket removal.
Anger online after captain shares pictures of North Sea sailor relaxing on bow of boat
North Sea workers have made the most of the recent hot weather by finding a unique location to lap up the sun.
Curlew FPSO departs Dundee due to lack of decommissioning facilities
The Shell Curlew FPSO (floating production storage and offloading vessel), which had been moored in Dundee for decommissioning work, has left the port.
HydraWell and Exedra alliance creates new well abandonment service
Norway-based well integrity specialist company HydraWell has set its sights on growth by joining forces with a like-minded business.
Neptune Energy moving ahead with Dugong side-track
Neptune Energy is moving ahead with a side-track well to help assess the size of its newly-announced Dugong discovery.
Odfjell Drilling puts 139 North Sea workers at risk of redundancy
Odfjell Drilling has put 139 offshore workers at risk of redundancy after completing a drilling contract ahead of schedule.
Neptune Energy confirms hydrocarbon discovery at Dugong well
Neptune Energy and its partners today announced the discovery of hydrocarbons at the Dugong well (PL 882) in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.