No room for ‘oil’ in Statoil’s rebranding
Norwegian energy giant Statoil will change its name to Equinor.
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Up to 70 jobs to go at Total Norway following Maersk Oil takeover, report says
Total will make between 50 and 70 employees redundant in Norway in the wake of its takeover of Maersk Oil, a news report said.
Ace Winches’ international drive gathers momentum
North-east firm Ace Winches’ drive to grow its international business has gained further momentum with key appointments in Norway and Egypt.
Gas exports to Europe from Russia, Norway at record levels in 2017, Rystad says
Gas exports to Europe from Russia and Norway reached record levels last year, a new report said today.
Wood to help expand Norwegian chemical plant
Energy service giant Wood will take part in a major project to expand an onshore chemical plant in Norway.
Profits climb at Aker BP, but dry wells spoil picture
Profits more than doubled at Norwegian oil firm Aker BP in the fourth quarter of 2017 as production and oil prices lifted.
Western Europe’s biggest oil producer is getting another fix
A rally in the price of black gold is giving Norway another fix.
Unions fear Norway export drive will end era of cheapest power
Norway’s vast resources of Europe’s cheapest and greenest electricity has helped its energy-intensive industry gain an edge and produce everything from aluminum to chemicals and tankers.
Norway fund manager betting on rigs for 200% return
After more than 3 years of taking a hammering, drillers are set to rise.
Blackstone, Blue Water to pump $1bn into Norwegian newcomer
Two major private equity firms have agreed to pump $1billion into a fledgling Norwegian oil producer.
Production on the rise in Norway
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate reported an increase in production in December.
Global opportunities on show at Subsea Expo 2018
UK subsea service companies will have a chance to broaden their horizons at the sector’s main annual conference and exhibition.
Statoil picks partner to help boost Johan Sverdrup recovery
Alcatel Submarine Networks, part of Nokia, will carry out permanent reservoir monitoring (PRM) on Statoil's Johan Sverdrup field after winning a contract with the Norwegian energy giant.
Here’s what’s ahead for Western Europe’s biggest oil nation
After suffering through the worst crisis in a generation, Norway’s oil industry is now back on its feet.
Norwegian production on the up, but more exploration needed, NPD says
Production on the Norwegian continental shelf is expected to increase over the next four years, but the country’s petroleum directorate is adamant that more exploration is needed.
Engie ordered to shape up after leak on Gjoa
Norway's offshore safety watchdog said today that Engie's maintenance procedures on the Gjoa platform were "inadequate" following its investigation into a leak.
Norway scoops up new batch of Barents data
Norway scooped up 4,500 kilometres worth of 2D seismic data in the Barents Sea in autumn 2017.
Norwegian oil sector set for recruitment boost, report says
Operators and oil service companies in Norway will be looking to beef up their headcounts over the next few years as the sector recovery picks up pace, the country's energy minister was cited as saying.
‘Serious shortcomings’ in procedures caused worker’s death on Tambar field
Norway's offshore safety watchdog has said "serious shortcomings" in procedures contributed to the death of an offshore worker last month.
Statoil wildcat well comes up dry
A well drilled near the Gina Krog field in the Norwegian North Sea has come up dry.
Big oil’s exit leaves Norway looking after own petroleum future
Norway is realising it will have to do without the deep pockets of the biggest oil companies as it seeks to extend an era that has made it one of the world’s richest countries.
Solveig Gas get appeal green light
Solveig Gas Norway AS's appeal request has been upheld by the Norwegian Supreme Court following the Borgating Appeals Court decision.
Norway reports production fall
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) today confirmed a fall in production.
Total extends Maersk Drilling contract on Martin Linge field
French oil giant Total has extended its agreement with Maersk Drilling for the use of one of its rigs.
Four Ekofisk structures to be scrapped
Norway has given ConocoPhillips permission to dispose of four structures on the Ekofisk field in the North Sea. Consent from the Petroleum Safety Authority covers the Eko2/4 A, 2/4 H, 2/4 Q and 2/4 FTP facilities. The field lies 200 kilometers south of Stavanger and started producing in 1971.