North Sea helicopter crash: What we know almost five months on
Statoil yesterday published its internal report into April's fatal North Sea helicopter crash. Here’s a recap of what happened, and some of the steps taken in the aftermath.
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Norway avoids negative rates as economy withstands oil crisis
The oil crash proved no match for Norway’s fiscal and monetary might.
Top Shell news from this week
This week Shell featured in a number of potential changes across the global oil and gas industry.
ExxonMobil, Maersk Oil absent from Norway APA round
Two companies have been marked as absent from the latest applications for awards in predefined areas (APA) In Norway.
Still “significant” interest in mature North Sea, says Norwegian Petroleum Directorate
There is still "significant" interest in leveraging what remaisn in mature basins like the North Sea, according to the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate.
Norway oil workers on strike
Hundreds of Norwegian oil workers have gone on strike, after wage talks broke down.
Video: Plane spotter captures possible last Super Puma North Sea flights
A plane spotter has captured what could be the final flights of EC225’s taking workers to and from the North Sea.
Shell cuts 225 jobs in Norway
Oil major Shell has cut 225 positions from its operations in Norway following its takeover of BG Group.
Norway production falls nearly 10%, but beats predictions
Norwegian production averaged 1.9million barrels of oil, NGL and condensate in August – 9.5% decrease month-on-month.
Aker Solutions to make 100 temporary job losses in Norway
Aker Solutions will make up to 100 employees redundant from its operations in Norway.
Norway’s PM defends oil minister after licensing round mix-up
Norway’s prime minister has defended the country’s oil minister after he admitted to a mix-up in the latest licensing round, a Norwegian media report said.
Evacuation averted on Statoil platform after “small fire” detected, report says
More than 100 workers on a Statoil-operated North Sea platform had to report to muster stations last night after a fire was detected on board, a Norwegian media report said.
Add Energy wins gas plant maintenance contract in Oman
Norwegian oil and gas consultancy Add Energy has kept up its recent run of contract wins after netting a £120,000 deal with an unspecified Omani gas operator.
Norway’s Central Bank seen done easing after oil crisis escape
Norway’s central bank is predicted to leave its key policy rate unchanged at a record low as the economy of western Europe’s biggest oil producer fights off the biggest slump in crude prices in a generation.
Oil and gas struck at Cara well in Norwegian North Sea
Oil and gas have been struck at the Engie-operated Cara well in the Norwegian North Sea.
Union claims PSA “may as well” shut down amid safety fears
A Union has claimed the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) “may as well” be shut down amid continued concerns over safety in the North Sea.
Dolphin Drilling to make up to 180 job losses in Norway
Dolphin Drilling will make up to 180 job losses from its operations in Norway.
Tullow looks to exit from its last stake in Norwegian Continental Shelf
Tullow Oil is said to be looking to exit the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
In Pictures: First offshore flight arrives on Statoil’s Mariner B helideck
The first flight has landed on Statoil's flagship North Sea project.
Norwegian firm gets 2,300 applications….. for just 46 jobs
A Norwegian vessel company said it has had more than 2,000 job applications for only 46 jobs with the company.
Statoil teams up on power solutions for Johan Castberg
Norwegian operator Statoil said it has made an analysis of possible power solutions for the Johan Castberg field.
Petoro takes OMV’s 20% stake in Dvalin field
Petoro has bought OMV’s 20% share in the Dvalin field.
Statoil appoints new MD to its UK business
A new managing director has taken over the helm of Statoil's UK operations after its former boss departed from the company after just less than a year in the role.
BP to resume drilling at Valhall in 2017
Oil major BP could soon resume drilling on its Valhall injection platform after a break was introduced last year.
Oil impairments at Norway’s banks set to rise, regulator says
Norway’s financial regulator said that banks exposed to oil-industry losses face a rise in impairments that will erode profits as the full effect of the slump in crude prices runs its course.