ABB wins $30million contract for Statnett
ABB has won a contract worth more than $30million for Norway's transmission operator Statnett for two substations.
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Airbus boss says no plans to scrap Super Puma in wake of North Sea helicopter crash
The boss of Airbus said the company has no plans to scrap its Super Puma helicopter as the fleet of helicopters remains grounded after 13 people were killed in April.
Statoil hit with improvement deadline after PSA audit
Statoil has been asked to fix a non-conformity after an audit by the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA).
BP gets consent to extend life of Tambar to 2022
Oil major BP has been given consent to extend the use of the Tambar facility until 2022.
Filings show BG boss Lund given £5.5m cash boost from company
The former chief executive of BG Group Helge Lund received £5.5million for his 11 months as boss of the company, fresh figures have revealed.
CHC Norway under audit by Civil Aviation Authority
Helicopter operator CHC is reportedly being audited by the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
Engie to cut 40 positions from Norwegian operations
Engie said it will reduce its headcount by around 40 positions from its operations in Norway.
Norway will keep the UK warm this winter with gas supply boost
Britons won’t have to worry about staying warm this winter and they have Norway to thank.
Industri Energi rejects Norway union deal, labels it illegal
Industri Energi has blasted a union deal, which averted the threat of a second strike in the space of one week.
Industry narrowly avoids second Norwegian oil worker strike in one week
Norwegian crunch talks held late into the night managed to avert the second threat of a mass walkout in one week.
Deepwell wins $118mn Statoil contract
A well intervention company has secured a major contract with Statoil worth more than NOK1billion.
NPD approve drilling permit for Wintershall North Sea well
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Wintershall approval for a drilling permit for a well in the North Sea.
Talks between union and Norwegian Oil Industry Association break down
Talks between the Norwegian Oil Industry Association (NOIA) and more than 600 union members have broken down with the threat of strike action looming.
Thousands of Norwegian workers fear cost cutting will affect helicopter safety
Thousands of Norwegian offshore workers have said they fear cuts amid the decline in oil price have led to a negative impact on helicopter transport.
Aker Solutions regional head to move to Det Norske
The regional head of Aker Solutions operations in Norway will take up a new role as a senior vice president with Det Norske.
ExxonMobil given consent to use new subsea well on Balder field
ExxonMobil has been given consent to use a new subsea well on the Balder field in the Norwegian North Sea.
Strike action looms again in Norway for more than 600 workers
SAFE union has warned more than 600 workers could go on strike later this week if an agreement is not reached with the Norwegian Oil Industry Association (NOIA).
Strikes averted as Norway oil workers strike 11th hour deal
Hundreds of Norwegian oil workers have narrowly avoided going on strike after agreeing to an 11th hour pay deal.
Norway strike talks move into second day
Talks have moved into their second day between unions and energy companies in Norway in a bid to avert strike action over a pay dispute.
Talks begin in Norway to avoid strike action which could cut output by 6%
Talks have begun between unions and energy companies in Norway in a bid to avert strike action over a pay dispute.
Google buys up 12 years’ worth of wind power from Norwegian firm
Google has bought the entire 12-year power production from a Norwegian wind power farm to help supply its European data centres with renewable energy.
Safety body hits ExxonMobil with improvement points on crane operations
The Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) has found a number of improvement points and non-conformities after carrying out an audit on ExxonMobil’s management of cranes and lifting operations.
Construction begins on Statoil’s Johan Sverdrup riser platform
Statoil has marked the formal construction start for the Johan Sverdrup riser platform in South Korea.
Dolphin Drilling to cut more than 150 jobs in Norway
Dolphin Drilling will cut more than 150 jobs in a fresh round of redundancies, the company has confirmed.
North Atlantic Drilling hit with notice from Norwegian safety body
An audit has been carried out by the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) on the West Linus jack-up rig.