Statoil makes second gain in Uruguay
Statoil has signed a farm-in agreement with Tullow to acquire a 35% interest in an exploration block offshore Uruguay.
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Eni plans Goliat start-up this month despite PSA warning
Eni said It will start-up production from the Goliat field this month.
North Energy acquisition approved by Norwegian authorities
North Energy said Norwegian authorities have approved the transaction and completion of its acquisition of Explora Petroleum.
BP Norway employees to get bonuses despite job cuts
Oil major BP is said to be handing bonuses to Norwegian oil workers despite recent plans to make more than 200 redundancies.
Polarcus wins 4D seismic survey contract
Polarcus has received a Letter of Intent for a 4D project over a field offshore Norway.
AGR finalises framework agreement with Gassnova
AGR has finalised a new two-year framework agreement to act as technical advisors to Norwegian state-owned Gassnova to help progress its national CCS development.
Statoil’s Hywind project taking shape
The first part of Norwegian operator Statoil's substructure for its Hywind project has begun to take shape.
Technip lands pair of Statoil contracts
Technip landed two lump sum contracts for Statoil's Johan Sverdrup Development and the Oseberg Vestflanken 2 projects.
Statoil said to be investing NOK1billion in Snohvit Nord discovery
Norwegian operator Statoil is said to be investing NOK1billion in the Snohvit Nord discovery in the Barents Sea.
Norwegian union bosses in offshore catering staff warning
Norwegian union bosses have highlighted concerns to the PSA (Petroleum Safety Authority) over sharp cuts to catering staff offshore.
Aibel wins Johan Sverdrup study work
Aibel has been awarded work on a study for Statoil’s Johan Sverdrup development.
Statoil delays Scarabeo 5 rig start-up till May
Statoil has delayed new work for the Scarabeo 5 rig until May.
Statoil considers further platform for Johan Sverdrup field
Statoil plans to build another platform on the Johan Sverdrup field, according to reports.
Biggest wealth fund faces more stress from Statoil dividend
While the crash in oil prices has eroded the Norwegian government’s income from crude production and taxes, it could count on one source of income to remain unaffected: the state’s dividends from Statoil ASA.
Statoil and Rosneft commence well testing at the North-Komsomolskoye field
Statoil and Rosneft have commenced well testing at the North-Komsomolskoye field onshore Russia.
Updated: Songa boss confirms 24 jobs to go in Aberdeen
Drilling contractor Songa Offshore is to close its Aberdeen office with the loss of 24 jobs as part of a global restructuring.
Diver confirmed dead after Norwegian incident
A diver has died after suffering critical injuries when he became stuck underwater while carrying out work offshore Norway.
Bristow wins NOK1billion Statoil contract
Statoil said it has awarded Bristow Norway contracts for personnel transportation from Bergen and Floro from next year.
North Sea helicopter flights cancelled as storm weather looms
Helicopter flights have been cancelled from Norway’s busiest fly space as storm weather continues.
Norway to buy record amount of Kroner as oil price crash stings
Norway’s central bank raised krone purchases by 80 percent to a record in February as Scandinavia’s richest nation takes a hit from the collapsing price of Brent crude.
Lundin Petroleum doubles production for 2016
Lundin Petroleum said it will cut its 2016 capital spending by 26% compared to last year while doubling its production guidance.
Norway accepts hostile takeover by Vonovia
Norway said its $800billion sovereign wealth fund has accepted Vonovia’s hostile takeover bid for rival Deutsche Wohen.
First Integrated Solutions forms strategic partnership
First Integrated Solutions have formed a strategic partnership with Norwegian firm GS Oiltools. The move will see both companies cooperating on lifting and inspection operations as well as ATEX rated heaters, lighting systems and hydraulic tool supply.
BP to make 210 job losses in Norway
Oil major BP said it will reduce its headcount by 210 positions in Norway in the next two years. The move comes after 166 job losses last year.
Diver flown to hospital after incident in the Norwegian North Sea
A diver has been flown to hospital with critical injuries after becoming stuck underwater while carrying out work offshore Norway.