Activists disembark Shell Penguins FPSO as vessel arrives in Norway
Activists from the climate group Greenpeace have left the Shell (LON: SHEL) Penguins FPSO after almost a fortnight onboard.
norway
Equinor announces new North Sea discovery near Troll field
Norwegian energy giant, Equinor, announced a new oil and gas discovery in the North Sea, near the Troll field.
Oh my cod! Stunning ROV footage shows scale of marine life below North Sea platform
There is something fishy going on below the Neptune Energy operated Gjoa platform, literally.
CCS: the 1,000-year challenge
Screening legacy wells can be more important than 3D seismic when picking storage areas, Elaine Campbell said. “They provide valuable data but they’re also likely to be the highest risk to containment,” the Storegga official said.
Norway dishes out dozens of oil and gas licences
Norway has handed out nearly 50 oil and gas exploration licences in a “gratifying” display of interest in the sector.
Probe into fire at Equinor oil refinery uncovers ‘several nonconformities’
An investigation into a fire at an Equinor-operated oil refinery has shed light on a number of regulatory “nonconformities” at the site.
Norway’s $30 billion of new projects to sustain gas flow to 2026
Norway will be able to sustain gas production at last year’s elevated level until at least 2026 thanks to 300 billion Norwegian kroner ($30 billion) of investment in new offshore fields.
OKEA takes stake in DNO’s Brasse discovery
In 2020, DNO took a £69 million charge on the value of Brasse, even while maintaining that the field was still commercial.
Aker Solutions hits record high order intake on Aker BP deals
Aker Solutions has hit an all time high for quarterly order intakes after striking a string of deals with Aker BP.
Video: Aker uses explosives on Gyda jacket ahead of recycling
Aker Solutions has shared a video on its LinkedIn of the Gyda platform's foundations being decommissioned through the use of explosives.
Neptune Energy confirms up to 22m boe find at Calypso
North Sea operator Neptune Energy has confirmed the discovery of fresh, commercial oil in the Norwegian Sea.
WoodMac names five UK North Sea wells to watch for 2023, with potential play-openers included
Plays by Shell (LON: SHEL), TotalEnergies (LON: TTE) and Ithaca Energy (LON: ITH) are listed amongst Wood Mackenzie’s UK North Sea wells to watch.
Norway to stand down military at onshore oil and gas assets
Norwegian armed forces are to stop guarding onshore oil and gas assets, with the threat of an attack now diminished.
A fifth of North Sea production accounts for half of basin emissions, S&P finds
Most of the oil and gas produced in the North Sea is well below the basin's average for emissions intensity, fresh research has found.
North Sea faces rig market risk as vessels leave for better prospects
Rigs are leaving the North Sea for better prospects elsewhere, leaving a risk to availability as oil and gas projects are expected to ramp up in 2024.
Equinor moving to appoint naval veteran to board
Norwegian energy giant Equinor (OSLO: EQNR) is looking to add a military veteran to its board of directors.
Norway to develop gas find in bid to keep up European flows
Norway will add a new natural gas field in the Norwegian Sea from 2026 in a push to bolster supplies to continental Europe as the EU rushes to replace Russian flows.
Equinor postpones Wisting project investment in what protestors call ‘a victory for the climate’
Equinor (NYSE:EQNR) and its Wisting project partners have decided to postpone the investment decision that was scheduled for next month.
Aker BP set to drill wildcat well in Norweigan North Sea
Aker BP has been granted a drilling permit by the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) for a wildcat well in the North Sea.
Nord Stream AG finds ‘technogenic craters’ near Line 1
Nord Stream AG has completed initial data gathering at the location of the pipeline damage on Line 1 in the Swedish exclusive economic zone finding "technogenic craters".
Norway Armed Forces raise readiness to protect energy links
Norway is increasing the readiness of its defense forces and boosting maritime surveillance as it works to secure vital energy links to Europe.
Norway calls for NATO support amid offshore drone fears
Norway's prime minister is calling for support from NATO navies as fears around drone sightings near offshore platforms grow.
Var Energi posts Q3 profits of £1bn, revises Balder X schedule
Norwegian operator Var Energi (OSLO: VAR) has posted pre-tax profits of £1 billion for the third quarter of the year.
Chinese city plans offshore wind farm that could power Norway
A city in southern China is planning an offshore wind farm bigger than all of the power plants in Norway combined.
Equinor launch public consultation for Wisting development
Today Equinor has issued a complementary assessment for the Wisting development in the Norwegian Barents Sea for public consultation.