Drone spotted near Norwegian gas plant
Authorities in Norway are investigating after accounts of a unidentified drone flying over a gas plant in the south-west of the country.
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Var Energi warns of production drop after ‘operational issues’
Var Energi (OSLO: VAR) has warned of a production drop and a $260 million exchange rate hit in its upcoming Q3 results.
UK seeks 20-year gas deal with Norway to avoid winter blackouts
The UK is on the cusp of securing a natural gas contract with Norway for as long as 20 years in a bid to stave off the risk of winter blackouts, people familiar with the matter said.
OEUK engaging on security after overseas pipeline sabotage and drone sightings
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) is in engaging on security with government bodies amid heightening political tensions in Europe.
Norway to raise $3bn from resource, windfall taxes on wind and hydropower
The Norwegian government has announced a suite of resource rate hikes and windfall taxes on hydropower and wind generation, in a bid to redistribute profits from high electricity prices.
Operators urged to be vigilant after drones spotted near North Sea platforms
Norway’s offshore watchdog has urged “increased vigilance” after unidentified drones were spotted near North Sea platforms.
Yara jumps on HyPilot hydrogen plan
Yara Clean Ammonia has joined up with the HyPilot project, alongside Hystar, Equinor and Gassco.
Turbulence at helicopter firm CHC amid management shakeup
An abrupt management shakeup at CHC has raised questions over turbulence at the North Sea helicopter operator.
North Sea firm Longboat secures rig to spud exploration well
Longboat Energy (LON: LBE) has struck a deal to secure a rig, opening the door for the spudding of a North Sea exploration well.
Dozens of applications for Norway oil and gas licensing round
Dozens of companies have applied for acreage in the latest oil and gas exploration round in Norway, though it is the lowest figure in recent years.
ConocoPhillips North Sea wildcat oil well proves fruitless
Operator ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) Skandinavia has concluded the spudding of a wildcat well in the Norwegian North Sea.
Aker BP recieves green light to deploy Maersk rig on North Sea field
The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) has given Aker BP (OSLO:AKRBP) consent to use the Maersk Invincible rig for drilling activities on the Norwegian Ivar Aasen field.
Repsol Norge’s Yme field to be out of action for up to six weeks
Repsol Norge has reported damage to parts of the process pipe system on the Yme field, ceasing production for up to six weeks.
ONS: Stavanger energy conference draws in 61,000 people
The ONS conference in Stavanger has drawn in a whopping 61,000 visitors, but not quite matched the number of attendees pre-Covid.
Norway steps up for Europe’s energy security
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought energy security into the spotlight and Norway is stepping up to meet demands while providing stable finances for producers and leading the way in decarbonisation.
Equinor and Windershall Dea set to develop Norwegian-German CCS pipeline
Equinor and Wintershall Dea have partnered up in the development of a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) value chain connecting continental European CO2 emitters to offshore storage sites on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Aberdeen’s Wood hails $230m business on other side of the North Sea
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood has hailed its $230 million business on the other side of the North Sea.
Shell contracts Deepsea Bollsta for Namibia work
Shell has contracted Northern Ocean’s Deepsea Bollsta to carry out drilling offshore Namibia under a 12-month contract.
Wood lands deal on 100 million-barrel Halten East development
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services giant Wood (LON: WG) has landed a design deal on the 100 million-barrel Halten East development.
The ONS conference ‘provides a platform for our evolving industry to learn’
With ONS 2022 starting today and making an in-person return after four years, the energy industry is excited to see what the conference has in store.
Norwegian Prince and Princess to visit Aberdeen on energy trade mission
Aberdeen will play host to the Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess next month as they lead a trade delegation to the UK.
A fossil fuel investment resurgence amidst Europe’s energy crisis?
With conflict in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia continuing to exacerbate supply issues, rising energy prices are fuelling new opportunities for private equity in the European oil and gas industry.
UK plans for blackouts in January in emergency energy plan
The UK is planning for several days over the winter when cold weather may combine with gas shortages, leading to organized blackouts for industry and even households.
Norway: Bad for my blood pressure!
It’s very difficult for me as a supporter of Scottish independence to write about Norway – or Denmark and some other small countries for that matter – without becoming extremely hot under the collar.
Energy Transition: a commentary from Norway
For the last few decades the ONS conference in Stavanger has focused on the energy industry’s direction from the perspective of North Sea exploration and production business – this year, ONS 2022 will focus mainly on energy transition.