Arctic seabed mining will cause ‘irreversible harm’ to wildlife – Greenpeace
Plans to open a vast area of the Arctic seabed to mining will cause “irreversible harm” to unique and vulnerable wildlife and habitats, Greenpeace International has warned.
Norwegian North Sea
Upstream electrification could cut over 80% of oil and gas emissions, Rystad says
Electrifying upstream oil and gas assets to run on renewables or natural gas that would otherwise be flared could cut associated emissions by more than 80%, according to Rystad Energy.
Equinor powers North Sea Troll B and C platforms from shore
Norwegian oil and gas firm Equinor has completed a project to partly power its Troll B and C platforms in the North Sea from shore, significantly reducing emissions.
A clearer picture: how maximizing well test data can streamline CCUS developments
Detailed appraisal well testing can provide significant benefits for the de-risking and development of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects.
Climate activists in Norway claimed victory in a court battle over North Sea oil fields. Will the UK be next?
After a court in Norway ruled in favour of climate activists over North Sea oil field downstream emissions, will UK courts follow suit?
The value of well testing at carbon storage sites
Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) is recognised as one of the pivotal enabling processes in the global transition towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving 2050 net-zero targets.
2020 Norway emergency helicopter landing caused by washer left in gearbox
An emergency helicopter landing in Stavanger in 2020 was caused by a misplaced washer left in its gearbox, the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSA) has found.
Aberdeen’s Tendeka extends decade long relationship with Equinor
Aberdeen-headquartered Tendeka has extended its decade long relationship with North Sea operator Equinor.
Neptune Energy confirms North Sea oil and gas discovery
Operator Neptune Energy has struck oil and gas at the Hamlet exploration wells in the Norwegian North Sea.
Aker BP given green light to drill North Sea pilot well
Oil exploration firm Aker BP (OSLO: AKRBP) has been given the go ahead to spud a pilot well in the Norwegian North Sea.
Neptune Energy extends North Sea contract with Odfjell Drilling
Neptune Energy has extended a contract for Odfjell Drilling’s Deepsea Yantai drilling rig.
Equinor continues foray into floating wind with new North Sea partnership
Equinor has solidified its position as one of the frontrunners in floating offshore wind with a new collaboration agreement.
Watchdog investigating after ‘serious’ North Sea oil spill
Norway’s safety watchdog has launched an investigation into a “serious” oil spill in the North Sea last week.
Maersk Drilling to reactivate Maersk Reacher after bagging £24m contract
Maersk Drilling is to reactivate its Maersk Reacher jack-up rig after securing a $33.4 million (£24m) contract with Aker BP.
Safety watchdog launches investigation after North Sea worker hit on head by crane hook
An oil and gas worker had to be airlifted off a North Sea platform earlier this month after they were struck on the head by a crane hook.
DNV GL carries out remote crane inspection pilot programme in North Sea
A pilot project to remotely perform inspections on three of offshore cranes on the Norwegian Continental Shelf is ongoing.
Odfjell Drilling awarded major contract for work on Breidablikk field
Equinor has awarded a $290 million (£223m) contract to Odfjell Drilling for work on the 200-million-barrel Breidablikk field in the Norwegian North Sea.
Equinor makes oil and gas discovery in Norwegian North Sea
Equinor has made a North Sea oil and gas discovery that could hold up to as much as 38 million barrels of oil equivalent.
Faroe Petroleum’s gets “outstanding flow” on North Sea well
Faroe Petroleum today confirmed "outstanding" flow rates for its latest appraisal well on the Brasse discovery in the Norwegian North Sea.