Hat-trick of losses won’t stop protestors from taking oil industry to court
A trio of high-profile losses is unlikely to stem “concerted attempts” by protestors to challenge the North Sea oil industry in court.
Oil and Gas Authority (OGA)
OGA chairman joins electric vehicle charging firm
Electric vehicle firm RAW Charging has appointed Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) chairman Tim Eggar to its board.
Ithaca gets green light to develop central North Sea field
Ithaca Energy has received a green light from the UK Government to proceed with its Abigail project in the North Sea.
Court throws out claim that government is ‘unlawful’ in supporting North Sea oil
A High Court has thrown out a legal challenge claiming that the UK Government had acted unlawfully in its support for North Sea oil and gas.
Victory: Plans submitted for West of Shetland gas discovery
Plans have been submitted to the UK Government to develop the Victory gas discovery in the West of Shetland.
NEO Energy completes billion-dollar ExxonMobil acquisition amid ongoing OGA probe
NEO Energy has completed its long-running acquisition of a portfolio of assets in the central and northern North Sea from ExxonMobil.
EnQuest ordered to shut in Magnus production after flaring consent breach
North Sea operator EnQuest has confirmed it temporarily shut in production at the Magnus field in the North Sea after breaching flaring consents.
Activists begin High Court hearing over North Sea oil plans
A group of campaigners will see their day in court as they challenge the UK government over its plans for continued North Sea oil recovery, which they allege are in conflict with the country’s net zero goals.
OGA issues warning to operators over North Sea deals
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has issued a warning to operators over a type of M&A deal which risks firms defaulting on their liabilities.
OGA names winners of £1m platform electrification competition
A trio of projects have won a share of a £1 million pound prize in order to advance platform electrification in the North Sea.
500m North Sea barrels found in last three years, despite declining exploration
The Oil and Gas Authority’s (OGA) Well Insight report says “significant opportunities” remain in the basin, despite rising abandonment and a COVID-related exploration slump.
CNOOC confirms first oil from delayed Buzzard Phase 2 project
Production has kicked off at a major project designed to extend the life of one of the North Sea’s largest producing fields.
Parkmead takes £11million hit as it gives up on Platypus project
Parkmead Group has taken a £10.9million impairment after handing back the licences for the Platypus project in the North Sea.
‘Security of supply is back in vogue’ – OGA chief defends North Sea during speech in London
The chairman of the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) underlined the importance of the North Sea to the energy transition during an event in London yesterday.
bp, EnQuest, Spirit offer decom data dashboard to give suppliers inside track
A new decommissioning data visibility project has been launched by the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) to offer the supply chain greater visibility of future decommissioning work.
Petrofac, Summit, Xodus join Bacton Energy Hub
Energy players sign up to drive project to create a low-carbon energy hub for London and the South East.
OGA launches investigation into suspected breach of production consents
Industry regulator the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has opened an investigation into a possible breach of field production consents.
The bell tolls for the North Sea’s dead wells
Pressure is mounting on UK Continental Shelf operators to clear away dead wells from the North Sea.
Decom North Sea readying for ‘upsurge’ in decommissioning campaigns
As strange as it may seem, the North Sea, in its current form anyway, is slowly but steadily entering its twilight years.
OGA opens investigation into billion-dollar Exxon, NEO Energy deal
The industry regulator has opened an investigation into the proposed sale by Esso of 13 producing fields to NEO Energy.
OGA highlights ‘major challenge’ in post-2030 emissions reduction
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) says the UK upstream oil and gas industry “must go much further and faster” in its drive to cut emissions.
Harbour Energy wins CCS storage licence for V Net Zero
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has granted Harbour Energy (LON:HBR) a carbon capture and storage (CCS) licence for its V Net Zero project in the Humber.
Greenpeace loses court battle to block North Sea oilfield
Activist group Greenpeace has lost its court battle to block production from the Ithaca Energy and BP Vorlich oilfield in the North Sea.
Tackling ‘low confidence’ in North Sea methane monitoring
Increasing pressure is being put on upstream operators to decarbonise their operations, from investors, the regulator and the wider public. But while North Sea energy companies are moving to cut emissions, they still have challenging assets on their hands.
NZTC initiative aiming to accelerate deployment of critical well P&A technologies
A new initiative aimed at accelerating the pace at which plug and abandonment (P&A) technology is qualified and commercialised has been launched.