North Sea production efficiency jumps to 74%
North Sea production efficiency had risen for the fifth consecutive year, hitting 74% in 2017, the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) said.
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OGA appoint interim chairperson
The Oil and Gas Authority has today announced that appointment of Frances Morris-Jones as its interim chair.
Significant gender pay gap found within largest north-east energy firms
North-east energy firms have pledged to address the gap between the average pay of men and women in the sector.
WATCH: Women in Energy full event
Watch the full video version of the Women in Energy event, held at the Robert Gordon University’s Sir Ian Wood building in Garthdee.
North Sea industry report says operators must reduce impact of ‘salting’ on production
A new report published today by the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has recommended that gas operators in the Southern North Sea collaborate to reduce the impact of ‘salting’ on production.
£37million co-invested by OGTC in first year
The Aberdeen-based Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) has reported £37million of co-investment in more than 70 projects in its first year.
New MER UK task force chiefs appointed
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has announced the new MER UK task force chair appointees ahead of a forum in Aberdeen.
‘UK yards for UK decommissioning’ says GMB Union
While GMB Union welcomes new Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) decommissioning safeguards it wants assurances that UK decommissioning will be carried out within UK yards in Scotland and the North East of England.
OGA announces new North Sea supply chain ‘action plan’
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has confirmed it has formalised a relationship with operators on supply chain matters for 2018.
30th offshore licencing round attracts nearly 100 applications
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has announced that the latest offshore licencing round has brought in 96 applications to acquire acreage in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).
Promoted: Petroleum Pioneers – Future of North Sea Oil & Gas event
Petroleum Pioneers: Future of North Sea Oil & Gas is a must-attend event for anyone looking to understand the strategic outlook for the UKCS in the coming years.
Renewed appetite for competition in North Sea auctions ‘great to see’
An industry expert has said renewed enthusiasm for competing in licensing rounds is “great to see” ahead of crucial, upcoming North Sea auctions.
OGA releases fresh set of data ahead of 30th Offshore Licencing Round
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has once again released new data in an effort to attract and incentivise North Sea exploration.
Industry welcomes watchdog’s collaboration tool
A tool developed with industry to help North Sea oil and gas companies meet new, legal requirements for collaboration has been launched by the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA).
Scottish Government launches North Sea decommissioning action plan
A plan to help maximise the value of North Sea decommissioning for small to medium-sized firms has been published by the Scottish Government’s economic development agencies.
OGA hails small but “positive” 29th licensing round
The oil and gas watchdog hailed a “really positive” North Sea licensing round despite a much smaller number of companies applying for acreage this year.
Prof Kemp “optimistic” about North Sea small pools
North Sea reservoirs holding billions of barrels of oil and gas could be exploited - but only if prices go up and costs come down, a leading petro-economist has said.
North Sea millionaires team up for Bagpuss
Two well known oil and gas entrepreneurs are planning to make a return to the North Sea.
Gunther Newcombe: An innovative new license
As we launch the 29th Offshore Licensing Round today, it also marks the launch of the ‘Innovate Licence’ which has been developed by the MERUK exploration board working in collaboration with the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA), the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and an industry task group represented by a range of companies
Dana saves £64million on costs
Dana Petroleum shaved £64million off its lifting costs bill last year and narrowed its losses.