Cambo and Nigg – A day of contrast
There was a real sense of juxtaposition in Scotland’s energy industry on December 3.
Siccar Point Energy
‘Another nail in the coffin’: Siccar Point puts Cambo on pause after Shell pulls out
Siccar Point Energy has said it is "pausing" the Cambo oil project in the West of Shetland after Shell decided to pull out of the controversial development.
Shell North Sea boss addresses Cambo controversy at industry gala
The North Sea boss of Shell has addressed the controversy surrounding the oil giant’s decision to exit the Cambo oil field in the West of Shetland.
Analyst: Cambo decision means Shell likely sees UKCS as a ‘difficult place to invest’
Shell’s shock decision to back out of the contentious Cambo field caps a tough few months for the oil giant, as far as the North Sea goes.
Shell Cambo decision deals ‘huge blow’ to wider UK sector
The decision by Shell not to invest in the Cambo project has been deemed a “huge blow” for the UK industry and the potential for emissions-busting technology in the West of Shetland.
Aberdeen Uni oil expert delivers verdict on Shell’s Cambo exit
Shell pulling out of the west of Shetland Cambo project may boil down to the cost of stricter environmental legislation and a reduced appetite for investment, an oil and gas industry expert said today (December 3).
Cambo: Union boss warns harming North Sea confidence will ‘not help a just transition’
A union boss has voiced concerns that Shell’s choice to withdraw from Cambo could put a dent in plans for a 'just transition'.
‘Early days’ but reaction to Shell’s Cambo decision a ‘worry’, says industry chief
An industry veteran says it's a “worry” to see people toasting Shell’s decision not to progress a controversial North Sea project.
Campaigners claim ‘death blow’ to Cambo oil field as Shell leaves project
Huge doubt has been cast on the future of the Cambo oilfield in the west of Shetland after Shell decided not to progress the project.
Cambo oil field: Environmental groups claim risks to marine life ‘down played’
Risks to marine life, including protected deep sea sponges and 400-year-old clams, have been “down played” by the operator of the Cambo oil field, according to environmental groups.
Stop Cambo campaigner dressed as the Queen turns off North Sea taps during mock ceremony in Glasgow
Environmental campaigners have drafted in ‘royalty’ in their latest effort to lampoon the oil and gas industry.
Shell CEO confronted by protestors at Edinburgh event
Climate campaigners have disrupted an event in Edinburgh due to the involvement of Shell’s chief executive.
Cambo oilfield: Not all barrels are created equal
You do not have to look far to find arguments that the UK is more polarised than it has been for decades.
Stark figures show North Sea gas production could be on course to wrap up by 2030
As the UK finds itself in the midst of a gas crisis, stark figures have shown that North Sea production could be on course to wrap up by the end of the decade.
Shell’s new North Sea boss to put upstream business ‘in reverse’ as part of key CCS project
Shell’s new North Sea boss has committed to putting the company’s “upstream business in reverse” as part of a key Aberdeenshire CCS project to drive net zero.
Cambo operator denies jumping the gun as kayaker activists stage protest in Norway
Two activists in kayaks confronted a vessel in Norway amid suspicions that the UK Government and an oil company were set to “jump the gun” on the Cambo project, west of Shetland.
Scotland Office minister to meet Cambo field developers
The Scotland Office minister will meet the developers of the controversial proposed Cambo oil field, saying it is "far preferable" for oil and gas to come from domestic sources than importing.
Video: Sturgeon confronted by climate activists on Cambo oil field plans
Nicola Sturgeon has been questioned by climate activists on her stance towards plans to develop the Cambo oil field in the West of Shetland.
Boris Johnson insists Cambo field ‘contracts’ cannot be ‘torn up’
Boris Johnson has insisted that "we can't just tear up contracts" as campaigners urged him to block the Cambo oilfield project, west of Shetland.
Symbolic bans on oil E&P won’t help us with climate change, Shell boss says
The chief executive of Shell said today that “symbolic” bans on oil and gas exploration and production would not help the UK tackle climate change.
North Sea EPC spend to top £2.8bn in 2021, about £1.8bn still to come – Westwood Global
North Sea engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract awards are anticipated to total more than $4 billion (£2.8bn) in 2021.
Cambo oilfield protestors occupy UK Government building in Edinburgh
A dozen activists have staged a protest at a UK Government building in Edinburgh in hope of convincing ministers to reject proposals for the Cambo oilfield, west of Shetland.
Equinor and Altera ‘fully engaged’ on study into use of Knarr FPSO for Rosebank project
Energy giant Equinor and Altera Infrastructure are “fully engaged” in a study that could result in the vessel owner’s Petrojarl Knarr FPSO being picked for the 300 million barrel Rosebank gig.
Siccar Point takes step towards investment decision on Covid-delayed Cambo
Private-equity backed Siccar Point Energy has taken another step en route to a final investment decision (FID) on Cambo, a major oil project west of Shetland.
Siccar Point losses widen as key Cambo and Rosebank decisions await
Losses at Siccar Point Energy more than doubled in 2020 as the North Sea operator looks ahead to key decisions on its flagship Cambo field and the Equinor-operated Rosebank.