Strategic transition role for southern North Sea
As 2020 cranked into gear, there was broadly an air of modest optimism across the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).
Southern North Sea
ASCO using experience to help with transition
Global integrated materials and logistics management company ASCO has built a strong reputation leading the way for logistics shared service models in the oil and gas sector. With many similarities existing between offshore wind and upstream oil and gas operations, ASCO is now using its capabilities to support supply chain optimisation in the renewables sector. ASCO general manager Southern North Sea (SNS) Alisdair Duncan gave us an insight into how ASCO is drawing upon its 50-plus years’ experience in the oil and gas sector to service clients working in the SNS basin, where there is a growing emphasis on renewable energy.
IOG: Oil’s freefall shouldn’t mean ‘pit of lowest price bidding’ for North Sea
The North Sea should not run “into a pit of lowest price bidding” just because the supply chain is stressed with the oil price drop, according to the chief operating officer of Independent Oil and Gas (IOG).
Unity wins seven-figure well integrity deal with Spirit Energy
Aberdeen-based well integrity specialist Unity has won a seven-figure deal with operator Spirit Energy.
Wintershall Dea hits first gas at UK-Dutch North Sea field
Wintershall Dea has achieved first gas at the Sillimanite field, a development stretching across the UK and Dutch sectors of the North Sea.
Chrysaor hands in decommissioning plan for Jupiter fields in North Sea
Chrysaor has handed in decommissioning plans for the Jupiter series of gas fields in the UK North Sea.
Further analysis needed to firm up Harvey-Redwell potential, IOG says
Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) will carry out further analysis and modelling to work out whether its Redwell and Harvey assets in the southern North Sea are worth developing.
Spirit to take on operator role at southern North Sea discovery
Spirit Energy said today that it would take up the reins as operator of a southern North Sea discovery.
One-Dyas confirms oil discovery in southern North Sea
Dutch firm One-Dyas has confirmed an oil discovery with its Ossian-Darach well in the southern North Sea.
Energy transition announced as key theme of Southern North Sea conference
The transition to a lower-carbon energy sector will be the key topic of the flagship conference for the Southern North Sea next year.
Eni kicks off drilling on southern North Sea exploration well
Drilling has kicked off at a North Sea exploration well operated by Italian oil and gas firm Eni, supported by French partner Total.
Hedging boosts profits at southern North Sea oil firm
Hague and London Oil (Halo) returned to the black in the first half of 2019 thanks to hedging positions taken last year to protect the firm from gas price fluctuations.
Perenco sanctions project to extend life of two North Sea fields
French operator Perenco will invest in extending the life of two gas fields in the southern North Sea.
IOG pushes back sanction date for flagship North Sea project
Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) has pushed back the estimated date for sanctioning its flagship North Sea development.
Halo strikes £7.8m deal with One-Dyas for North Sea stakes
Hague and London Oil (Halo) has struck a deal to buy stakes in several Dutch and UK North Sea assets from One-Dyas for £7.8 million.
Updated: Cluff, Shell working towards Selene investment call later this year
Pre-tax losses widened at Cluff Natural Resources (CLNR) in a first-half marked by flagship deals with energy giant Shell on its southern North Sea licences.
Wind and gas projects keeping the southern North Sea busy
As a mixed energy centre, the southern North Sea (SNS) is probably the busiest, most resilient part of the UK Continental Shelf.
Shell more than halfway through seismic work on North Sea prospect
Shell is more than halfway through seismic survey work on a newly-acquired North Sea prospect.
Shell completes farm-in to Cluff North Sea licence
Shell has completed a 50% farm in to a North Sea licence held by Cluff Natural Resources (CLNR).
Premier Oil kicks off Tolmount East appraisal drilling
Premier Oil has started drilling an appraisal well at its Tolmount East discovery in the Southern North Sea.
Independent Oil and Gas targets farm-out as Harvey drilling gets underway
Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) is targeting a major payday as it starts drilling its Harvey prospect in the North Sea.
Spirit Energy starts drilling Andromeda exploration well
Spirit Energy has started drilling a well at the Andromeda North prospect in the Southern North Sea (SNS).
Perenco UK swings to £250m profit thanks to Wytch farm acquisitions
Perenco UK has swung to a profit following a spate of deals to gain control of the largest onshore oilfield in Western Europe.
Perenco submits decommissioning plan for Pickerill platforms
Perenco has submitted proposals to decommission its Pickerill platforms in the North Sea.
Speakers announced for 2019 Southern North Sea conference
The speaker line-up has been announced for this year’s Southern North Sea conference.