Cairn and Equinor spud Norwegian Sea exploration wells, Westwood reports
Westwood Global Energy reports that there were three active exploration wells and one active appraisal well at 22 August.
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OGUK holds event to tempt new blood into the industry
More than 100 interns from 20 companies working in the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry were challenged to help find solutions to the UK’s net zero ambitions at an event hosted by OGUK last night.
Size of Spirit Energy may limit potential buyers, says analyst
The size of Spirit Energy's operation will limit any potential buyers to well-funded firms, according to an analyst.
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).
Centrica to ‘exit Spirit Energy by end of 2020’
Centrica has announced plans to dispose of its interests in North Sea explorer Spirit Energy by the end of next year.
Taqa moves to oust RockRose Energy as operator of North Sea hub
RockRose Energy faces being ousted as operator of a North Sea hub as it is today re-admitted to the Stock Exchange.
Updated: North Sea oil platform arrives in Shetland for scrapping
The delivery of a North Sea oil platform to Lerwick highlights the Shetland port’s status as a “centre of excellence” for decommissioning, a joint-venture has said.
Hurricane Energy spuds Lincoln Crestal in West of Shetland
Hurricane Energy has started drilling its Lincoln Crestal well in the West of Shetland.
OGA intervenes on Spirit-Neptune dispute as North Sea gas project faces delay
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has intervened in a commercial dispute between two operators which has led to the delay of a new North Sea project.
Warwick Deep proves non-commercial for Hurricane Energy
Hurricane Energy has announced its highly anticipated Warwick Deep well has not encountered commercial rates of oil and gas.
Verus Petroleum toasts ‘transformational’ 2018 as profits increase six-fold
Verus Petroleum has toasted a “transformational year” as it saw profits increase six-fold in 2018.
Winners of Decom North Sea Awards unveiled
The winners of the 2019 Decom North Sea Awards have been unveiled.
Craig International deal with Spirit Energy could be worth £21m
An Aberdeen firm delivering vital services and supplies to the global offshore oil and gas industry said yesterday a new contract with Spirit Energy could be worth £21 million over seven years.
Dron & Dickson clinches Spirit Energy deal
Engineering firm Dron & Dickson has clinched a multi-million pound deal for the provision of electrical materials for Spirit Energy’s onshore and offshore UK assets.
Aberdeen firm wins £4.5m contract with Spirit Energy
First Integrated Solutions has been awarded a multimillion pound contract to provide services to Spirit Energy both on and offshore.
Hurricane spuds well at Warwick Deep
UK oil and gas firm Hurricane Energy has announced it has spudded its first well at Warwick Deep, west of Shetland.
North Sea firm in high spirits as profits near £500m in first year
Exploration and production firm Spirit Energy generated almost £500 million worth of profit in 2018 − its first full year in business.
Transocean Leader on its way to West of Shetland for Spirit Energy
After weeks of delays, the Transocean Leader rig is now heading to the Greater Warwick Area (GWA) west of Shetland for Spirit Energy.
From pregnant pause to promotion for North Sea oil boss
The idea of returning from maternity leave to a promotion sounds a bit fanciful. But that’s exactly what happened to Carla Riddell, of Spirit Energy.
Plexus Holdings narrows losses to £2.3million
Depreciation costs, corporation tax and discontinued operations have led to heavy losses for Aberdeen-based Plexus Holdings.
Hurricane braced for ‘exciting’ 2019 as Lancaster first oil nears
Bosses at Hurricane Energy said today that they were looking forward to an "exciting" 2019 as the company gears up for first oil from its flagship Lancaster field, west of Shetland.
Spirit starts production at Oda five months ahead of schedule
Spirit Energy has kicked off production from its Oda field in the Norwegian North Sea, delivered five months ahead of schedule.
UK foreign minister meets North Sea oil bosses
The UK foreign secretary held a roundtable meeting with North Sea oil and gas bosses on Friday amid - what he described as - “the crucial final stages” of Brexit negotiations.
Gender equality will make your business stronger
Today is International Women’s Day. Across the globe, it’s a day for honouring the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women - and this year it marks a call to action for accelerating gender balance.
Centrica hints at reducing ‘exposure’ to Spirit Energy
Energy supplier Centrica has said it wants to “limit exposure” to its oil and gas subsidiary Spirit Energy.