Statoil in emergency response after smoke detected from Gullfaks A
Statoil was forced into an emergency response after smoke was detected on a North Sea platform.
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Siccar Point’s $1billion North Sea deal with OMV
A North Sea newcomer made its second move into the basin, snapping up the UK division of OMV in a deal worth up to $1billion (£805.5million).
Videos: Amazing footage of Statoil’s Mariner B vessel
Statoil has published video footage of its Mariner B floating storage unit on the internet.
Statoil starts drilling on Valemon unit
Norwegian operator Statoil said the Valemon well in the North Sea has now been drilled using the jack-up rig the West Elara.
Faroe eyes tieback to Njord
Faroe Petroleum said it has taken a decision with its partners in the Pil & Bue discoveries on the Norwegian North Sea that its wells will be connected to Statoil’s nearby Njord platform.
Statoil’s chief operating officer moves on to lead Brazilian operations
Statoil has appointed a new chief operating officer as Anders Opedal moved on to lead the development of the firm’s operations in Brazil.
Oil companies to invest $1bn in low emission technologies
The Oil and Gas Climate Iniiative (OCGI) said it will invest $1billion over the next decade to develop and accelerate commercial deployment of innovative low emissions technologies.
Statoil gets green light for Cape Vulture drilling
Norway’s offshore safety body has given Statoil permission to drill an exploration well on the Cape Vulture prospect.
Technip, FMC, Aker win deals for Statoil’s Trestakk field
Technip, FMC Technologies and Aker Solutions have won deals to provide a range of services on Statoil’s Trestakk field in the Norwegian Sea.
Faroe says way forward for Pil & Bue development found
Faroe Petroleum said today that the Pil and Bue discoveries in the Norwegian Sea will be tied back to the Njord platform.
Shell and other oil majors to reveal green energy fund this week, report says
A group of seven oil and gas companies, including Shell, will reveal plans for a renewable energy investment fund on Friday, a news report said, citing unidentified sources.
PSA to investigate Statoil’s Mongstad refinery gas leak
The Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority said it will begin an investigation into a gas leak at Statoil’s Mongstad facility last month.
Statoil shows interest in New York commercial wind lease sale
Statoil is said to have expressed an interest in New York’s commercial wind lease sale which will launch next month.
Statoil submits development plan for 76 million barrel Trestakk discovery
Statoil today submitted a field development plan for the (5.5 billion NOK) £540million Trestakk discovery in the Norwegian Sea.
Statoil nets Wintershall’s stake in Byrding interest
Statoil has struck a deal to acquire Wintershall's share in the Byrding interest in the Norwegian North Sea.
Statoil to temporarily suspend rig contract for Johan Castberg field
Statoil will suspend the contract for the Songa Enabler rig once it finishes the drilling campaign it is currently working on.
Statoil called to second meeting with PSA over IT concerns at refinery
Statoil is being called to a second meeting with the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) after it emerged IT errors had occurred at its Mongstad refinery.
IT error in India causes shutdown of production at Statoil refinery…..in Norway
Production at Statoil’s Mongstad Refinery was reportedly halted due to an IT error in India, new documents have revealed.
Statoil plans to intensify efforts to extend life of Norne field
Statoil said it plans to intensify its efforts to extend the life of the Norne field.
Statoil touted as potential bidder for Xcite’s Bentley field
Norwegian oil and gas giant Statoil has been touted as a potential bidder for troubled Xcite Energy’s Bentley field in the North Sea.
Statoil sees rise in serious incident frequency
Statoil said its average serious incident frequency (SIF) rose for the 12 months ended September this year compared to the same period in 2015.
Statoil widens losses on weak markets
Norwegian operator Statoil widened its losses as its income for the third quarter of the year dropped to $737million compared with $883million the year previously.
Statoil called to safety talks with PSA after spate of incidents
A meeting has been called between Statoil management and the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority after a number of incidents involving the company’s assets.
Jersey Oil & Gas to start survey work on Statoil North Sea prospect
Jersey Oil & Gas said its survey vessel has arrived at a North Sea licence to begin work for Statoil.
Gas leak at Statoil’s Mongstad facility
A gas leak has taken place at a Statoil plant.