Updated: EnQuest takes over at Sullom Voe, Magnus as BP deal closes
EnQuest became the operator of another North Sea field and a major oil terminal today.
Sullom Voe
Last floatel leaves Lerwick
It was the end of an era yesterday afternoon when the final accommodation barge used to house oil and construction workers left Lerwick.
UPDATED: EnQuest streamlines, Kraken remains on track, BP acquisitions progressing
EnQuest made a marginal profit last year after streamlining its operations by reducing overheads and increasing production.
Turner & Townsend win BP onshore contract for Sullom Voe and Forties pipeline
Oil major BP has hired consultancy firm Turner & Townsend to provide quantity surveying and cost management services at its Sullom Voe Terminal (SVT) in Shetland and the Forties Pipeline System.
BP delivers economic blow to Shetland
BP has axed a £500million project which would have created hundreds of jobs and delivered a significant economic boost for Shetland.
BP puts plans for £500m plant at Sullom Voe on hold
Oil major BP has put plans to build a £500million gas processing plant at Sullom Voe on hold.
Total promises to stem flow from flare stack from Sullom Voe
Shetland Gas Plant operators Total have promised to stem the flow of black smoke pouring out of their recently-commissioned flare stack at Sullom Voe.
High winds halt tanker berthings at Sullom Voe
Oil tanker berthings at the Sullom Voe oil terminal in Shetland have been suspended until at least the early hours of tomorrow morning because of high winds, port authority and trade sources said today.
BP £100million deal will secure 240 jobs
A £100 million deal between an engineering and services firm and BP at two of its Scottish oil and gas terminals will secure 240 jobs.
BP cost cutting move is £5million blow to Islands
Shetland Islands Council faces a £5.5million chop to its budget next year after BP decided to ship oil to the lower-cost Port of Rotterdam rather than the Sullom Voe Terminal.
Job consultation launched at Sullom Voe Terminal
Talks are being held with Wood Group and Bilfinger Industrial Services staff working at the Sullom Voe Terminal in Shetland over the future of up to more than 200 positions. Wood Group is in discussions regarding around 90 positions at the BP-operated terminal following a review of its personnel requirements brought on by changes being made to work on the site. Meanwhile Bilfinger Industrial Services said it had also initiated consultation due to changes in seasonal workloads and winter working conditions.
BP postpones work on Sullom Voe gas plant for up to five months
Oil major BP has postponed construction of its £500million gas sweetening plant for up to five months. The company said the decision was triggered by the low oil price over the past six months. Earlier this year the company announced job losses from its North Sea operations as it looks to streamline its operations.