Taqa takes over operatorship of North Sea area from RockRose
RockRose Energy has been ousted as operator of a North Sea hub with Taqa UK set to take over control thanks to a legal challenge brought by its partners.
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Author of North Sea thriller ‘just bought laptop and started writing’ after downturn
A former contracts specialist who has published a North Sea-based novel said she “just bought a laptop and started writing” after quitting her job in the wake of the oil downturn.
‘Hardening’ public perception over Brent legs might harm decom science, director says
The director of a multi-million pound decommissioning study has voiced concern that any final decision over the removal of Shell’s Brent platform legs might ‘harden’ public perception toward his project.
Taqa submits decommissioning plan for 30-year-old North Sea platform
Taqa has submitted plans to decommission a 30-year-old platform in the UK North Sea.
Taqa’s Cormorant Alpha platform marks 40 years in production
One of the longest-running assets in the UK North Sea is today marking 40 years since it first started up production.
Industry champions celebrated at Oil and Gas UK Awards
Champions of the offshore industry were honoured in style at the annual Oil and Gas UK Awards last night.
Taqa Europe focusing ‘relentlessly’ on safety, third-quarter profits drop
Taqa’s European boss has insisted the company is “relentlessly” focused on safe and reliable operations despite a crew member sustaining a minor injury on a North Sea platform last month.
Stalling is one thing, we can’t go into reverse on safety, OGUK director says
The oil and gas industry cannot afford to go into “reverse” on health and safety in the North Sea, a sector chief has warned.
Student’s trophy design selected for this year’s Offshore Achievement Awards
With just over two weeks left until entries close for the 2020 Offshore Achievement Awards, the design for this year’s trophy has been chosen following a competition amongst 3D Design students at Robert Gordon University (RGU).
‘Serious questions’ raised after fires occur on separate North Sea platforms
A union boss has said “the eye is being taken off the ball” after a pair of fires took place in one day on separate North Sea platforms.
Worker injured after fire breaks out on North Sea platform
A worker has been flown to hospital after a fire broke out on a North Sea platform.
Profits surge at RockRose Energy in six months before Marathon takeover
RockRose Energy saw a 449% boost in earnings for the first six months of the year – before completing its takeover of Marathon Oil’s UK assets.
New guidelines to give North Sea safety reps purpose and direction
New guidelines were unveiled yesterday to reinvigorate and protect the critical role of offshore elected safety representatives (ESRs).
OGUK Awards finalists revealed
The shortlist for this year’s prestigious Oil & Gas UK Awards has been revealed today.
Cream of the crop in oil and gas rewarded
Exceptional oil and gas companies and their dedicated employees were recognised at one of the industry’s most prestigious award ceremonies on Friday night.
Ninian North ‘fully ready’ for single-lift decommissioning job
Canadian Natural Resources International (CNRI) has announced it has completed a preparation campaign to dismantle a 12,500 tonne oil platform in the North Sea.
New wave of UK project sanctions out to 2022, Rystad predicts
The UK offshore scene is poised for a timely comeback, according to energy consultancy Rystad.
Wood wins ‘significant’ North Sea contract extension on Taqa assets
Aberdeen-headquartered firm Wood has announced a "significant" contract extension on a number of Taqa's North Sea assets.
Costain’s Aberdeen team busy with North Sea studies, but group profits plunge
Demand for studies from North Sea operators was not enough to stop profits plunging at UK infrastructure firm Costain in the first half.
Taqa hails strong UK performance in first half of 2019
Taqa’s European boss said robust production at its UK assets underpinned a strong first half of the year.
HSE warning after vessel collides with North Sea platform
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety notice after a support vessel collided with an offshore platform in the North Sea.
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.
Borr Drilling looks to add jobs as it shifts services to Aberdeen from Dubai
Oslo-listed Borr Drilling has announced that it will be looking to add jobs once it moves into new office space, as work shifts from Dubai to Aberdeen.
Neptune Energy selected for pioneering hydrogen plant in Dutch North Sea
Neptune Energy has been selected to help create the first offshore hydrogen plant in the Dutch sector of the North Sea.
European business ‘robust’ despite steep drop in profits for Taqa
Taqa’s North Sea operation remained “robust” in the first quarter of the year, despite the wider oil firm experiencing a heavy dip in profits.