Safety inspectors find ‘cracks’ in hull of Foinaven FPSO west of Shetland
“Serious concerns” have been raised after inspectors found multiple “cracks” in the hull of the Foinaven FPSO west of Shetland, amid a catalogue of other safety issues.
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CNR International seeks contractor partner for mass North Sea decommissioning campaign
CNR International is planning a mass decommissioning campaign for nearly half of its North Sea wells by 2025, and is seeking contractors to partner on the scheme.
Hibiscus enters ‘exclusivity arrangements’ on Marigold FPSO
Hibiscus Petroleum has said it has now entered into “exclusivity arrangements” on an FPSO for its Marigold project in the North Sea.
Teekay’s Banff FPSO to be decommissioned in Denmark
Teekay’s Banff floating production, offloading and storage vessel (FPSO) will be scrapped in Denmark.
Canadian Natural Resources swings to profit in Q3
Canadian Natural Resources has swung to profits of £244million in the third quarter after posting heavy losses earlier in the year due to Covid.
Banff FPSO arrives at Kishorn Port
Managers at Kishorn Port (KPL) have hailed its third significant contract of the year, after the arrival of the Banff floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) for temporary mooring there.
Production shut down on North Sea FPSO as another worker airlifted
Production on a North Sea vessel has been shut down in response to the removal of a crew member with “flu-like symptoms”.
Worker airlifted from North Sea vessel tests positive for Covid-19
A workers who was airlifted from a UK North Sea platform has tested positive for the Covid-19 virus.
Premier Oil to ‘increase UK workforce elsewhere’ as Huntington FPSO prepares for June sail-away
Premier Oil will be “increasing its workforce” in other UK projects as the vessel which produces through its Huntington field prepares to sail off in summer.
Teekay denies making redundancies call on North Sea vessel
Teekay Offshore has denied claims it told dozens of workers on a North Sea production vessel that they were being made redundant.
CNR International to remove FPSO as part of North Sea decom plans
The removal of a Teekay-owned floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel from the North Sea could see further redundancy notices served to workers at the firm.
Jobs at risk from Premier Oil decom plans, but Hibiscus talks give Teekay hope
Up to 100 jobs are thought to be at risk from Premier Oil's plans to terminate vessel owner Teekay’s contract for a North Sea field.
Yamal LNG shipping venture cleared from US sanctions
A Teekay and COSCO joint venture operating LNG tankers serving Yamal LNG has been cleared to resume operations.
£140m investment extends life of Spirit Energy’s Chestnut field
A fresh investment of £140million has once again extended the life of a North Sea oil field, safeguarding 70 jobs in the process.
GECF concerned as sanctions threaten Yamal LNG expansion
The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) has expressed “deep concern” about sanctions in the gas sector, the group has said after a meeting in Moscow.
New directors to guide XL Group’s expansion
Global multi-disciplined technology and engineering company XL Group has beefed up its senior management team to support further expansion.
Updated: Teekay vessel deal for Cheviot field ‘terminated’, but Alpha still hopeful
Alpha Petroleum’s plans for its flagship North Sea development project appear to have suffered a blow after Teekay said it had "terminated" a vessel supply deal.
CNR extends contract with Teekay for Banff FPSO
Teekay has inked a one year contract extension with Canadian Natural Resources to keep one of its FPSO's on the Banff field in the North Sea.
Decision expected this quarter on North Sea Cheviot field
Alpha Petroleum is expected to make a decision this quarter on whether to sanction its Cheviot field in the North Sea, according to contractor Teekay.
Teekay hit with safety notice after ‘major’ gas release on Foinaven
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned Teekay following a “major” gas release on the Petrojarl Foinaven FPSO.
Teekay warned after ‘significant’ propane leak on Foinaven
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned Teekay following a "significant" propane leak on the Petrojarl Foinaven vessel.
Sembcorp picked for £125m revamp of FPSO for Cheviot field
Engineering and construction firm Sembcorp Marine has inked a £125 million deal to refurbish an installation which will serve in the UK North Sea.
Deal to service key North Sea facilities buoys firm
Energy service firm Bilfinger Salamis UK (BSUK) is to carry out work on four North Sea facilities under a multimillion-pound deal with Teekay Offshore.
Supply vessel collided with Foinaven FPSO
Two vessels were damaged following a “low energy collision” in the North Sea.
Updated: HSE orders Teekay to improve safety procedures on North Sea vessels
A UK watchdog has ordered vessel owner Teekay to smarten up its safety procedures following a "lifting incident" on the Voyageur Spirit ship.