Total to drill Isabella exploration well this month
An exploration well is due to be drilled at the Total-operated Isabella well later this month.
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Providence shares dented as Chinese partner fails to deliver, Total hands back licence
Shares in Irish oil explorer Providence Resources sank in London yesterday after the firm confirmed it would seek a new partner for its Barryroe asset off the south coast of Ireland.
Total ticks off Mozambique LNG
Total has closed its purchase of Anadarko Petroleum’s 26.5% stake in the Mozambique LNG project.
Fossil fuel investors can expect dividend payments of £57.7bn
Continued stability in the global oil and gas industry is expected to deliver a record £57.7 billion in dividend payments for investors next year.
Uganda keeps oil industry hopes alive
Uganda and Tanzania are pushing ahead with their plans for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) despite Total’s decision to put work on hold, following the breakdown of talks on the sale of Tullow Oil’s Ugandan stakes.
Total sets out cautious stance
Total’s investor presentation walked a fine line between commitments to new projects and steps to secure the confidence of investors.
Serica looking at ‘serious’ North Sea acquisition opportunities
Oil and gas producer Serica Energy is looking at “a couple of serious opportunities” to expand its UK North Sea portfolio and build on recent deals, its boss said.
Total to speed up dividend growth
French oil major Total SA will accelerate dividend growth in a sign of confidence that investment in fast-growing gas and electricity markets will steadily increase cash flow.
Hard-fought acquisitions justified as Serica back in the black
Serica Energy bosses said today that the firm’s first-half results justified the hard-fought acquisitions of a North Sea package last year.
Big Oil chiefs talk climate change, methane and why they need gas
One of the opening events of Climate Week in New York offered a rare sight -- nine bosses of some of the world’s largest oil and gas companies in one room.
OGCI reveals new initiatives to meet Paris goals
The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) today unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs).
McDermott wins contract for Arctic LNG 2 project in Russia
Engineering services firm McDermott International has won a contract to help deliver a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Russia.
Total’s ‘strong position’ in Aberdeen spurring offshore wind plans
French oil and gas giant Total has said its "strong industrial position" in Aberdeen has spurred its decision to move into the Scottish offshore wind market in the North Sea.
OGUK Awards finalists revealed
The shortlist for this year’s prestigious Oil & Gas UK Awards has been revealed today.
Project to shave months off planning time for North Sea drone inspections
A new initiative has been launched to propel the process of using unmanned aircraft to inspect North Sea platforms.
Visitor numbers increase by 3,000 for Offshore Europe 2019
More than 38,000 people visited Offshore Europe last week, an increase of 3,000 on the 2017 event.
Uganda’s export dream on thin ice
Preparations for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) have ground to a halt in Uganda following the termination of Tullow Oil’s farm-out talks.
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.
Total sees ‘new potential’ for North Sea investment
Energy giant Total has said it sees “new potential for investments” in the North Sea off the back of exploration successes in the UK.
Serious investment in carbon capture ‘only option’ to reduce oil and gas emissions
Serious investment in technology to store emissions underground is the ‘only option right now’ for the oil industry to cut its climate change impact.
Industry must adapt or go the way of the dinosaurs, Total CEO tells Offshore Europe
The oil and gas industry has been warned by French energy giant Total that it must adapt or go the way of the dinosaurs
North Sea ‘not a sunset industry for us’, Total finance chief says
The finance boss of French oil giant Total claimed last night that the North Sea wasn't a "sunset industry" for her firm.
Total concessions win PNG approval
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has approved Total to proceed with the Papua gas project – but subsequent projects will be carried out under a new system.
No sign of deal flow between Norway and Aberdeen letting up
More Norwegian acquisitions of UK oil and gas assets and businesses are on the cards later this year and into 2020, a top Aberdeen accountant has said.
Cnooc International take top spot at North Sea safety awards
Oil and gas operator Cnooc International celebrated a double win after scooping two North Sea safety awards in Aberdeen yesterday.