BP wins seven North Sea licences
Oil giant BP today announced the award of seven North Sea licences in 30th offshore bidding round.
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Interest from majors shows west of Shetland has ‘ huge potential’, says Aberdeen academic
The uptake of licences west of Shetland by major operators shows the basin has “huge potential”, a top Aberdeen academic said.
Culzean topsides leave Singapore for North Sea
The topsides for Total’s huge Culzean gas field have set off for their destination in the North Sea.
France’s Total seeks to expand Cypriot gas plan as it eyes Iran exit
French energy company Total said it is looking to expand its search for natural gas off Cyprus' south coast and seeks to secure another exploratory drilling licence, days after warning it could exit Iran over renewed US sanctions there.
Moller-Maersk confident of selling drilling and supply service wings as markets lift
Better market conditions have increased Moller-Maersk’s confidence of finding “structural solutions” for its drilling and supply service businesses before the end of 2018.
Total threatens to pull out of Iran deal over US sanctions
Total has threatened to pull out of its major South Pars deal in Iran if it cannot secure an exemption from US sanctions on the country.
WorleyParsons says North Sea contract extension protects 165 jobs
Australian oil service firm WorleyParsons said today that a two-year, UK North Sea contract extension would safeguard 165 jobs.
GALLERY: Naming ceremony for Culzean FSO
The vessel which will be used for the massive North Sea Culzean gas field has been officially named.
Total, Shell in gas development deal with Oman
Two oil majors have struck a deal with Oman over the development of natural gas resources in the Middle Eastern state.
Farm-outs ‘shore up’ Providence finances, bring Barryroe oil closer
Providence Resources’ boss said today that farm-out deals had helped the Irish explorer “shore up” its finances and bring first oil from the Barryroe discovery closer.
Total to buy 25% of transport fuel firm for £60m
Total has teamed up with a North America transport fuel firm to deploy new natural gas heavy-duty trucks.
Total sells retail business in Haiti
Total has agreed to sell its retail business in Haiti, which consists of a network of 92 service stations and general trade fuel sales operations.
Total in discussions with offshore workers over proposed move to 3/3 rota
A trade unionist has confirmed that French oil giant total has entered into discussions with its offshore workforce about a proposed move to a three weeks on, three weeks off (3/3) working rota.
Vessel for huge North Sea field completed in Singapore
A major piece of infrastructure for the giant Culzean gas field in the North Sea has been completed in Singapore.
Who gets hit when US resumes Iran sanctions?
President Donald Trump’s decision to reimpose sanctions on Iran threatens to tighten global oil markets and could derail tens of billions of dollars in business deals.
Total at risk of losing gas field stake to CNPC if it quits Iran
Total SA, the only Western energy major investing in Iran, will lose its stake in the South Pars natural gas field to its Chinese partner if the Paris-based company withdraws from the country, the head of National Iranian Oil Co. said.
Total to shed 50 more Aberdeen jobs
Oil firm Total has confirmed plans to shed over 50 more Aberdeen jobs.
Survitec to upgrade lifeboats on Alwyn North
Safety specialist Survitec has secured a contract to upgrade 12 lifeboats on Total E&P UK'’s Alwyn North Platform.
Total E&P appoints new managing director
Total E&P has appointed a new managing director for its North Sea operations.
Total’s profits climb as production hits record level
French energy giant Total said today that its first quarter profits were lifted by record production.
Stena ‘pulls back’ from redundancy position after securing fresh North Sea work
Stena Drilling has “pulled back” from a major redundancy position after securing fresh North Sea work with Total.
Total gets Port Arthur refinery back to full steam
French oil giant Total last night restarted its Port Arthur refinery in Texas, restoring it to full production capability.
Aramco, Total eye Saudi fuel station swoop
Saudi Arabian Oil Co. and Total SA are weighing jointly buying businesses such as Tas’helat Marketing Co. to gain access to networks of retail fuel stations in the Gulf kingdom, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Oil major push into utilities will be ‘increasingly favoured strategy’, research group says
BMI Research group has released a report today which claims European oil and gas majors have already begun a push into the utilities space, both in terms of power generation and distribution.
Total’s North Sea boss Proust to retire
Total said yesterday that its UK North Sea boss, Elisabeth Proust, will soon retire after three years at the helm.