Benriach to spud in Q2, Kistos confirms
Kistos (AIM:KIST) has confirmed plans by TotalEnergies to spud its much-anticipated Benriach well in Q2 of 2023, while a final decision on Glendronach is to be further delayed.
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French giant TotalEnergies accounting for $1bn windfall tax hit ahead of 2022 results
North Sea operator TotalEnergies (LON: TTE) expects to shell out millions of pounds to the UK Government, as a result of the divisive windfall tax.
Chancellor Scholz to inaugurate Lubmin FSRU
“A gas deficit situation this winter is becoming increasingly unlikely,” it said. “However, a worsening of the situation can still not be ruled out. The need to save gas is still important.”
Kellas Midstream names TotalEnergies veteran as new CEO
Aberdeen-headquartered Kellas Midstream has found its new CEO in TotalEnergies veteran Nathan Morgan.
Transocean unveils UK deals as part of $488m awards
Transocean (NYSE: RIG) has unveiled a pair of UK North Sea contract wins as part of a clutch of global awards worth $488m.
Ithaca confirms hydrocarbons at hotly tipped Isabella appraisal well
Ithaca Energy has announced the presence of hydrocarbons at its much-anticipated Isabella well, though operator TotalEnergies has yet to confirm commercial implications.
Total Gabon extends licence for 25 years
"The signing of these agreements confirms our company's desire to strengthen its partnership with the Gabonese republic and to pursue the development of its activities in Gabon,” said Henri-Max Ndong-Nzue, the head of the Gabonese unit.
The North Sea, the windfall tax, and the parable of the broken window
As illustrated in French economist Frederic Bastiat’s 'parable of the broken window', it is often 'that which is not seen' that can be of greatest importance.
Well-Slot: TotalEnergies’ Alwyn East on the way
As of 19 December, Westwood Global Energy reports that there are three exploration wells active, with one in the NNS, one in the CNS and one in the SNS. One appraisal well is currently active in the CNS. Since the previous report, one well has completed at Rockhopper.
Images: Final jacket delivered for Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm
A major milestone has been hit in the development of Seagreen, Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm.
Malaysia doubles exploration success in 2022 with 10 discoveries
Petronas and its Petroleum Arrangement Contractors (PACs) recorded a total of 10 hydrocarbon discoveries in Malaysia in 2022, following the increase of exploration activities in the country.
Eni scores gas god off Cyprus
The Italian company said it would incorporate the well results into its evaluation of the area. Eni has its eye on a fast-track development in Block 6, it said.
New Shell CEO was ‘strong supporter’ of UK investment while Upstream chief, says North Sea boss
Simon Roddy of Shell says incoming CEO Wael Sawan has already given support to new North Sea projects like Penguins, Pierce and Jackdaw.
Total signs up rig for Venus appraisal in 2023
Northern Ocean owns the Deepsea Mira, which is currently warm stacked in Norway. The company also owns the Deepsea Bollsta, which began drilling a well for Shell this week.
TotalEnergies’ Papua LNG to use electric liquefaction trains in net zero push
TotalEnergies (LON:TTE), operator of the Papua LNG project, plans to use electric liquefaction trains at its proposed LNG export development in Papua New Guinea (PNG), as part of an effort to slash emissions, which also includes CCS.
Rig arrives in Namibia for Shell appraisal
Northern Ocean has delivered a semisubmersible drilling rig to Shell Upstream Namibia.
TotalEnergies targets Lebanon well in 2023
TotalEnergies aims to drill “as soon as possible” in Lebanon’s Block 9, in 2023, following talks with the Lebanese government.
TotalEnergies to add CCS to Papua LNG project
TotalEnergies (LON:TTE) plans to add a carbon capture and storage (CCS) dimension to its proposed 5.4 million tonnes per year (t/y) Papua LNG project in the Pacific Island nation of Papua New Guinea (PNG).
TotalEnergies takes $3.7bn hit over stake in Russia’s Novatek
French oil giant TotalEnergies (XPAR: TTE) will take a $3.7bn impairment in its Q4 results as it writes down its stake in Russian gas producer Novatek and withdraws directors.
Oil firms seek windfall tax price floor in meeting with Jeremy Hunt
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is due to hold a meeting on Friday on the windfall tax, Energy Voice understands, with oil and gas executives seeking a price floor to the levy.
Adnoc stakes its claim to meet the world’s energy needs
Adnoc has the goal of being the world’s lowest-cost oil producer of choice. Unlike some of its IOC competitors, struggling to come to terms with the demands of meeting today’s energy needs and tomorrow’s transition, it is willing to put the money in.
Over 100 jobs secured at Nigg as Global Port Services lands Seagreen contracts
Global Port Services has confirmed the award of multiple contracts in support of the Seagreen wind farm, securing over 100 jobs and marking its first major awards since the opening of a new quayside space.
BP, Equinor and Ithaca Energy team up on West of Shetland electrification
BP (LON: BP), Ithaca Energy (LON: ITH) and Equinor (OSLO: EQNR) are teaming up to slash emissions at huge oilfields in the West of Shetland through electrification.
UK court rakes over government support for Mozambique LNG
The Court of Appeal will today hear a legal challenge over the Mozambique LNG project, from Friends of the Earth (FoE).
Windfall Tax: TotalEnergies to slash £100m of North Sea investment in 2023
The head of TotalEnergies’ North Sea business says the supermajor will slash investment by a quarter next year in light of the UK Government’s windfall tax, and expressed concern over the lack of a price floor built into the policy.