North Sea oil operators delay projects due to election uncertainty
Viaro, TotalEnergies and Ping Petroleum have all been tipped to slow progress on UK projects due to political uncertainty.
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TotalEnergies hit by criminal complaint over climate turmoil
TotalEnergies SE’s (LON:TTE) bosses were hit by a criminal complaint from climate change activists over their alleged role in disasters sparked by global warming.
Exxon, Shell are said to weigh bids for Galp Namibia stake
Exxon Mobil Corp. and Shell Plc are among energy giants evaluating bids for a stake in Galp Energia SGPS SA’s major oil field offshore Namibia, according to people familiar with the matter.
Kistos ‘recycling of project economics’ at Greater Laggan Area
Kistos (LSE: KIST) has said it is “now undergoing a recycling of project economics” at the Greater Laggan Area due to changes in “the cost environment.”
TotalEnergies has plenty of reasons to say ‘Au Revoir, Paris’
TotalEnergies SE’s chief executive officer has plenty of reasons to antagonize the French government with the possibility of moving its stock listing to Wall Street. Measured in dollars, there are tens of billions of them.
Prosecutors seek more information on TotalEnergies Mozambique attack, AFP Says
French prosecutors asked survivors and families of victims of a jihadist attack in Mozambique three years ago for more information before a decision on whether to start an investigation into their claims against TotalEnergies SE of involuntary manslaughter, Agence France-Presse reported.
40 jobs created as Wood lands deal to decarbonise TotalEnergies’ Elgin-Franklin
Wood (LON: WG) has landed work to decarbonise oil major TotalEnergies’ Elgin-Franklin platform in the North Sea, creating 40 jobs.
TotalEnergies’ profit drops less than expected on strong oil
TotalEnergies SE (LON:TTE) reported a smaller-than-expected drop in first-quarter profit as a resilient oil market partly offset lower gas prices.
TotalEnergies CEO says Namibia could be next Guyana
Namibia’s oil potential could one day match Guyana, where big discoveries have sparked an economic transformation and set the world’s biggest companies jostling for position.
1,100 jobs secured as TotalEnergies extends maintenance contract with PBS
Oil services consortium PBS has secured an extension to a major general maintenance and operations contract (GMOC) across TotalEnergies' North Sea assets, covering work for 1,100 people.
Shell, TotalEnergies in talks for stakes in Adnoc LNG plant
Adnoc is expected to make a final investment decision on the Ruwais LNG export project as soon as next month.
Shareholders to pitch splitting TotalEnergies CEO and chairperson roles
Investors in French oil major TotalEnergies (LON: TTE) will call for the division of the role of CEO and chairperson of the company, claiming this could speed up its transition towards clean energy.
Kazakhstan’s compensation claims against Kashagan oil firms jump to $150 billion
Companies including Eni, Shell, ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies invested close to $55 billion to develop Kashagan
World’s oil and gas firms linked to 40% of CO2 emissions since 2016
A new report has revealed the world's oil and gas firms have contributed to more than 40% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions since the Paris climate agreements.
Production restarted at Denmark’s Tyra hub
The Tyra offshore gas hub in the Danish North Sea has restarted production following a period of redevelopment.
Aberdeen’s ASCO lands trio of contracts worth more than £20 million
Aberdeen-headquartered ASCO has been awarded three contracts with energy industry heavy hitters with a combined value of over £20 million.
UK North Sea league table sees shift in top producers
There’s been a raft of relegations and promotions in the last year for the league table of the top 15 production hubs in the UK North Sea.
TotalEnergies wind boss joins Crown Estate as Celtic Sea tender opens
The Crown Estate has made a pair of senior appointments to oversee efforts in offshore wind and nature and environment, as it kicks off tendering on its fifth leasing round.
Big Oil pay packets still push execs to boost fossil fuel production – report
A new report suggests Big Oil continues to link executive pay to increased fossil fuel production, even if this conflicts with energy transition targets and climate policies.
‘Buyer’s market’: Several North Sea ‘deals to watch’ as general election looms
There are several “deals to watch” in the UK North Sea in 2024 as a general election looms and companies reshuffle their positions.
Shell’s onshore Nigeria exit faces challenges, but suggests a way forward
Onshore operations in Nigeria have long been a challenge for operators, with a laundry list of problems including political challenges, sabotage, bunkering and foreign exchange.
Storm Otto: Investigators find flight recorder issues in Elgin heli incident
Air accident investigators have discovered issues with a flight recorder on board a helicopter whose blades were ripped off while parked offshore during high winds last year.
Valaris lands UK contracts with Shell, Harbour, TotalEnergies and Ithaca
Valaris has revealed a number of contracts in UK waters in its latest fleet status report as it boasts a $3.9 billion backlog.
Eni extends Cronos find, fuelling fast-track plans
Eni has reported success at the Cronos-2 well offshore Cyprus, noting “excellent gas deliverability capacity” at the find.
Council backing secured for West of Orkney Windfarm
Orkney Islands Council declares its support for 2GW West of Orkney ScotWind project