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UK North Sea
Aberdeen-based Expro celebrates 40 years of operations
Energy services provider Expro (NYSE:XPRO) is today marking 40 years of operations since launching its first subsea test tree system in the North Sea in 1983.
Australia’s Finder Energy estimates 206 million boe at North Sea Boaz prospect
Australian oil and gas explorer Finder Energy (ASX:FDR) has outlined details of its Boaz gas prospect in the Central North Sea.
Petrofac secures three-year services contract for TotalEnergies UK assets
The three-year deal continues a strong run of orders for Petrofac in 2023, however the company still faces a range of financial pressures.
Fitch downgrades Petrofac credit rating following share price trouble
Credit ratings agency Fitch has downgraded its assessment of North Sea operator Petrofac (LON: PFC) to a 'B-' in the latest sign of financial trouble at the firm.
Unite signs new collective bargaining deal covering 350 Repsol Resources offshore workers
Unite signs third recognition deal with an offshore operator following prior agreements with TotalEnergies and CNOOC.
Kistos expects Shetland Gas Plant to restart within the next two weeks
Shetland Gas Plant co-owner Kistos (LON: KIST) expects the facility to reopen within the next two weeks, the company said today.
OEUK report outlines North Sea clean energy skills potential
The North Sea's skilled oil and gas specialists must be retained to power the transition to clean energy, according to a report released by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) today.
Revealed: The 28 firms owed more than £140m by North Sea operator IOG
Administrators appointed by IOG have identified 28 creditors owed money by the troubled North Sea oil and gas firm
Troubled North Sea firm IOG owes more than £140m as administrators look to restructure
Troubled North Sea firm IOG owes more than £140 million to creditors as administrators look to restructure the company, new documents have revealed.
Perenco announces near-field gas discovery at Ravenspurn South
Perenco UK has announced a near-field discovery at the Ravenspurn South field, located approximately 40 miles off the coast of Flambrough Head in Yorkshire.
Shelf Drilling Perseverance rig to depart North Sea for £58m Vietnam contract
Sun sets on Perseverance rig's time in the North Sea, with Shelf Drilling announcing a 16 month contract with PetroVietnam.
Urgent action needed to prevent UK’s energy sector being left in the cold, warns Vysus Group boss
Uncertainty over domestic energy policy and a failure to capitalise on Aberdeen and the wider UK’s potential are hindering the country's efforts to become a world-leader in the energy transition, Vysus Group CEO says.
UK government says lack of supply flexibility could leave gas system “exposed”
The UK government will launch a consultation with industry on future gas supply and storage requirements as production from the North Sea declines.
Leading North Sea safety advocate embarks on new consulting journey
Leading North Sea offshore workplace safety advocate Steve Rae has announced the next phase of his career after finishing his role at Step Change in Safety.
Interview: Anasuria on ‘exciting’ first year as North Sea duty holder
“We’re very much still moving in through an investment phase as I see it on Anasuria over the next few years, which is really exciting."
First gas achieved at Harbour Energy operated Tolmount East project
First gas has been achieved at the Tolmount East project in the UK North Sea operated by Harbour Energy (LON: HBR).
Autumn statement signals ‘big change’ for UK oil and gas decom taxation, expert says
Treasury documents released last week could spell good news for North Sea decommissioning and CCUS investment, but tax uncertainty remains.
Large-scale carbon capture an ‘illusion’ for oil and gas companies
Oil and gas companies must let go of the “illusion” of “implausibly large” carbon capture solutions, reduce their fossil fuel production and invest more in clean energy to align with international climate goals, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said.
Rovco completes survey work for Cenos floating offshore wind farm
Rovco has completed survey work for the planned Cenos floating offshore wind farm in the Central North Sea.
Serica Energy acquires 30% interest in Greater Buchan Area from Jersey Oil and Gas
Serica Energy (LON: SQZ) has announced it will acquire a 30% non-operated interest in the North Sea's Greater Buchan Area development from Jersey Oil and Gas (JOG).
BP selects executive search firm to find Looney CEO replacement
Oil giant reportedly hires Egon Zehnder International to help find next chief executive after Bernard Looney ousting
‘Extremely disrespectful’: Sausage and cider music festival to change dates after clash with Piper Alpha anniversary ceremony
The Hazlehead Park event had been scheduled for the date of the 36th anniversary of the North Sea disaster which claimed 167 lives.v
Report finds 100 North Sea storage sites needed to meet 2050 CCUS demand
A new report from Xodus has found around 100 North Sea reservoirs will be needed to meet UK demand for carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) by 2050.
UK government plans new oil and gas ‘price shock’ tax mechanism post-EPL
The UK government is planning for the introduction of a new tax mechanism for North Sea oil and gas operators following the scheduled end of the windfall tax in 2028