North Sea oil news
Compliance at scale: EPA recognition puts autonomous OGI into routine LDAR
The EPA has formally recognised a drone-based inspection method, which means remote methane inspections now count for compliance.
TAQA UK achieves decommissioning milestone as Eider Alpha topside is removed in North Sea
TAQA UK’s Eider Alpha topside has been successfully removed, marking the first of its Northern North Sea platforms to be lifted and dismantled.
Wood Mackenzie: North Sea production can remain within emissions targets even if commercial reserves were increased by 50%
Wood Mackenzie analysis reveals that UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) production scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions outperform the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's global net zero emissions pathway by 25 - 50 million t CO2e per annum.
Aker BP and FourPhase deliver industry-first remote solids management project in the North Sea
FourPhase is the very first solids management specialist to perform remote operations offshore.
Sarens works on the load-out of a 11 500 t jacket at Valhall PWP oilfield in Norway
This job is the first in a series of transports that will culminate in the transport of the PWP Topside, weighing approximately 18 800 t.
New oil and gas discovery near the Troll field
Equinor and partners have struck oil and gas in the Fram area, nine kilometres north of the Troll field in the North Sea.
Significant oil discovery in the Yggdrasil area
Aker BP has successfully completed the Omega Alfa exploration campaign in the Norwegian North Sea, resulting in a significant oil discovery that adds substantial new resources to the Yggdrasil area.
DNV inspection to provide quality assurance for two of UK’s first CCS projects
The company has signed three-year contracts to support Net Zero Teesside Power and Northern Endurance Partnership.
AI-powered detection delivers improved safety to offshore operators
Zelim’s intelligent detection and tracking system has been installed on a second jack-up rig.
Aker BP strengthens North Sea portfolio with Japex agreement
Aker BP ASA has entered into an agreement with Japex Norge AS to swap a 10% interest in the Aker BP-operated Alve Nord development and a 3.5% interest in the Verdande development.