North Sea oil news
Neptune secures renewable electricity supplies for German assets
The company has secured new renewable electricity supplies for its operated assets in Germany, reducing emissions by more than 11 000 t of CO2 per year.
Well-Safe Solutions announces agreement to add third rig to fleet
The rig acquisition is expected to create around 100 jobs in a variety of onshore and offshore roles.
Neptune Energy announces the discovery of oil and gas at the Hamlet exploration wells in the North Sea.
Work is continuing to confirm potential recoverable resources, but Neptune’s preliminary estimate is 8-24 million boe.
Greater Ekofisk Area production licenses extended
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) has extended the production licenses in the Greater Ekofisk Area from 2028 to 2048.
TechnipFMC awarded significant integrated EPCI contract by Wintershall Dea
The project will boost production at the existing Maria field in the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The contract includes subsea trees, spools, jumpers, and flexible pipes.
Green light for Hod B
Hod B in the North Sea will soon come on stream, thanks to an unmanned facility remote-controlled from the Valhall field.
Maersk Drilling sells jack-up rig Maersk Convincer
The transaction will contribute to the optimisation of Maersk's fleet in line with the company's strategic priorities.
Drilling permit for well 2/8-19 in North Sea
The drilling permit has been granted based upon the petroleum resource act paragraph 13.
Spud of Cambozola exploration well
Resources for the entire Cambozola prospect have been estimated at 159 million boe.
Hod B field starts production
Aker BP, which operates the field, and partner Pandion Energy expect Hod to produce 40 million barrels of oil.