North Sea oil news
Longboat Energy makes non-commercial discovery in Southern North Sea
The Mugnetind discovery is estimated to contain recoverable resources between 5 and 11 million boe, which is not considered to be commercial in isolation.
Orcadian Energy receives expressions of interest for Pilot field FPSO
Three companies currently operating FPSOs on the UKCS have submitted detailed proposals to Orcadian.
29 bids submitted for UKCS offshore electrification competition
Winners to be awarded a share of the fund will be announced in early December, with work to be completed by 31 March 2021 and project reports to be published in 2Q22.
Odfjell Energy and Odfjell Well Services form P&A and slot recovery alliance
The aim of the Odfjell Collaboration Alliance is to provide a complete service offering of rig, modular rig, jacking unit, wireline, plugs and all other services needed to successfully execute projects within P&A or slot recovery operations.
Yme field produces first oil
Expected recoverable reserves in Yme are estimated to be approximately 10 million standard cubic meters of oil – or 63 million barrels.
Southwark field jack-up rig develops leg problems
Noble Corp., the owner of the Noble Hans Deul rig, has initiated an investigation into the cause of the issue.
Tailwind Energy completes development well at Evelyn field
The Evelyn field is expected to be on production, via the Triton FPSO, in 4Q22.
Baron Oil increases interest in North Sea licence
The company has increased its interest in Offshore Licence P2478 from 15% to 32%.
Orcadian Energy to farm out Carra prospect to Carrick Resources
The Carra prospect lies to the East of the Crinan and Dandy discoveries and to the South of Fyne in the North Sea.
Lundin Energy drills dry well in North Sea
The well was drilled about 1 km west of the Solveig field in the North Sea.