North Sea oil news
OPEX extends data analytics partnership with Dana Petroleum
As Dana’s data analytics partner, OPEX will be applying its X-PAS analytics platform across the firm’s Triton and Western Isles FPSO assets.
Equinor and partners discover oil near Troll field
Recoverable resources at the Røver North discovery are estimated at between 7 and 11 million m3 of oil equivalent, corresponding to 44 – 69 million boe.
Deloitte and OGUK report urges offshore industry to ‘reimagine’ its business and models to maximise energy transition opportunities
Improving commercial models which support cost reduction whilst incentivising the supply chain could re-energise collaborative culture, according to the findings of the annual Deloitte and OGUK Collaboration Report.
Equinor receives drilling permit in production licence 785 S
The drilling programme for well 31/11-1 S relates to the drilling of a wildcat well in production licence 785 S.
Neptune Energy starts Seagull drilling campaign in North Sea
The Gorilla VI (JU-248) jack-up rig, operated by Valaris, will drill four wells for the development over the course of the drilling campaign which is expected to last 18 months.
Petrofac awarded enhanced North Sea contract by INEOS FPS
Petrofac will continue to supply personnel to the Unity Platform in the Central North Sea, the onshore Cruden Bay Terminal and other landline sites, as well as provide engineering and construction support.
NPD awards 61 offshore exploration licences to 30 companies
30 companies, including Equinor, Wintershall Dea, Lundin Energy, and Neptune Energy, have received offers of ownership interests in a total of 61 production licences on the Norwegian Shelf.
Equinor awards Altus and Archer framework contracts for integrated wireline services
The contracts are awarded for a fixed period of around five years from May 2021.
Premier Oil shareholders vote for merger with Chrysaor
Premier Oil will be renamed Harbour Energy but maintain its London listing as part of its reverse takeover by Chrysaor.
Neptune Energy awards contracts for Cygnus gas platform
The integrity management and fabric maintenance contracts have been awarded to Oceaneering and Stork.