North Sea oil news
TechnipFMC awarded contract for Breidablikk Pipelay and subsea installation
TechnipFMC’s scope of work for Equinor includes provision of flexible jumpers and rigid pipelines as well as pipeline installation work.
Equinor and Microsoft collaborate on Northern Lights carbon capture and storage value chain
Equinor has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft to explore ways to support the Northern Lights carbon capture and storage project as a technology partner.
Enpro Subsea enables safe removal of ‘attic’ oil from Brent Bravo’s concrete cells
Enpro’s technology enabled the safe access and removal of ‘attic’ oil from concrete storage cells at the base of the Brent Bravo platform in 140 m water depth.
DNV GL and Aker BP carry out remote surveys of offshore cranes
DNV GL performed remote safety inspections of one box boom pedestal crane on the Valhall Flank West and two knuckle boom cranes on the Skarv field, both as part of annual surveys.
Norway strike called off
An agreement was reached in a meeting last Friday between Norwegian Oil and Gas and the Norwegian Organisation of Managers and Executives (Lederne).
Neptune Energy increases interest in Dugong discovery
Neptune Energy is to increase its interest in the Dugong licence to 45%.
Norway strike could close Johan Sverdrup field
If the ongoing strike on the Norwegian continental shelf continues until 14 October, the Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea will have to close production until further notice.
Equinor project costs increased by COVID-19
Equinor has said that the COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted the development of Norway's offshore oil and gas projects, pushing up costs and postponing startups.
Chrysaor and Premier Oil agree merger
The merger creates the British North Sea's largest oil and gas producer.
Four Equinor fields in the North Sea shut down by strike
Equinor has conducted a controlled closure of the Gudrun, Gina Krog, Kvitebjørn and Valemon fields.