North Sea oil news
Norway not planning further production cuts
Norway, which is not part of the OPEC+ group, has said it would cut its oil production by 250 000 bpd in June and by 134 000 bpd in 2H20.
Neptune Energy begins Dugong drilling campaign
The announcement comes a day after Petrolia, a partner in the programme along with Concedo and Idemitsu Petroleum, had said that drilling would start by 19 June.
Rystad Energy: Covid-19 to reduce world’s recoverable oil by 282 billion bbl
Rystad Energy has released its annual global energy outlook, which claims that the Covid-19 downturn will expedite peak oil demand.
Drilling of Dugong well set to begin this week
The well is located to the west of the Snorre field in the Northern North Sea, in a block operated by Neptune Energy.
PG Flow Solutions awarded pump supply contract for Aker BP’s Hod project
PG Flow Solutions will deliver miscellaneous pumps to the platform topside, including a pressure equalising pump, freshwater pump, freshwater pressure pump, diesel transfer pump, and one hazardous open drain pump.
UK offshore industry commits to halving emissions by 2030
A report published by industry body OGUK has outlined how the target will be achieved through changes to operations, progressive reductions in flaring and venting, and major capital investment programmes aimed at using electricity rather than gas, to power offshore facilities.
Var Energi extending life of Balder area in North Sea
The Balder Future project is aiming to extend the life of the area to 2045.
Shell awards FPSO decommissioning contract to AF Gruppen
The Curlew FPSO operated in the North Sea.
Scottish government establishes support fund for industry diversification
The £62 million Energy Transition Fund will support businesses in the oil, gas and energy sectors over the next five years as they grow and diversify and will help attract private sector investment in the region.
Total E&P UK receives environmental certification
The company has been certified for ISO50001 by ERM CVS.