North Sea oil news
Shell delays making decision on North Sea and Gulf of Mexico projects
The company is delaying final investment decisions (FIDs) on the Jackdaw natural gas field in the North Sea and the Whale deepwater oil discovery in the Gulf of Mexico.
OGUK report highlights critical role of industry
A new report published by OGUK shows domestic oil and gas production in 2019 met nearly two thirds of the UK’s oil and gas demands.
Norway's oil output down in March
Oil production in March was 4.4% lower than the NPD’s forecast, due to technical problems at some fields.
Norco to maintain UK's Alcad batteries for North Sea oil and gas operators
Norco’s team of certified technicians will inspect, survey and maintain the UK’s fleet of Alcad nickel batteries, providing customers with technical support and advice.
Ardyne awarded P&A and fishing contracts in the North Sea for 175 wells
The projects will commence in 2Q20 and 3Q20.
Paradigm Flow Services recognised for deluge wet testing on North Sea platform
PFS was asked to carry out work to wet test nine deluge systems on Chrysaor's Britannia platform.
Shell extends Petrojarl Knarr FPSO contract with Altera Infrastructure
The contract has been extended until at least March 2022.
10 exploration wells in Norwegian Continental Shelf expected to be postponed by Covid-19 and low oil price
In January 2020 there were plans for approximately 50 exploration wells, but this has been reduced to 40 by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and low oil prices.
Allseas awarded removal contract for Valhall topsides and jackets
Allseas’ heavy lift vessel Pioneering Spirit will execute the work for Aker BP at the Valhall oilfield between 2021 and 2026.
Risk of suspension looms for top planned exploration wells, says Rystad Energy
At least nine of the world’s top planned exploration wells for 2020 are at risk of being suspended as a result of the combined effect on oil and gas activities of the Covid-19 virus and the oil price war.