North Sea oil news
Nova module lifted onto Gjøa platform
The world’s largest crane vessel, Heerema Marine Contractors’ Sleipnir, safely transported the topside module onto the Neptune-operated Gjøa platform in a three-hour operation.
UK OGA outlines plans for achieving net zero emissions by 2050
The OGA has said that the North Sea oil and gas industry should go considerably faster and farther in reducing its own carbon footprint, or risk losing its social licence to operate.
Awilco Drilling and Petrofac delay North Sea P&A programmes
The plug and abandonment programme on the Rubie and Renee fields in the North Sea has been delayed until 25 May 2020.
OGUK calls for urgent action to preserve jobs and energy security
OGUK has warned that up to 30 000 jobs could be lost in the sector as it called for the transition to net zero to be put at the heart of recovery plans.
Maersk Drilling to stack North Sea rigs
Maersk Drilling is to reduce its offshore crew pool as a result of tenders and projects being delayed or cancelled.
Petrofac extends scope of contract with Repsol Sinopec
Petrofac is preparing to extend its provision of operations and maintenance services to Repsol Sinopec Resources UK.
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.