North Sea oil news
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.
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.