North Sea oil news
Jacket contract for Johan Sverdrup phase 2
Equinor and the Johan Sverdrup licence have awarded a jacket contract for the processing platform for Johan Sverdrup phase 2 to Kværner. The contract value is around NOK 900 million.
Serica Energy: Columbus field development plan approval
The company has announced that the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has approved the Field Development Plan (FDP) for the North Sea Columbus Development.
Follow-on contracts awarded to Bilfinger in the North Sea
The company has received follow-up orders from its contract partner, the Norwegian service company Aibel, that are to tie in with phase 1 of the Johan Sverdrup oil field project.
Equinor receives consent for exploration drilling in the North Sea
The Petroleum Safety Authority have given Equinor Energy AS consent for exploration drilling of well 36/1-3.
Total: extended lifespan for Skirne and Byggve
Total E & P Norge AS has received consent to use Skirne and Byggve beyond the originally planned operational life.
Equinor: 4.7 million bbls more Troll oil with new gas module
A new gas module has been put on stream on Troll B, boosting the oil production and processing capacity on the Troll field.
Aker BP: safe and effective plugging of wells at Valhall
Maersk Invincible has completed the plug and abandonment (P&A) programme of wells at the Valhall field centre.
Claxton to support MOL Norge’s first well programme on the Norwegian Continental Shelf
The award is through Ross Offshore Well Management AS, which Claxton will support with equipment delivery.
Wellesley announces successful appraisal of Grosbeak Discovery in Northern North Sea
Wells 35/11-21S and 35/11-21A were drilled in production licence Pl248I where Wellesley holds a 60% operated interest.
Equinor announces 3Q18 financial results
The Norwegian company has reported adjusted earnings of US$2 billion after tax in 3Q18, and reduced its net debt ratio by 1.5% to 25.7%.