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  • Offshore Wind Could Bring GBP 2.9 Billion to UK Economy by 2030

    28 March 2017
    Business & Finance

    ORE Catapult published a new report on 28 March, highlighting the economic benefits of a strong UK offshore wind industry, which could be worth as much as GBP 2.9 billion to the UK economy by 2030.

  • UK fast-tracks consultation on o&g investment allowance

    23 January 2015

    The Prime Minister David Cameron reinforced the government’s support for the UK’s oil and gas industry at a meeting with industry representatives, hosted jointly with HM Treasury ministers Danny Alexander and Priti Patel. Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander and the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Priti Patel announced the launch of an investment […]

  • UK: Total Extends Drilling-Waste Management Contract with TWMA

    19 May 2011
    Business & Finance

      Environmental waste management contractor TWMA has been awarded a £4million contract extension by TOTAL E&P UK Limited for continued drilling-waste management services in the UK North Sea. The Aberdeen-headquartered firm has been contracted for a further two years to process and handle drill cuttings from the Rowan Viking’s first drilling campaign with TOTAL. The […]

  • UK: Hammond gives no further support to oil & gas sector

    24 November 2016

    The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond on Wednesday presented his first and last Autumn Statement reaffirming the government’s commitments to UK’s oil and gas sector without adding any new significant commitments. Namely, the Chancellor said in his speech on Wednesday: “We will deliver the commitments we have made to the oil and gas sector.” Following […]

  • UK: Centrica Awards AMEC East Irish Sea Contract

    28 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    AMEC, the international engineering and project management company, has been appointed by Centrica Energy Upstream to provide engineering, construction and project support services for their East Irish Sea onshore and offshore gas production assets. The 5-year contract is valued at £75 million (USD 117.4 million). AMEC’s scope of work includes project support, core operations and […]

  • GDF SUEZ, BP Make New UK CNS Discovery

    23 October 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    GDF SUEZ E&P UK Ltd and BP announced a new exploration discovery in the UK Central North Sea.   The discovery, which spans GDF SUEZ operated block 30/1f (licence P1588) and BP operated block 30/1c (licence P363) was flow tested at a maximum rate of 5,350 barrels of oil equivalent per day. The discovery, referred […]

  • China enters UK with £300 mln contract for Swansea tidal

    3 June 2015
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development, Technology

    China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) has been named as preferred bidder for the £300 mln contract to provide marine works for the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon. Under the terms of the contract, CHEC will be responsible for the construction of the 9.6 km long lagoon wall – including bund wall and coffer dam. In addition, […]

  • UK: DNS Meeting to Discuss Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Plans

    11 June 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    Decom North Sea (DNS), the oil and gas decommissioning forum, will host a lunch and learn event to give supply chain companies the opportunity to learn more about a variety of pertinent topics; from crisis communications, to the new developments at Aberdeen harbour. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 24, at the Doubletree […]

  • UK: EnCore Oil plc Announces Varadero Well Spud

    20 December 2010
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    EnCore Oil plc  announces that the Varadero exploration well 28/9-2 in Central North Sea block 28/9 was spudded at 21.45 hours on Saturday 18 December 2010. The EnCore operated well is being drilled using the Transocean Galaxy II heavy duty jack-up rig and is being managed by Applied Drilling Technology International (ADTI), a turnkey drilling […]

  • UK: Natural Power, SeaRoc Open New Office in Orkney

    14 March 2012

    Leading international renewable energy consultancy Natural Power and marine engineering specialists SeaRoc are opening a new office in Orkney, establishing a new joint presence for the companies to support the development of marine projects and encourage the growth of the wave and tidal energy industry. The Orkney office will provide a base for Natural Power […]

  • UK: Dong Welcomes Government’s Renewable Obligation Banding Review

    25 July 2012

    DONG Energy has today welcomed the publication of the government’s Renewable Obligation banding review. A spokesperson for the company said:  “The results of the review show that the Government has considered the solid evidence provided by the industry and made the right decision for offshore wind support.  “Having a reliable regime for offshore wind is […]

  • Komatsu HB215LC-1 Hybrid Excavator Makes UK Debut

    9 November 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    The first UK sale of the unique Komatsu HB215LC-1 hybrid excavator was completed in July, with the machine’s first deployment being the prestigious Crossrail transport project in Central London. Marubeni-Komatsu Ltd, the sole UK distributor of Komatsu heavy machinery, supplied five HB215LC-1 machines to Ridgway Rentals, a company based in Shropshire, in the West Midlands […]

  • K Line renames UK subsidiary to bolster energy transition efforts

    13 March 2025
    Business Developments & Projects, Outlook & Strategy, Transition

    Japan’s shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has decided to change the name of its London-based wholly-owned subsidiary K Line LNG Shipping (UK) Limited in a bid to strengthen its energy transition endeavors in Europe. According to the company, its British branch is set to go under the name of K Line Energy Shipping […]

  • UK: Trapoil Provides Romeo Well and Athena Acquisition Update

    27 December 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Trapoil, the independent oil and gas exploration and appraisal company focused on the UK Continental Shelf (“UKCS”) region of the North Sea, provides an operational update with regard to the Romeo well and the Athena acquisition. Romeo Well Operations are continuing on the Romeo (Licence P.1666, Block 30/11c) exploration prospect (“Romeo”) (Trapoil 12.5 per cent. […]

  • EOG Resources INC UK Hires Ocean Surf PSV

    5 April 2013

    EOG Recourses INC UK has awarded Ocean Surf a 7 well firm contract with start up end April/ early May 2013. The contract is expected to last approximately 300 days. Ocean Surf is trading the Spot market in UK sector.It is a Platform Supply Vessel, which has been converted to low NOx emission. EOG Resources, Inc. […]

  • First oil flows from Taqa’s Cladhan field (UK)

    29 December 2015

    Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa), on Tuesday announced first oil from the new Cladhan field development in the UK North Sea. The field is developed as a subsea tie-back to the Taqa-operated Tern Alpha platform. Peter Jones, Taqa’s UK managing director, said: “Cladhan is the third field developed by Taqa and the largest to date. […]

  • Unite says BP’s Forties sale is ‘bad for Scotland and UK’

    3 April 2017

    UK’s largest union Unite on Monday called for the Scottish and Westminster parliaments to carry out urgent inquiries following the sale of the Forties Pipeline System from BP to Ineos.  Unite opposed the move in March while the two companies were still in talks for the potential sale. Earlier on Monday BP informed it had agreed […]

  • UK: Ocean Installer Wins Subcontract for Scott Field Development

    30 May 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Project & Tenders

    Saipem has awarded Ocean Installer a subcontract for the installation and recovery of a Pipeline Initiation System at the Scott Field development. Saipem is contracted to undertake pipelay operations at the Scott Field development, and has subcontracted the installation and recovery of a Pipeline Initiation System, encompassed of suction pile and sheave assembly, to Ocean […]

  • UK: LNG Carrier Due at South Hook on May 5

    29 April 2013
    Vessels

    The UK’s South Hook terminal will receive a shipment of LNG from Qatar this week, according to the Milford Haven Port Authority website. The Mekaines LNG carrier, with a capacity of 266,000 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the South Hook terminal on May 5. Qatar Petroleum owns 67.5 per cent of South Hook […]

  • KCA Deutag Awarded Contracts in UK Sector of North Sea

    27 May 2013
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    KCA Deutag, the international drilling and engineering contractor and a global leader in platform drilling services, announces the award of significant drilling operation and maintenance contracts for work in the North Sea. These awards represent a long term commitment with core clients Total E&P UK, EnQuest and CNR International (CNRI). KCA Deutag was awarded a […]

  • SSE Appoints Two New Non-Executive Directors (UK)

    2 May 2011

      Two new non-Executive Directors have been appointed to the Board of SSE (Scottish and Southern Energy plc). Jeremy Beeton and Katie Bickerstaffe will join the Board on 1 July 2011. Jeremy is Director General of the UK Government Olympic Executive, the body overseeing the London 2012 Olympic Games. He joined the Executive from the […]

  • UK: CSL Supports Endeavour’s Subsea Team at Rochelle Project

    11 June 2012
    Business & Finance

    CSL, the Aberdeen-headquartered project management and engineering company is currently supporting Endeavour Energy UK Limited (Endeavour) as preferred supplier for the provision of Offshore Company Representation in support of the Subsea Facilities Offshore Installation for the Rochelle Development Project. Endeavour is the operator of the Rochelle Field located in Blocks 15/26 and 15/27 in the […]

  • UK: Premier Oil Spuds East Fyne Appraisal Well

    16 January 2012
    Business & Finance

    Antrim Energy Inc. today announced that it has been notified by operator Premier Oil UK Limited (“Premier”) that drilling operations have commenced on the East Fyne appraisal well in the UK Central North Sea block 21/28a (Antrim working interest 35.1%). Well 21/28a-11 (the “East Fyne well”) is located in the eastern portion of the Fyne […]

  • Centrica Buys UK North Sea Assets from Total

    22 February 2012

    Centrica plc said it has reached an agreement with Total E&P UK Limited to acquire their non-operated portfolio of producing oil and gas assets and associated infrastructure in the Central North Sea (CNS) for a total cash consideration of $388 million (£246 million). Around 20% of the consideration is allocated to UK tax allowances. The […]

  • Zero-emission hydrogen USV receives UK government funding

    10 November 2022
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Environment, Green Marine, Outlook & Strategy, Transition, Vessels, Vision

    SEA-KIT International has secured funding through the second round of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) to design a hydrogen-powered, zero-emission uncrewed surface vessel (USV). SEA-KIT and Bramble Energy will implement outputs from a Round 1 project that marinized a printed circuit board (PCB) hydrogel fuell cell into a proof-of-concept USV design that meets the […]