Fossil Energy

Three organisations teaming up to unlock UK’s full carbon capture and storage potential
Three organisations have decided to renew their collaboration to explore the potential of carbon capture and storage on the UKCS.

EU to phase out all Russian oil imports ‘in orderly fashion’
The European Union has proposed a ban on all Russian oil imports, aiming to phase out Russian crude oil within six months and refined products by year-end.

BP goes all-in with plans to invest over $22 billion in UK energy
BP intends to invest up to £18 billion (about $22.5 billion) in the UK’s energy system by the end of 2030.

UK operator to own no rigs after selling its other stacked semi-sub
UK-based Awilco Drilling has decided to sell a semi-submersible rig to its compatriot decommissioning services provider, Well-Safe Solutions.

DeepOcean named Aker BP’s preferred supplier of subsea operations
Norwegian operator Aker BP has appointed DeepOcean as the preferred supplier of subsea operations related to inspection, intervention, repair, survey and emergent operations together with associated onshore engineering and project management services. The parties have a joint commitment to cooperate

All approvals secured for Lundin Energy-Aker BP merger
Lundin Energy and Aker BP have received all necessary governmental approvals for the merger between Lundin Energy’s E&P business and Aker BP.

WATCH: Njord A platform returns to the field after major revamp
After nearly six years, Equinor has completed the renovation of its Njord A platform and towed it to the Norwegian Sea.

Another Maersk rig to get low-emission upgrade ahead of new gig
Maersk Drilling has secured a contract with Aker BP, who will employ an ultra-harsh environment jack-up rig at the Ivar Aasen field offshore Norway.

BP makes headway with plans to develop North Sea oil field
Oil and gas major BP is moving ahead with plans for the development of the Murlach field in the UK North Sea.

In pursuit of restructuring goals, Havila sees the back of two vessels
Havila Shipping has sold two of its platform supply vessels to an undisclosed buyer in a bid to pursue its restructuring strategy.

In focus: Activists take the front line against fossil fuels, as maritime industry steps up clean fuels game
‘Actions, not words’ perfectly summarizes the general feeling of environmental activists who took the front line in fight against fossil fuels industry and its supporters. Living up to their creed, however, is the maritime sector which has also stepped up efforts on a global level to adopt more envi

New North Sea projects targeting 1.3 billion barrels of oil and gas
The annual performance review for the UK’s top producers highlighted 33 new projects targeting 1.3 billion barrels of oil and gas.

Dutch operator takes on Maersk rig for North Sea well
Offshore drilling contractor Maersk Drilling has been awarded a one-well extension for one of its jack-up rigs in the Dutch North Sea.

Shell fined for breaching production consents for North Sea fields
UK’s regulator has fined Shell and served it with a sanction notice for breaching production consents for five fields in the North Sea.