Fossil Energy
UK oil & gas regulator rebrands to reflect role in energy transition
UK’s oil and gas regulator, the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA), has changed its name to reflect its evolving role in the energy transition.
Aker BP wins regulator’s approval to use Hod B platform in North Sea
Norwegian offshore safety regulator has given Aker BP its consent to use the Hod B platform at a field in the North Sea off Norway.
Neptune finds hydrocarbons in North Sea well
Neptune Energy and its partners have encountered hydrocarbons at the Hamlet exploration well in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.
Denmark asks for input on tender plan and executive order for CO2 storage in North Sea
The Danish Energy Agency has invited comments on a plan for tenders and an executive order for geological storage of CO2 in the North Sea.
In focus: Accelerating the energy transition
The global energy transition continues to be a strategic priority for many players, including those involved in the maritime and offshore energy sectors.
Stena Drilling preparing for Evolution: new ultra-deepwater drillship addition to its fleet
UK-based offshore drilling contractor Stena Drilling is preparing for the latest addition to its fleet of drilling rigs, the Stena Evolution.
Shell files revised plan for North Sea field development
Shell has released an amended environmental statement for a gas field in the UK North Sea, which the country’s regulators rejected last year.
Eifler to lead new company’s management team after Noble-Maersk merger
Noble Corporation and Maersk Drilling are setting up a management team to run the new company following their merger completion.
Shell gets approval to restart Prelude FLNG
Shell has been given approval to restart its Prelude FLNG facility offshore Western Australia after a more than three-month shut-down.
Norway sees small increase but deviates from forecast in February output
In comparison to the previous month, Norway’s oil and gas production increased in February 2022, however, it was below NPD’s predictions.
Equinor’s charter of Remøy vessel includes potential upgrade to run on ammonia
Equinor has inked a long-term deal with Remøy Shipping for one of its PSVs with ammonia conversion potential to reduce emissions.
Ørsted’s offshore wind and BP’s CCUS plans clash in UK waters
Ørsted and BP have submitted position statements to the UK Planning Inspectorate with regard to their offshore wind and carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) projects in the UK, with Ørsted saying BP is trying to force exclusion so that the offshore wind developer cannot locate its Hornsea Four t
Offshore drilling focus to pay off for Saipem following new $325 million award
Italian oilfield services contractor Saipem has been awarded a contract by Aker BP for a drilling campaign offshore Norway.
Heerema’s two giant crane vessels switch to green shore power in Rotterdam – gallery
Dutch contractor Heerema Marine Contractors has connected its two giant heavy-lift vessels to a shore power installation in Rotterdam.