Fossil Energy
N-Sea targets better subsea solutions with newly chartered vessel
N-Sea Group has signed a long-term vessel agreement with EDT Offshore for an advanced DP-3 multi-purpose offshore support vessel with a track record in subsea services.
TotalEnergies selling third of its stake in Greater Laggan Area fields to Kistos
London-listed Kistos is buying interests in several gas fields located West of Shetland from French major TotalEnergies.
Aker BP building data factory in the cloud to improve productivity
Aker BP has joined forces with Accenture to develop and deploy a cloud-based solution to improve oil and gas operations.
In focus: Cross-sector collaborations replacing fossil fuels with green energy
In the face of decarbonisation challenges, presenting a united front seems to be a way around for offshore energy players. During the last week of January, we have witnessed a number of cross-sector collaborations established with a single aim to eliminate carbon emissions and reach the net-zero des
UK pipeline decom firm targets more oil & gas clients with new facility
Northern Ireland-headquartered pipeline decommissioning specialist Decom Engineering has opened a new facility near Aberdeen as it wants to target new North Sea oil and gas clients. The investment valued at more than £250,000 is expected to allow faster deployment of Decom’s assets to clients workin
Clash between rig and vessel spotlights safety perils arising from ‘commercial pressure’
The recent collision in the North Sea highlights hidden safety threats arising from disregarding maritime procedures for the sake of profit.
Schlumberger solution to help optimize Northern Lights performance
The Northern Lights joint venture has selected Schlumberger to deliver its DELFI digital platform for the Northern Lights carbon capture and storage project in order to optimize performance in carbon transport and storage. The DELFI cognitive E&P environment will be used to streamline subsurface wor
Shell gains approval to use Transocean rig for Ormen Lange drilling
Shell has received consent from Norway’s offshore regulator for exploration drilling in the Norwegian Sea with one of Transocean’s rigs.
Two players in design battle for Equinor’s stalled project while EIS gets unfavourable review
Equinor has selected two engineering players to carry out conceptual studies for an FPSO vessel while the review of the project’s EIS deemed it an unreliable source of information for decision-making processes.
COWI puts its foot down on new fossil fuel projects, welcomes offshore wind and green hydrogen
The Denmark-headquartered engineering company COWI will turn down all fossil fuel projects from now on as it aims to transform its business and reach 100 per cent revenue within sustainability-related projects in three to five years’ time. In a press release issued on 25 January, the CEO of COWI Gro
Equinor now officially opening challenging Martin Linge field
Equinor is now officially opening its operated Martin Linge field, located in the North Sea, following the production start-up last year.
Wellesley strikes out in North Sea well
Wellesley has concluded the drilling of a wildcat well north of the Gjøa field in the northern North Sea, but the well turned out to be dry.
James Fisher Decommissioning rolls out
James Fisher has launched James Fisher Decommissioning (JF Decom), its new business line which will support the decommissioning needs of customers in the renewables and oil and gas markets. All current decommissioning capabilities offered by James Fisher Offshore will transfer into JF Decom to provi
Maersk Drilling connecting rigs to green shore-to-ship power while docked at Esbjerg
Danish Maersk Drilling and Port Esbjerg have been working together to enable the supply of green power for offshore rigs to cut emissions.