Fossil Energy
‘Serious problem’ at Thistle platform, RMT says after workers evacuated
Following the evacuation of 151 workers from EnQuest’s Thistle platform in the North Sea on Monday, Britain’s workers’ union RMT has said the speed of evacuation suggested a serious problem.
Update: EnQuest evacuates workers from Thistle offshore platform
UK oil and gas operator EnQuest has evacuated workers from its Thistle platform, sitting 125 miles northeast of Shetland, UK.
Aker BP posts loss in 3Q. Oil output below expected due to Valhall delays
The Norwegian oil company Aker BP has posted a net loss for the third quarter, and a below expected production due to delays in the Valhall field well stimulation program.
Expro elects ex-Tidewater man as new chief financial officer
Oilfield services company Expro has appointed a new chief financial officer (CFO) of the company.
WoodMac: Shell’s Khazar exit highlights project’s marginal economics
Shell has decided to withdraw from a project located offshore Kazakhstan. This decision highlights the project’s marginal economics in the highly competitive global portfolios of the majors, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Equinor sends first Johan Sverdrup oil to Mongstad
Oil from the giant Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea off Norway has arrived at the Mongstad plant north of Bergen.
Transocean delays Jurong drillship delivery again
Offshore drilling contractor Transocean has delayed the delivery of one of the two ultra-deepwater drillships it has under construction at the Jurong shipyard in Singapore.
SeaBird Exploration names interim chief executive officer
Seismic player SeaBird Exploration appointed an interim chief executive officer (CEO) of the company on Sunday, October 20.
ConocoPhillips gets nod to drill North Sea well
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted ConocoPhillips a drilling permit for a well located in the North Sea offshore Norway.
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Ineos reopens Forties pipeline after lightning strike shutdown
Ineos has reopened the Forties Pipeline System, which carries the North Sea oil and gas to shore, following a shutdown caused by a loss of power at Cruden Bay.
Buzzard field shut down again due to pipework defect
CNOOC Petroleum Europe Limited has shut down its Buzzard field, located in the UK sector of the North Sea, for the second time in two weeks due to pipework defect.
Three new rig deals add $75 million to Transocean’s backlog
Offshore drilling contractor Transocean has secured three new drilling contracts, adding around $75 million to its backlog.
Noble secures more work for two offshore rigs
Offshore drilling contractor Noble Corporation has secured a contract extension for a drillship in South America and another one for a jack-up rig offshore the UK.