Fossil Energy
Kongsberg Maritime upgrades safety and automation systems on Aker BP’s FPSO
Kongsberg Maritime has successfully updated 19 Safety and Automation Systems (SAS) controllers on Aker BP’s FPSO vessel.
Shell goes ahead with seismic survey off South Africa but faces new court hearing
Shell has kicked off its controversial seismic survey activities off South Africa despite growing opposition from environmentalists.
Drilling costs swell for Guyana exploration well
Drilling costs for an exploration well located off Guyana are expected to increase as drilling operations are taking longer than expected.
DNV expects oil & gas capex to shrink and offshore wind growth to trigger race for ocean space
An unprecedented race for ocean space is on the horizon driven by the exponential growth of offshore wind power. It is expected that by 2050 offshore wind will overtake the oil and gas sector and receive the largest investments in the Blue Economy while the oil and gas industry will shrink to only 2
PetroNor names interim replacement after authorities detain CEO on suspicion of criminal offence
PetroNor has appointed an interim CEO, after Økokrim detained its CEO, Knut Søvold, on suspicion of a criminal offence.
Talos elects ex-Noble exec to lead carbon capture and storage business
Houston-based Talos Energy has elected a former Noble Energy executive to lead its carbon capture and sequestration business.
Five players chasing carbon storage areas offshore Norway
Norway’s government has received applications from five companies for two areas associated with the injection and storage of CO2.
BP to raise its stake in ‘iconic’ UK field as Viaro heads out
BP is increasing its stake in a field located on the UKCS through a deal signed with Viaro Energy’s subsidiary RockRose Energy.
Industry players looking into eco-friendly seismic data collection
Equinor, Lundin, Shearwater GeoServices and Vår Energi have established a joint industry project seeking to develop a more environmentally friendly method for seismic data colletion.
North Star begins fleet decarbonisation journey
North Star, the UK’s largest ship operator servicing the oil and gas industry, has kick-started its ambitious fleet decarbonisation plans with an in-depth sustainability study across its 44 offshore infrastructure support vessels.
Santos getting ready for two wells near Dorado field
Santos is preparing to start drilling operations on two exploration wells near the Dorado field. with the first well set to begin in January 2022.
Stena rig arrives in Morocco to drill Chariot wells
A Stena Drilling-owned rig has arrived in waters offshore Morocco to carry out drilling operations on the Anchois gas project for Chariot.
Aker BP sanctions North Sea discovery important for Ivar Aasen area
Aker BP and its licence partners have affirmed the investment decision for the development of a North Sea discovery.
BP picks contractors for UK’s landmark carbon capture and storage cluster prize
BP has selected two consortia of contractors to participate in a FEED competition to advance the development of one of the first decarbonised industrial clusters in the world.