Fossil Energy
UK unveils landmark strategy to reach net-zero by 2050
The UK government has launched its landmark net-zero strategy, outlining measures to lower its reliance on fossil fuels and transition to a green and sustainable future.
Harland & Wolff’s Arnish facility wins its first contract
Harland & Wolff, owned by InfraStrata, has secured the first contract for its Arnish facility located in the Western Isles, Scotland.
Two UK carbon capture and storage projects selected for state funding
UK has selected two clusters to receive the funding and develop their proposed carbon capture usage and storage projects starting from 2025.
PetroNor negotiates Gambian licence extension to progress farm-out talks
PetroNor has negotiated an extension for its A4 licence in The Gambia, which will allow it to progress discussions with potential partners.
Woodside’s Scarborough seismic survey plan open for comments
Australia’s National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) is inviting public comments for Woodside’s proposed Scarborough 4D B1 marine seismic survey.
Talos Energy teams up with TechnipFMC for carbon capture and storage projects
Talos Energy and TechnipFMC have entered into a strategic alliance to develop and deliver technical and commercial solutions to CCS projects.
Wave energy firm expands Aberdeen base to meet oil & gas decarbonisation push
UK-based wave energy company Mocean Energy has opened a new dedicated office in Aberdeen to meet growing oil and gas interest in decarbonisation of North Sea assets.
Petrobras charters Subsea 7 pipelay trio
Subsea 7 has secured long-term day-rate contracts with Petrobras for the pipelay support vessels (PLSV) Seven Waves, Seven Rio and Seven Sun. Seven Waves will commence the new contract in the first quarter of 2022, Seven Rio in the second quarter of 2022 and Seven Sun in the third quarter of 2022. E
Providence Resources on the lookout for new CEO
Providence Resources has revealed that its chief executive officer (CEO) has resigned, thus, the board is looking for his replacement.
Peterson COO to retire from the role
International energy logistics provider Peterson has confirmed that its Chief Operating Officer will retire as planned at the end of 2021.
No more rigs in Northern Drilling’s fleet after second drillship gets cancelled
John Frederiksen’s Northern Drilling has now cancelled resale contracts for both of its newbuild drillships with South Korea’s DSME.
Chevron books accommodation vessel for Wheatstone job
Edda Accommodation has secured a new contract for its Edda Fides vessel with Chevron for operations in Australia.
Fresh North Sea well on the horizon for Aker BP
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued a drilling permit to Aker BP for a wildcat well in the North Sea off Norway.
Sentinel secures funding for subsea well monitoring technology
Sentinel Subsea has secured a six-figure investment from Alba Equity and Scottish Enterprise for the development of WellSentinel, its technology for the monitoring of subsea wells. WellSentinel allows for long-term remote monitoring and managing of the integrity of subsea wells, wellheads and Xmas t