North Sea

Industry has to demonstrate 'license to operate' says new SPE Offshore Europe 2019 chair

Submitted by Editorial staff on 18th June 2018

18th June 2018

The energy industry has to continuously demonstrate its excellence in order to maintain a ‘license to operate’, says the newly appointed conference chair of SPE Offshore Europe 2019 Michael Borrell, senior vice president, North Sea and Russia at Total.

TechX Pioneers break new ground in oil and gas

Submitted by Editorial staff on 4th June 2018

04th June 2018

Today, 10 exciting tech start-ups with potentially game-changing solutions join the first cohort of the Oil & Gas Technology’s Centre’s TechX Pioneer accelerator programme.

SNC-Lavalin joins Decom North Sea Decommissioning Leadership Group

Submitted by Editorial staff on 1st June 2018

01st June 2018

Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has joined the new Decom North Sea Decommissioning Leadership Group, helping to drive the strategic direction and the delivery of Decom North Sea’s objectives. SNC-Lavalin acquired WS Atkins plc on July 3, 2017.

SIMMONS EDECO wins North Sea contract

Submitted by Editorial staff on 29th May 2018

29th May 2018

As a result of a multi-million pound contract award from a major North Sea oil and gas operator, SIMMONS EDECO will provide wellhead and valve maintenance services for all of its assets in the North Sea.

Trends in E&P activity values reach highest levels since 2014

Submitted by Editorial staff on 24th May 2018

24th May 2018

Gap between UKCS and international market confidence has closed for first time in five years

Aquaterra Energy promotes leadership team to drive growth strategy

Submitted by Editorial staff on 24th May 2018

24th May 2018

Aquaterra Energy, a leader in global offshore engineering solutions, today announced two pivotal senior management promotions to spearhead its continued growth strategy.

Aker Solutions secures Troll Phase 3 topside modification contract

Submitted by Mark Venables on 24th May 2018

24th May 2018

Aker Solutions secured a contract valued at over NOK 1 billion from Equinor to deliver a module for the Troll A platform that will help increase output at one of Norway's largest natural gas fields.

Equinor awarded nine licences in the 30th Offshore Licensing Round

Submitted by Mark Venables on 24th May 2018

24th May 2018

Equinor is pleased to have been awarded nine new licences in the 30th Offshore Licensing round, 8 as operator, as announced by the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) today.

PJ Valves picked for $3.5m of FPSO contracts

Submitted by Editorial staff on 23rd May 2018

23rd May 2018

PJ Valves (PJV), the specialist manufacturer and supplier of valves for the global energy industry, has been awarded two significant contracts for valve supply for FPSOs (floating, production, storage and offloading) with a combined total of $3.5m by two major oil and gas operators.

Tendeka’s field trial with North Sea operator proves a success

Submitted by Editorial staff on 17th May 2018

17th May 2018

Independent global completions service company Tendeka has demonstrated a further capability of its PulseEight wireless technology with a major North Sea operator.