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UK Research and Innovation gives green light to ReFLEX Orkney project

UK Research and Innovation gives green light to ReFLEX Orkney project   The ground-breaking ReFLEX Orkney project has passed the first stage gate review, enabling it to move from feasibility stage to demonstration. ReFLEX Orkney has successfully progressed through the first stage of the project, following a review meeting with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) last month [January 202...

KBR secures PMC services contract for Ghasha concession project

KBR secures PMC services contract for Ghasha concession project   US-based engineering company, KBR has secured a major project management consultancy (PMC) services contract from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) for the Ghasha concession portfolio of projects in the UAE. As per the terms of the contract, KBR will serve as the main PMC contractor and will be responsible to manage the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts for the projects. The contract w...

Greenpeace deliver 500 solar panels to BP’s new CEO and shutdown HQ

Greenpeace deliver 500 solar panels to BP’s new CEO and shutdown HQ   At 3am this morning, 100 Greenpeace activists delivered 500 solar panels with a total area of over 800 square metres to BP’s London Headquarters in St James’ Square, London. All six office doors around the building have been blocked with activists locked to dirty oil barrels to prevent staff from entering. Police prevented the activists from installing the panels on the pavements and roads surro...

The Rise Of Namaka Subsea…

The Rise Of Namaka Subsea…   Who is Namaka Subsea? Namaka Subsea is an Aberdeen based subsea consulting company that began trading in July 2014 and has since developed into a global subject matter expert. Sandy Harper, Director, has been at the forefront of the company from the beginning, and understands the importance of doing the job safely and to the Clients requirements. Since the doors first opened the company has grown exponentially, with what first began as two men...

UK North Sea Oil & Gas Review – January 2020

UK North Sea Oil & Gas Review – January 2020   Despite the festive period, the UK oil and gas industry had an eventful month between the middle of December and the middle of January. Major industry reports, updates on field developments, and a lot of corporate contracts marked this past month in the UK North Sea oil and gas sector.   Following the general election in the UK, industry association OGUK issued on 13 December a statement in response to the election resul...

Biggest Ever Subsea Expo dives into the Blue Economy

Biggest Ever Subsea Expo dives into the Blue Economy   Subsea Expo 2020, set to be the biggest in the event’s 15-year history, has today announced its programme of speakers for the conference which will see 70 industry professionals take to the stage at P&J Live on 11-13 February 2020. The three-day exhibition and conference, Subsea UK’s flagship annual event, with the theme of “New Perspectives” will focus on exploiting the Blue Economy, the energy tran...

Guyana’s GDP to skyrocket in coming years as oil output gathers momentum

Guyana’s GDP to skyrocket in coming years as oil output gathers momentum   Oil production estimated at 1.2 million barrels per day by 2030, Guyana’s total annual oil revenues could approach $30 billion within 10 years, according to fresh research by Rystad Energy. The economic fortunes of Guyana, with a population of only around 800,000, are poised for a major transformation after its first-ever oil development commenced production just six weeks ago. Offshore oil produ...

Infinity and Legasea form strategic alliance

Infinity and Legasea form strategic alliance   Legasea Ltd and Infinity Oilfield Services Limited, announced today they have formed a strategic alliance to pursue and execute offshore topsides and subsea projects. The alliance will provide clients with a competitive, integrated service across a wide range of complex projects in the UK North Sea and internationally. Leveraging the complementary capabilities and experience of both companies, the alliance will open up further oppor...

Ithaca unveils £190m North Sea investment as owner continues to mull IPO

Ithaca unveils £190m North Sea investment as owner continues to mull IPO   Ithaca Energy expects to pump $250 million (£190 million) into its North Sea assets this year as it begins work on developing its Vorlich field in the Greater Stella Area and continues work on its Alba and Captain fields. The Aberdeen-based company left the Alternative Investment Market in 2018 when it was bought by Israeli conglomerate Delek Group. Last year it was revealed that Delek is mulling...

First connected virtual reality system boosts safety on land-based oil platforms for SANAD

First connected virtual reality system boosts safety on land-based oil platforms for SANAD   A revolutionary new virtual reality training programme has been developed to train workers in hazard awareness on Saudi Aramco Nabors Drilling’s (SANAD) land-based drilling rigs. The unique programme was created by virtual reality specialists at 3T Energy Group to provide an engaging way to refresh skills and improve safety for SANAD personnel working on land-based assets in Saudi Ara...

N-Sea MENA Dive Campaign Breaks 200 Day Threshold

N-Sea MENA Dive Campaign Breaks 200 Day Threshold   IRM subsea services expert, N-Sea, has consolidated its position as one of the industry’s leading providers of commercial diving, by announcing the completion of over 200 continuous days’ air and saturation diving in the Red Sea. Awarded by a supermajor operating in the MENA region, the multi-level, twin bell operations commenced in July 2019, with N-Sea personnel fully operational since that time. Deployed via dive...

BP unveils first oil from new North Sea field as profits please

BP unveils first oil from new North Sea field as profits please   Oil major BP has announced first oil from a key North Sea field after beating forecasts with its latest results. The group announced “encouraging” early production from the Alligin field, west of Shetland. It came as departing boss Bob Dudley beat expectations in the final set of results he presented as chief executive, allowing him to give shareholders an increased dividend. The Alligin field, which f...

‘Pivotal’ partnership will give boost to North Sea power generation ‘backbone’

‘Pivotal’ partnership will give boost to North Sea power generation ‘backbone’   A new engineering partnership is being hailed as ‘pivotal’ in helping power companies across Aberdeen and the North Sea protect their high-value electrical assets. North Sea Power Solutions (NSPS) has acquired the rights to distribute High Voltage Partial Discharge (HVPD)’s products and services in the region, a move which will see more projects protected by ma...

IR35 review launched, but preparations must continue

IR35 review launched, but preparations must continue   ‘Lip-service’ IR35 review must not stop Oil & Gas companies getting ready for reform In early January, the Government launched its review into the Off-payroll tax reforms, which will be introduced on 6th April and see medium and large private sector firms handed the responsibility of deciding the tax status of the contract workers they engage. The review - which the Government announced will be held to ensure...

Talkin’ about an evolution

Talkin’ about an evolution   Against a backdrop of shifting societal expectations and growing climate change concerns, it’s critical that we, as an industry, are able to articulate the long-term future of the sector and its critical role in helping the UK in achieving its net-zero ambitions. This is particularly important when it comes to attracting the next generation of talent to our industry.  Although we continue to emerge from one of the most challenging do...

Competitive Salaries Vital For Talent Attraction

Competitive Salaries Vital For Talent Attraction By Amanda McCulloch - Managing Director, Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd   Despite a weakening global economic outlook, I believe we are working in a local business environment of pragmatic optimism. Sustained recovery in the oil and gas sector, technology innovation and diversification activities are contributing to business growth and new employment opportunities. But an old business adversary began to make its presence...

Support Diversity in Sector through Scottish Apprenticeship Week

Support Diversity in Sector through Scottish Apprenticeship Week   Apprenticeships continue to support the Oil and Gas sector, providing a pipeline of new talent into the industry. This March marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week (2-6 March), which gives employers and training providers across the sector a national platform to spotlight the benefits of an apprenticeship in Oil and Gas. Every year, employers of all sizes celebrate the value apprentices bring to their business. A hos...

Chevron, Petrobras plan to sell deepwater Brazilian field

Chevron, Petrobras plan to sell deepwater Brazilian field   Chevron and Brazil's state oil company plan to sell their 100 percent ownership stake of a key deepwater field offshore of South America's largest country as they both seek to sell assets to cut costs. The deepwater Papa Terra oil field in Brazil's Campos Basin came online in 2013 and now produces oil and gas through two offshore platforms. Brazil's Petrobras owns 62.5 percent of the project and Chevron hol...

Shell completes sale of $1.2bn Martinez Refinery

Shell completes sale of $1.2bn Martinez Refinery   Shell Oil Products US, a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell, has completed the sale of Martinez Refinery in California to PBF Holding Company LLC (PBF) for $1.2 billion. The sale transaction includes Shell’s refinery, truck rack, and terminal in California as well as crude oil supply and product offtake agreements, according to a recent statement. However, Shell’s associated branded fuel businesses, aviation terminal, a...

DeepOcean to make Darlington’s Feethams House its new North East HQ

DeepOcean to make Darlington’s Feethams House its new North East HQ   DeepOcean has reaffirmed its commitment to Darlington and North East England after it reached agreement with Darlington Borough Council to locate its UK headquarters in the new Feethams House development. The global subsea services company will move from its existing premises in the town to the new development in the coming months, continuing the company’s 27-year association with Darlington. It has t...
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