# North Sea Oil & Gas News **URL:** \ **Category:** Offshore\ **Created:** [June 9, 2021, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681 "2021-06-09T12:22:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2022, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/21 "2022-05-06T11:51:29Z")
> **[Equinor dishes out service deal extensions worth $2.15bn - Splash247](https://splash247.com/equinor-dishes-out-service-deal-extensions-worth-2-15bn/)** > > Norway’s Equinor has extended its contracts with Baker Hughes, Halliburton and Schlumberger for integrated drilling and well services on Equinor-operated fields on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). The operator has also awarded contract... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2022, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/22 "2022-05-06T15:10:59Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/8/8/88c6f39bb5c0e0ce4a5566e5554fab589e476bc8.jpeg) Havila Jupiter has been awarded the “Spot Vessel of the Year” award from Equinor. Photo: Havila. > [@](#): > > Havila Jupiter has been awarded the “Spot Vessel of the Year” award from Equinor. Morten Sundt, head of maritime operations at Equinor, said that they have many good vessels at work, and that through these awards they wanted to highlight vessels that deliver extra well. > > Equinor’s strategy is “Always safe, High value and Low carbon”, and this reflects the awards they hand out, and for Havila Jupiter one comes under “Always safe”. > The award states that “Crews and vessels are distinguished through safe work, good deliveries and good cooperation with vessels / charterers / shipping companies.” > > - This is about interaction between vessels, nest teams and charterers where there is a good ceiling height, open dialogue and a nest team that is involved in the operations in a good way. > > **CREW AS A QUALITY FACTOR** > Havila Shipping’s CEO, Njål Sævik, says that it is of course great to receive such an award. > > - And it is especially nice that one here brings out the quality of the effort from our crew both at sea and on land. It is not enough just with good vessels, we must deliver good services to the operators. The crew on board is a quality factor, and it is nice to see that the Havila standard is noticed and appreciated by a major player such as Equinor. > > Havila Jupiter is a 92 meter long anchor handler, designed by Havyard and built by Havyard Leirvik in 2010. Sævik tells Havila Jupiter has built up a good reputation in the market as a skilled anchor handler with crews who are skilled at interaction, just like the award from Equinor says. [![Havila Jupiter is a 92 meter long anchor handler, designed by Havyard and built by Havyard Leirvik in 2010. Photo: Havila.](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/f/a/fa6743fa9ec43dc8bcee241cdf03c9f2ce2d504d.jpeg)](https://maritimt.com/sites/default/files/article/images/img_6233_resize.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2022, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/23 "2022-05-06T20:59:32Z")
> **[U.S. player tasks Norwegian shipping firm with managing another vessel](https://www.offshore-energy.biz/u-s-player-tasks-norwegian-shipping-firm-with-managing-another-vessel/)** > > Norwegian shipping firm Remøy Shipping will provide management services for another one of Seacor Marine’s platform supply vessels. [quote] Remøy Shipping has its own fleet, which consists of a navy vessel **Magnus Lagabøte** and three PSVs. [/quote]. The Magnus Lagabøte is a Coast Guard vessel with a mixed Civilian and Navy crew. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2022, 10:35am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/24 "2022-05-11T10:35:51Z")
> **[New Norway oil sector surge includes investment from ConocoPhillips, major...](https://www.arctictoday.com/new-norway-oil-sector-surge-includes-investment-from-conocophillips-major-arctic-field/)** > > SANDEFJORD, Norway — ConocoPhillips submitted on Monday a plan to develop an oil discovery in the Norwegian North Sea for 10.5 billion Norwegian crowns ($1.10 billion). It’s the first of an expected rush of new petroleum projects to be launched in... > [@](#): > > ConocoPhillips’ discovery, known as Eldfisk North, is part of the wider Ekofisk area, where the company has pumped hydrocarbons for more than 50 years. The U.S. operator said the new reserves are expected to come on stream in 2024. > The Eldfisk North reservoir contains mostly oil and some gas and is estimated to hold between 50 million and 90 million barrels of oil equivalent, ConocoPhillips said. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2022, 10:36am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/25 "2022-05-26T10:36:34Z")
Equinor spread the goodies: > **[TechnipFMC scores Equinor contract off Norway - Splash247](https://splash247.com/technipfmc-scores-equinor-contract-off-norway/)** > > UK-headquartered offshore contractor TechnipFMC has sealed a significant deal with Norway’s Equinor for the Halten East subsea tieback development on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The contract, worth in the region of $75m to $250m, covers the... > **[Aker Solutions awarded Halten East subsea contract - Splash247](https://splash247.com/aker-solutions-awarded-halten-east-subsea-contract/)** > > Norwegian engineering firm Aker Solutions has landed a sizeable contract from Equinor to deliver the subsea production system for the Halten East development offshore Norway.  Under the contract, worth between $52m and $156m (NOK500m-NOK1.5bn),... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2022, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/26 "2022-06-14T14:37:48Z")
Looks like they have finally figured out where the oil migrated to from all those promising structures found by seismic surveys: > **[Second Barents Sea oil discovery this spring](https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/industry-and-energy/2022/06/second-barents-sea-oil-discovery-spring)** > > A preliminary estimate reveals between 6-10 million barrels of recoverable oil equivalent. Greenpeace is on their way. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2022, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/27 "2022-07-06T15:22:47Z")
Oil workers strike in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea ended by the Government: > **[Norwegian government steps in to halt offshore workers' strike - Splash247](https://splash247.com/norwegian-government-steps-in-to-halt-offshore-workers-strike/)** > > The Norwegian government has stepped in to end a strike by offshore oil and gas workers that forced Equinor to temporarily shut down production at three fields and threatened to impact more than half of gas exports on the Norwegian continental shelf... The Government’s reason to step in: > [@](#): > > - Unjustifiable: > An escalation of the strike had already been announced on Wednesday night, in addition to another escalation on Saturday. With Saturday’s escalation, more than half of Norway’s daily gas exports would fall away. > > - It is unjustifiable to let gas production stop to such an extent that this strike in the next few days is estimated to lead to. Production figures fall dramatically, and this is very critical in a situation where the EU and the UK are completely dependent on energy cooperation with Norway, says Persen. What could the workers possible strike about, being the best paid oil workers with the best conditions and safety record in the world? > [@](#): > > The oil strike is not about kroner and øre (money), but about some lines of text and a fight about union members. > The union with the semi-proletarian name “The Leders” began to take its members out in strike. These are offshore workers who mostly work from control rooms on Norwegian platforms. They are not many, but crucial for the operation of the platforms. > When they strike, everything stops. By Saturday, The Leaders’ plan was to have 382 members on strike, which would stop more than half of Norwegian gas exports. Yes I know; a strike in the GoM would be unthinkable. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2022, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/28 "2022-07-13T10:19:41Z")
Dräger Marine & Offshore adjusting to changing times offshore in the North Sea: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/8/c/8c7131646b42c976d29e2afae14d55f47f2e8c15.jpeg) > **[Dräger Marine & Offshore invests millions into new Aberdeen facility](https://www.energyvoice.com/health-safety-environment/426238/drager-marine-offshore-invests-millions-into-new-aberdeen-facility/)** > > Dräger Marine & Offshore have made a multi-million pound investment into a new Aberdeen based North Sea energy facility. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2022, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/29 "2022-08-03T14:29:15Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/1/f/1f22ecc3906aa587db5956a6d34f6bdc69da184f.jpeg) DEEP ENERGY during sunrise doing pipelay at Breidablikk field in Norway, close to Grane platform. As seen from DEEPSEA ABERDEEN during tophole campaign for Equinor. Photo: Hallgeir Kråkenes © ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2022, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/30 "2022-09-12T19:36:33Z")
Deepsea Stavanger get in the news a lot these days: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/9/5/95d69d23eac011e8adbb7188008244d2c51f3e94.jpeg) The rig Deepsea Stavanger has anchored outside Brandal on Monday. The huge construction will be lying down until Wednesday, and will then move on to Haltenbanken. PHOTO: BRITT BRANDAL. > [@](#): > > Operations manager for the rigs in Odfjell Drilling, Lars Morten Tveit, says that the reason for the location of the rig is quiet working conditions. > > - The rig will be lying sheltered from the weather for a short period. Some planned work must be carried out, where it is mainly heavy lifting that you must concentrate on. Shallow waters, such as in the Sulafjorden, are optimal for such work, Tveit tells Vikebladet Vestposten. > > ### Exploration drilling on Haltenbanken > > The planned maintenance will be carried out before the rig goes back into operation, on the Uer well on Haltenbanken. > > - It was a good fit to park the rig in the Sulafjorden, as we were able to carry out the work in a safe manner. On Wednesday, it will continue towards Haltenbanken, where it will go on exploratory drilling for Equinor. > > The rig was built at the DSME shipyard in South Korea, and delivered to Odfjell Drilling in 2010. The rig can now go all the way down to 3,000 metres. Source; [Riggkjempe ankra opp ved Brandal - smp.no](https://www.smp.no/nyheter/i/RGRLJO/riggkjempe-ankra-opp-ved-brandal) PS\> I don’t think it is actually “anchored”, more likely just sitting on DP. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2022, 10:05am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/31 "2022-10-13T10:05:58Z")
Now Reach Subsea and Havila Subsea will probably be accused of getting rich on other people’s misfortune: > **[Norway inspects subsea gas pipeline after Nord Stream blasts](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/norway-inspects-europipe-ii-subsea-gas-link-germany-2022-10-07/)** > > Norway has deployed a specialist vessel to inspect a subsea gas pipeline to Germany because of safety concerns after suspected sabotage last month on two Nord Stream pipelines between Russia and Germany, according to sources and data. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2022, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/32 "2022-11-25T12:24:14Z")
> **[Equinor Files Development Plan for $1,45B Irpa Deepwater Gas Discovery](https://www.oedigital.com/news/501120-equinor-files-development-plan-for-1-45b-irpa-deepwater-gas-discovery)** > > The Norwegian oil and gas company Equinor has filed a plan for development and operation (PDO) for the Irpa offshore gas discovery… ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2022, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/33 "2022-12-05T12:28:03Z")
Equinor is all in for Europe: > **[Equinor to Drill 25 Offshore Exploration Wells in Norway in 2023](https://www.oedigital.com/news/501264-equinor-to-drill-25-offshore-exploration-wells-in-norway-in-2023)** > > Norwegian major Equinor plans to drill 25 exploration wells off the Nordic country next year, compared with 22 wells this year, most of them in the North Sea… Other companies operating on the Norwegian shelf is also actively increasing production from their existing and new fields. Supply of Norwegian natural gas by pipelines to UK and Continental Europe is vital since no Russian gas is available. LNG from US suppliers are expensive: > **[Why cheap US gas costs a fortune in Europe](https://www.politico.eu/article/cheap-us-gas-cost-fortune-europe-russia-ukraine-energy/)** > > European politicians are pointing the finger at US gas sellers, but the blame lies closer to home. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2022, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/34 "2022-12-06T16:56:20Z")
It takes time to plan, build and install large structures in the Offshore Oil & Gas industry This new FPSO for the Penguins Field in the North Sea started planning in 2018 and has not even got to the field yet: > **[Construction of Shell's Penguins FPSO Completed in China](https://www.oedigital.com/news/501332-construction-of-shell-s-penguins-fpso-completed-in-china)** > > The construction of the Penguins FPSO for Shell's namesake field in the UK North Sea has reportedly been completed in China.CGTN… It still have to be transported from China to the UK, towed to and installed in the field. Then begins the work of connecting the risers and commissioning before “first oil” sometime in 2023, or early 2024(??) And this isn’t even a new field but a redevelopment due to decommissioning of the Brent C Platform. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/35 "2022-12-12T21:06:47Z")
> **[Shell Penguins FPSO sets off for North Sea - via Haugesund](https://www.energyvoice.com/oilandgas/north-sea/466348/shell-penguins-fpso-haugesund-north-sea/)** > > The Shell (LON: SHEL) Penguins FPSO has set off for its UK North Sea destination – but will first stop off at a yard in Norway. Shell’s first new manned ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2022, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/36 "2022-12-23T13:15:27Z")
A bit further north: > **[This year's biggest Barents Sea gas discovery](https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/industry-and-energy/2022/12/big-barents-sea-gas-discovery)** > > "It comes as a Christmas gift," says Alessandro Barberis, Vice President Exploration with Vår Energy after the largest discovery on the Norwegian shelf this year. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2023, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/37 "2023-01-09T11:26:10Z")
Equinor’s Rosebank field development is all over the oil & gas news these days. It is becoming a political “hot potato” in UK politics: > **[Labour turns up the heat on Rosebank oilfield](https://www.energyvoice.com/oilandgas/north-sea/west-of-shetland/472573/labour-rosebank-oilfield-equinor/)** > > Labour has urged the new UK business secretary to shut down the Rosebank oilfield before it begins production. Dan Carden, MP for Liverpool Walton, asked But helps Altera (ex Teekay Offshore) out of Chapter 11: > **[Altera Infrastructure emerges from chapter 11 - Splash247](https://splash247.com/altera-infrastructure-emerges-from-chapter-11/)** > > UK-based Altera Infrastructure, formerly Teekay Offshore, has emerged from the chapter 11 process in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas after consummating its plan of reorganisation. The restructuring addressed more... And secure a major contract for Aker Solutions and DP world: > **[Aker Solutions and Drydocks World score Rosebank FPSO contract - Splash247](https://splash247.com/aker-solutions-and-drydocks-world-score-rosebank-fpso-contract/)** > > Aker Solutions and Drydocks World-Dubai joint venture has won a contract worth up to NOK4bn ($401bn) from Altera Infrastructure for the complete upgrade of the Petrojarl Knarr floating production storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) to be redeployed... Of course it all depends on who win the next UK General Election, or PMs “Vote of no Confidence” in the Lower House of Parliament (Commons), whichever comes first. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2023, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/38 "2023-01-11T12:24:14Z")
Norway has awarded 47 new offshore oil and gas exploration permits to 25 firms in its latest mature areas licensing round: > **[Great interest in further exploration activity on the Norwegian shelf](https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/stor-interesse-for-videre-leteaktivitet-pa-norsk-sokkel/id2958767/)** > > The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy offers 47 new production licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the licensing round APA 2022. Norwegian state-controlled energy major Equinor (26/18) was the single biggest recipient with stakes in 26 of the licenses, of which it will be the operator of 18. It appears that only one American company is on the list. (ConocoPhillips (2/1)) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681/39 "2023-01-12T20:50:18Z")
Long term contracts are back: > **[Noble, Odfjell Drilling and Halliburton seal five-year extension with Aker BP...](https://splash247.com/noble-odfjell-drilling-and-halliburton-seal-five-year-extension-with-aker-bp/)** > > Offshore drillers Noble Corporation and Odfjell Drilling, together with energy services giant Halliburton, have extended their drilling and wells alliance agreements with operator Aker BP for a further five years.  The renewed framework... ---
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> **[Norway's oil minister: "We need new discoveries"](https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/climate-crisis/2023/01/norways-oil-minister-we-need-new-discoveries)** > > Despite warnings about climate catastrophe, the Norwegian government prepares the ground for a significant expansion of oil and gas exploration in far northern waters. [Previous page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/north-sea-oil-gas-news/59681.md?page=3)