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Aker BP, OMV Complete 3D Seismic Survey Over CO2 Storage License Offshore Norway

Oct 18, 2023

Norwegian oil and gas company Aker BP, and its Austrian partner OMV, have completed the acquisition of a 3D seismic survey over the Poseidon CCS license area (licence EXL005) in the Norwegian North Sea, OMV said Wednesday.The Poseidon CCS license…

Aker BP Taps Multiconsult for Yggdrasil Power from Shore Project Work

Oct 02, 2023

Oslo-listed company Multiconsult has been selected as an advisor to Aker BP for civil engineering, consultancy, and supervision services in the Yggdrasil power from shore project.The development plan for Yggdrasil offshore project was sanctioned by the Norwegian parliament on June 5…

Neptune Energy Gears Up for November Start on North Sea Wildcat

Nov 15, 2023

The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Neptune Energy a drilling permit for well 35/6-4 A in production license 929 in the North Sea, offshore Norway.Neptune Energy will use the Deepsea Yantai semi-submersible drilling rig to drill the wildcat well…

Aker BP Gets Nod for North Sea Exploration Drilling

Sep 07, 2023

The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway, the Norwegian offshore industry safety watchdog which will bear a new name from January 1, 2024, has this week granted Aker BP consent for exploration drilling in block 30/12 in the North Sea.Aker BP is…

Jacktel to Provide Offshore Accommodation Rig for Aker BP's Valhall PWP - Fenris Project

Jul 13, 2023

Jacktel, the owner of offshore accommodation rig Haven, has now formally secured a contract with the Norwegian oil firm Aker BP for the provision of accommodation services to the Valhall PWP - Fenris project.The contract was first announced in December 2022…

Biggest Oil and Gas Sector Deals Since Start of the Century

Oct 11, 2023

U.S. energy major Exxon Mobil said it would acquire Pioneer Natural Resources in a deal valued at $59.5 billion to more than double the company's presence in the Permian Basin, the largest shale play in the U.S.. Once completed, it would be…

Nymo to Start Construction of Valhall Field Modules. Increases Number of Apprentices

Aug 15, 2023

Norway-based firm Nymo will build advanced equipment for a new platform on the Aker BP-operated Valhall field in the North Sea, off Norway.According to Aker BP, the scope of work ensures high activity, triples the number of apprentices and ensures…

Dry Well for Aker BP, Equinor in Norwegian North Sea

Sep 22, 2023

The Norwegian oil company Equinor has drilled a dry well in production license 035 in the North Sea, offshore Norway, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate said Friday.'Equinor Energy is concluding the drilling of exploration well 30/11-15 in the North Sea…

Neptune Energy Starts Drilling Ofelia Appraisal Well Offshore Norway

Oct 03, 2023

Neptune Energy has started drilling on the Ofelia appraisal well in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.The Ofelia discovery (PL 929) was made in August 2022 and is located approximately 14 kilometers north of the Neptune-operated Gjøa field…

Aker BP, OMV Get OK for North Sea and Norwegian Sea Drilling Projects

Jun 30, 2023

The Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) said Friday it had granted Aker BP and OMV consents for drilling projects in the North Sea and the Norwegian Sea, respectively.Aker BP has received consent to conduct exploration drilling in block 25/2 of the North Sea in Production license 442…

Aker BP's Output to Reach 525,000 Barrels per Day by 2028, as Several Offshore Projects Approved

Jun 29, 2023

Norwegian oil and gas company  Aker BP said Wednesday that the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) had approved a total of Aker BP's nine plans for development and operation (PDOs) and one plan for installation and operation (PIO)The…

BP's Kate Thomson Steps into Interim CFO Role

Sep 19, 2023

Oil major BP has appointed Kate Thomson as interim chief financial officer. Thomson's appointment follows the appointment last week of Murray Auchincloss as interim BP chief executive officer, following the resignation of Bernard Looney from the CEO position…

Play Opener: DNO Makes Gas Condensate Discovery Offshore Norway

Sep 19, 2023

Norwegian oil and gas company DNO announced on Tuesday a gas condensate discovery on the Norma prospect in the Norwegian North Sea.Preliminary evaluation of the discovery indicates gross recoverable resources in the range of 25–130 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe) on a P90-P10 basis…

Linjepartner to Deliver Overhead Power Lines for Aker BP's Power from Shore Project

Jun 27, 2023

Norway's Linjepartner has been selected as a partner for the delivery of overhead lines in Aker BP's Yggdrasil power from shore project. Yggdrasil is an offshore oil development in the North Sea, off Norway.According to a press release issued Tuesday…

Former Lundin Energy Head Takes the Helm as CEO of Vår Energi

Sep 05, 2023

Norwegian oil and gas company Vår Energi has appointed Nick Walker as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with its former CEO, Torger Rød, assuming the new role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) with a focus on 'continuous improvement, integration…

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