Peterson Energy Logistics has entered a partnership with Lowestoft & District Foodbank, committing to funding its delivery van hire costs. The donation from the company, which has a base employing 30 people at the Port of Lowestoft, allows the charity to reduce its overhead costs and focus on fundraising for frontline services and products. Lowestoft […]
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Leadership transition at Bilfinger UK as Vice President of Offshore Services George Rennie retires
Bilfinger UK’s Vice President of Offshore Services George Rennie is retiring this summer, after an impressive 38-year-career in the offshore industry. Over the past two decades, George has played a pivotal role in shaping Bilfinger’s offshore operations, driving diversification and supporting the company’s ambitious growth strategy. Sandy Bonner, President Bilfinger Engineering & Maintenance UK, said: “George […]
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Oil discovery in the Johan Castberg area in the Barents Sea
Equinor has struck oil in exploration well 7720/7-DD-1H, Drivis Tubåen, on the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea. The well was drilled in the Drivis structure on the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea. According to preliminary estimates the size of the discovery is 9-15 million barrels of oil. “Only a short time […]
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Introducing Adura: The UK North Sea’s largest independent oil and gas producer
The name of the UK North Sea’s largest independent oil and gas producer has been revealed today, marking a major milestone in the creation of the new company. Equinor and Shell made the joint announcement to staff this afternoon – with Adura chosen as the bold new presence for their incorporated joint venture (IJV). With […]
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More oil and gas to Europe from the Fram and Troll area
Equinor and its Fram partners will invest more than NOK 21 billion in a new subsea development. The plan for development and operation was today submitted to the Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland. “Fram Sør will contribute to security of energy supply from the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) to Europe. The development will put new […]
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Secretary of State announces £1 billion investment in offshore wind supply chain
England’s secretary of energy has declared that the world is witnessing the coming of age of Britain’s green industrial era as he announces the injection of £1bn into the nation’s offshore wind supply chain. Appearing in front of hundreds of attendees at the Global Offshore Wind 2025 conference in London today, Ed Miliband said he […]
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The East takes the Global Stage
The east of England celebrated its pioneering and leading role in offshore wind at RUKGOW25, which has led to exporting its experience and skills across the globe. Campaigning for the might of the east to be at the forefront of decision and policymakers’ minds stepped up another gear this week as the region’s businesses turned […]
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Johan Castberg producing at full capacity
Only three months after coming on stream Johan Castberg is producing at peak capacity of 220,000 barrels of oil per day. This increases energy deliveries from the Barents Sea by 150%. The early operation phase has gone according to plan, the field reaching plateau production on 17 June. Seventeen of a total of 30 wells […]
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Paradigm Drilling Services USA Inc. Recruits Josh Martinez to Cater to Demand for Key Technologies.
Following the recent opening of their Houston facility, Paradigm has hired local Josh Martinez to support demand for the Driver® tool. Josh, well-known for business development within the Houston oil and gas industry, including eight years with Baker Hughes, has spent the last 15 years specializing in directional drilling & RSS technologies. Jim Profit, Paradigm […]
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Regional Energy Skills Hackathon
With Sizewell C’s long-awaited green light this week, action on skills and training is even more urgent to ensure a workforce capable to bringing our pipeline of clean energy projects to fruition. Our hackathon in Great Yarmouth on June 27 is about action. The time is now. It has never, and will never be, more […]
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