Fossil Energy – Drilling Contracts
Transocean has secured a new contract and an extension for two of its rigs, adding approximately $168 million to its firm backlog.
[Read more…] about Transocean nets $168M in two rig contractsNorway awards two leases in Utsira Nord floating wind tender
Wind Energy – Norway
Equinor and its partner Vargronn, and EDF and partner Deep Wind Offshore, each won a site of around 500 megawatt capacity in the qualitative first phase of Norway’s floating wind tender for the Utsira Nord (North) area.
[Read more…] about Norway awards two leases in Utsira Nord floating wind tenderEquinor plans 250 exploration wells in Norway by 2035
Fossil Energy – Equinor
Equinor plans to drill 250 oil and gas exploration wells in Norwegian waters over the next 10 years to achieve a goal of sustaining output in 2035 at 2020 levels, driven by expectations of prolonged fossil fuel demand.
[Read more…] about Equinor plans 250 exploration wells in Norway by 2035Norway cuts emissions by 27% through Power-from-Shore strategy
General – Reduction Gas Emissions
Norway has achieved a 27% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from its offshore oil and gas operations since 2015, according to a new report from the Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD).
[Read more…] about Norway cuts emissions by 27% through Power-from-Shore strategyEquinor drops offshore electrification plans
General – Norway
Equinor has abandoned plans to connect several of its offshore oil and gas platforms to Norway’s onshore power grid, citing rising costs that have rendered the projects unprofitable.
[Read more…] about Equinor drops offshore electrification plansNorway’s first floating wind tender attracts two bids
Wind Energy – Floating Wind
The first tender to build commercial floating offshore wind farms in Norway has attracted bids from two consortia, the energy ministry said on Monday.
[Read more…] about Norway’s first floating wind tender attracts two bidsNorway prepares first major oil, gas licensing round in years
Fossil Energy – Norway
The Norwegian Ministry of Energy said last Friday that it is preparing to launch a new licensing round for oil and gas exploration in the Norwegian continental shelf.
[Read more…] about Norway prepares first major oil, gas licensing round in yearsJohan Castberg officially opened
Fossil Energy – Johan Castberg
Today, August 8, the Johan Castberg field was officially opened by Minister of Energy Terje Aasland.
[Read more…] about Johan Castberg officially openedBASF and Equinor confirm strategic partnership
General – Partnership
BASF and Equinor have signed a long-term strategic agreement for the annual delivery of up to 23 terawatt hours (around 2bcm) of natural gas over ten years.
[Read more…] about BASF and Equinor confirm strategic partnershipEquinor and Wellesley swap field interests
Fossil Energy – Field Swap
Equinor has exchanged stakes in several offshore discoveries with Wellesley Petroleum in a strategic move to accelerate development and boost future production on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
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