Harbour Energy plc plans to cut 250 jobs at Aberdeen, equivalent to a quarter, because of a fall in investment in the oil and gas industry as a result of the government policies. CHALLENGES In a statement today managing director of the company’s UK business Scott Barr said: “Harbour is launching a review of its […]
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JOG to review impact of EPL changes
Jersey Oil & Gas plc said it will carefully consider the impact of the changes to the Energy Profits Levy on its Greater Buchan Area project, northeast of Aberdeen in the Outer Moray Firth IMPLICATIONS On 29 July, the Government announced that the EPL will increase to 38% from 1 November 2024, bringing the headline rate […]
EPL concerns spark Anning-Somerville review
Hartshead Resources NL is reviewing the economics and timeline for phase 1 development of the Anning and Somerville gas fields following plans to increase UK oil and gas taxes. UNCERTAINTY The Labour Party said it could raise more than £13 billion by increasing the Energy Profits Levy from 35% to 38%, leading to the headline […]
Kistos profits rise as projects review continues
Kistos Holdings plc’s increase in profits has failed to deter the company from reviewing opportunities outside the UK and Netherlands to avoid “unstable fiscal regimes”. FINANCES Full year 2022 results showed operating profits of €276.3 million (2021: loss of €62.8m) and pre-tax profits of €254.1m (2021: loss before tax of €73.9m). Taxes of €228m, which […]
Harbour on course to cut 350 UK positions
Harbour Energy plc today said it had started to review its activities in the United Kingdom and is on course to cut some 350 onshore jobs. TAX The review, due to complete during H2 2023, is forecast to save the company $50 million annually from 2024. In its Q1 2023 unaudited trading and operations report, […]
Harbour to cut UK investment and jobs
Harbour Energy plc said that increased UK tax rates on oil and gas had prompted it to reduce its future activity and investment in the country, including job cuts, and plan more international growth. EXPENDITURE In the company’s unaudited trading and operations report for the year ended 31 December 2022, chief executive Linda Cook added […]