IOG plc said it had temporarily relocated the Noble Hans Deul rig, halting the Southwark well drill programme, to allow seabed remediation work. CONDITIONS The development well in Southern North Sea spud in December. IOG today said that the Noble Hans Deul rig had experienced “an increasing challenge with seabed conditions which would compromise rig […]
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IGas appoints Chris Hopkinson as independent NED
IGas Energy plc has appointed Chris Hopkinson as independent non-executive director with immediate effect. The company said that he would take over the role of non-executive chairman from Cuth McDowell in due course. Mr Hopkinson will be a member of the audit, nominations and remuneration committees. He is currently non-executive chairman of oil and gas […]
IGas Energy interim chairman Cuth McDowell to retire
IGas Energy plc announced that non-executive director and current interim non-executive chairman Cuth McDowell is to retire. Mr McDowell notified the board of his intention to step down later this year after 10 years’ service.
Neptune ‘digital twin’ platforms to cut costs
Neptune Energy is developing “digital twins” of two platforms in the Dutch North Sea to accelerate work schedules, reduce costs and environmental impacts by enabling engineers to work onshore. CCS The oil and gas company said it in a statement that the digital twins would also support planning of Neptune’s major carbon capture and storage […]
UKOG’s Loxley appeal to be decided by secretary of state
UK Oil & Gas plc (UKOG) said that the secretary of state had recovered the company’s appeal against Surrey County Council’s refusal to allow the Loxley gas appraisal drilling project. ISSUES The company added that the planning inspectorate had informed UKOG of the move. Michael Gove, in charge of the department for levelling up, housing […]
Angus considers sale of company and Saltfleetby gas interests
Angus Energy plc today announced it was considering selling the company as part of a strategic review. MARKET VALUE The onshore hydrocarbon producer said that the sale of some or all of its interest (51%) in the Saltfleetby gas field, Lincolnshire was also under consideration. Angus added it remained fully committed to achieving first gas […]