North Sea & Europe

Courtesy Norwegian Offshore Directorate
Map of offered area for storage of CO2
June 14, 2025
The Norwegian authorities have offered Equinor Low Carbon Solution AS an exploration license in the North Sea for CO2 storage.
Courtesy Odfjell Drilling
Proved suitable properties for CO2 injection and storage
June 2, 2025
An exploratory well for the Havstjerne CO2 storage project offshore Norway in the North Sea has confirmed a reservoir suitable for injection and storage of carbon dioxide.
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OEUK says action needed on windfall tax
May 30, 2025
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) is calling on the UK government to remove its windfall tax on oil and gas profits of North Sea field developers by 2026.
Courtesy Noble Corp.
Noble wins contract from bp to drill CCS wells in North Sea
May 29, 2025
Work for Northern Endurance Partnership Project expected to start in 3Q 2026.
Courtesy Norwegian Petroleum Directorate
OKEA makes new oil discovery at North Sea Brage field
May 29, 2025
Latest exploration wells in the Prince prospect include discovery but also a duster.
Courtesy EnQuest
Magnus operations offshore the UK
May 27, 2025
In a recent operations update, EnQuest reported that its production averaged 42,028 boe/d for the first quarter of 2025.