The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has opened an investigation into a possible breach of field production consents, contrary to the requirements of the licences. REPRESENTATIONS The investigation follows an inquiry which concluded that there was sufficient initial evidence to merit a full investigation into a potential failure to comply with such consents. Among other actions, the investigation will gather and assess further information to enable the OGA […]
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OGA interventions avoid 970,000t of future CO2
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA)’s interventions during 2021 have helped the industry avoid producing 970,000 tonnes of future carbon dioxide equivalent – the same as taking 500,000 cars off the road for a year. The figures were published today in the authority’s annual report and accounts which also include: – a decrease of 10% in CO2 emissions from offshore installations and […]
UKOG given more time to drill Loxley-1
UK Oil & Gas plc (UKOG) said that it has been granted a two-year extension in which to start drilling the PEDL234 Loxley-1 gas appraisal well in the Weald Basin. The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) said that UKOG must now begin drilling at the company’s 100% interest project before 31 December 2023. UKOG added that […]
Hurricane Energy FDPA approved for Lancaster
Hurricane Energy plc said that the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) had approved the field development plan addendum (FDPA) for Lancaster oil field on the Rona Ridge, West of Shetland. The approval satisfies a key condition of Hurricane’s proposed financial restructuring. The FDPA, together with associated production, flare, and vent consents, enables production with the […]
JOG submits CSR and draws interests for GBA farm-out
Jersey Oil & Gas plc (JOG) said it has submitted its concept select report (CSR) to the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) for the Greater Buchan Area (GBA) in the UK North Sea. The company has also submitted its supply chain action plan (SCAP) to establish an open and honest relationship with all contractors and […]
North Sea operators cut flaring by 22% in one year
Flaring in the North Sea fell by 22% – approximately equivalent to the gas demand of 200,000 UK homes – in 2020 compared with the previous year, said the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA). Production facilities cut the overall volume to 33 billion cubic feet (bcf) which is the lowest level of flaring on the […]