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IOG accepts new gas licences with ‘good synergies’

Independent Oil and Gas plc (IOG) said it saw good synergies from its new gas licences in the UK Southern North Sea (SNS). LICENCES During 2020, the production and infrastructure company conducted 3D seismic reprocessing over its UK SNS portfolio covering more than 1,200km². Areas include P2085 (Harvey) and P2441 (Redwell) licences accepted by the […]

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OGA study of Bacton as possible SNS energy hub

The Oil & Gas Authority (OGA) is looking at the possibility of establishing an energy hub on the Norfolk coast. The industry body has already conducted a preliminary assessment of Bacton and identified it as a key priority area supporting net zero targets and maximising economic recovery from the UK Continental Shelf. The OGA has […]

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IOG to drill for southern North Sea gas in Q1

Independent Oil and Gas plc (IOG) said it was due to start drilling for gas in the Southern North Sea during the first quarter of 2021 and produce first gas during Q3. Today’s news comes as IOG, operator of its joint venture with CalEnergy Resources (UK) Ltd, awarded the rig contract for its core project […]

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OGA notes joint power sites for oil-gas and wind farms

Shared electrification of offshore oil and gas industry and wind farms aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions has taken a step further by the Oil & Gas Authority (OGA). Areas identified with the most significant opportunities are West of Shetland, the Outer Moray Firth, Central North Sea and Southern North Sea. The OGA stated that […]