Norway
Companies
UK-listed independent Sterling Resources and Germany's Wintershall have separately announced oil discoveries in the British sector of the North Sea, highlighting the continued upstream...
2010-08-31Companies
Germany's RWE Dea has struck hydrocarbons at the Zidane-1 well in its PL435 licence in the Norwegian Sea.
2010-08-26Industry
Statoil's proactive strategy of adopting to the changing reality on the NCS should see Norway avoid the experience of the UK, where production has been plummeting over the last several...
2010-08-25Industry
Anglo-Dutch major Royal Dutch Shell has been keeping quiet on its high-profile appraisal of the Gro discovery amid reports of disappointing results.
2010-08-25Industry
Norway's largest licensing round in recent history was launched into choppy waters, as the country looks to tighten drilling regulations in light of the Macondo oil spill.
2010-08-23Industry
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) approved the development of the Marulk gas and condensate field on August 9. The field is part of a new generation of Norwegian Sea fields...
2010-08-11Industry
The UK is set to benefit from more Norwegian gas supplies under a pipeline proposal outlined on July 22. In a statement, state-controlled midstream operator Gassco recommended connecting...
2010-07-23Companies
US offshore drilling contractor Rowan Companies announced on July 2 2010 that it intends to acquire Norwegian rig construction firm Skeie Drilling and Production for US$250mn.
2010-07-02


