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North Sea

Tracked across 19 events · 1063 articles · First seen Mar 09, 2018 · Last active Aug 22, 2026

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Tech
Impact: The North Sea is the primary geographical focus of the study, projected to host a significant increase in offshore wind farms, impacting its ecosystems and various industries.
Jun 04, 2026 · 6 articles
4 0
Business
Impact: The North Sea is the geographical area where the contract extensions between Baker Hughes and Equinor will be implemented, impacting hydrocarbon production and energy security for Europe.
May 28, 2026 · 6 articles
6 -30
Business
BP announced on Friday that it will market its UK North Sea business for sale, ending over 60 years of production in the region. The business comprises five production hubs, employs about 1,100 people, and…
Impact: The North Sea basin is the focal point, with declining production and policy uncertainty leading to BP's exit and industry-wide retreat.
Jul 31, 2026 · 20 articles
4 10
Domestic
Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is reportedly considering backing new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, potentially approving projects at the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields where licences have already been granted, while…
Impact: The North Sea is a key region for UK oil and gas, with declining reserves and ongoing debate over future development.
Jul 18, 2026 · 64 articles
4 55
Tech
Impact: The location of the pilot, highlighting the region's potential for offshore energy integration.
Jul 24, 2026 · 6 articles
4 -20
Business
Impact: BP is selling its North Sea oil and gas business to focus on higher-value opportunities, which may reduce its presence in the region and affect local operations.
Jul 30, 2026 · 6 articles
2 10
Domestic
Impact: The North Sea is the region where these projects are located; the event highlights its importance for UK energy security.
Jul 07, 2026 · 7 articles
2 0
Business
Impact: Region where the decommissioning projects are located; the contract represents one of the largest well decommissioning programs in the area.
Jul 07, 2026 · 6 articles
3 -10
Domestic
Impact: Potential drilling sites (Jackdaw, Rosebank) under consultation; approval would conflict with Labour's manifesto.
Jul 16, 2026 · 6 articles
4 0
Tech
Impact: The North Sea was the location for the intensive trials of Boskalis's ROVs from the BOKA Northern Ocean vessel.
Apr 13, 2026 · 6 articles
1 0
Business
Impact: The region where he made his fortune through oil and gas services.
Jul 27, 2026 · 6 articles
2 20
Domestic
A conservative opinion column by Cal Thomas discusses the United States' continued dependence on Middle East oil, particularly from Iran and Saudi Arabia, and the strategic implications of Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz.…
Impact: The North Sea is highlighted as a potential source of light, sweet crude that could reduce US dependence on Middle East oil.
Aug 12, 2026 · 6 articles
2 5
Business
Impact: North Sea is a primary operating region for Enhanced Drilling's technologies.
Mar 09, 2018 · 6 articles
6 5
Domestic
Impact: Burnham may allow expanded drilling, breaking Labour's manifesto pledge.
Jul 15, 2026 · 305 articles
2 0
Accidents
Impact: The North Sea was the operational area for the Byford Dolphin oil drilling rig where the accident occurred.
Dec 31, 2025 · 8 articles
6 -10
Domestic
Impact: Oil drilling; Trump criticized Burnham's likely stance on North Sea oil.
Apr 20, 2026 · 271 articles
4 5
Domestic
Impact: Region where Burnham may approve new oil and gas drilling.
Jul 18, 2026 · 56 articles
1 0
Tech
Mar 12, 2026 · 6 articles
6 0
International
Apr 14, 2026 · 266 articles
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