Latest News About North Sea Oil

Updated 2026-05-07 19:03

Here are the latest developments on North Sea oil as of May 2026, based on recent industry reporting and official updates.

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Would you like a short, sourced briefing or a quick chart of recent licensing, drilling, and production activity in the North Sea?

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News - The Norwegian Offshore Directorate - Sokkeldirektoratet

Gas and condensate discovery in the North Sea (35/8-8 S and A) 12/19/2025 Harbour Energy and its partners have proven gas condensate in the ‘Camilla Nord’ prospect. Regulatory changes postponed 12/16/2025 The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has put forward proposed changes to the Regulations relating to resource management in the petroleum activities and the Regulations relating to documentation in connection with storage of CO2 on the shelf for public consultation. … Oil discovery and dry well...

www.sodir.no

The new North Sea oil boom | MoneyWeek

If you thought it was all over for North Sea oil, it’s time to think again. Profits will flow soon for smart investors, says James McKeigue. Here, he reveals the best shares to buy now.

moneyweek.com

North Sea News

Russia Targets Dutch North Sea Infrastructure, MIVD Says, Triton FPSO Sees Highest Output Rates in 10 Years as Tailwind's Well Comes On Stream,

www.oedigital.com

UK North Sea Review

The UK’s government plans to further raise the energy profits levy, acquisitions of offshore portfolios, new drilling, and a number of new contracts featured in the UK North Sea oil and gas industry in the past month.

www.ogv.energy