North Sea operators weigh options as Brent oil contributor Ninian to close

TotalEnergies said May 26 it was considering “various options” for transporting oil that feeds the UK’s flagship Brent crude blend after plans were announced for the closure of the Ninian oil field and associated infrastructure used by various operators in the area. Alberta-based Canadian Natural Resources announced its intention to halt Ninian operations in March 2023, heralding an end to…