BP results: Bob Dudley – 2017 market rebalance relies on OPEC behaviour
BP chief executive Bob Dudley said the recovery of the global oil and gas market depends on OPEC behaviour.
US nuclear safety body probes generator failure in Arizona
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission is carrying out a special investigation after a backup safety generator failed.
Management of Royal Dutch Shell’s community fund criticised
An Irish local authority has been criticised over the management of an €8.5million community benefit fund provided by Royal Dutch Shell (Lon: RDSA).
Norwegian shipping firms join forces to create mega fleet of offshore supply vessels
Three of Norway's biggest offshore supply vessel (OSV) operators are to merge and create one of the biggest fleets in the sector.
US measures have no effect on Iran’s negotiations with int’l firms: Oil official
Fresh US sanctions against OPEC member state Iran have had no effect on talks between the Islamic Republic and international oil companies, it has been claimed.
Shell rumored to be eyeing exit from Denmark
Royal Dutch Shell (LON:RDSA) is looking to sell its stake in an offshore oil and gas joint venture in what would mark the company's exit from Denmark, according to various banking sources.
Swedish engineering giant agree Statoil safety deal for Johan Castberg
Swedish engineering giant ABB have struck a deal with Statoil over its Johan Castberg development in the Barents Sea.
University of Aberdeen gets plasma generator
The Oil & Gas Innovation Centre (OGIC) has helped to secure a plasma generator for the University of Aberdeen thanks to a donation from Saudi Aramco, through its Aberdeen Technology Office, which specialises in upstream research and technology.
Burness Paull LLP cleared of fraud
A law firm accused of causing an Aberdeen entrepreneur to lose control of his business has been cleared of fraud but was found to have had a conflict of interest, a judge has decreed.
This week’s top Shell stories
Energy giant Shell was at the front and centre of some massive announcements this week that sent shockwaves through the oil and gas industry.
Time no longer on our side – UK Gov’t climate change expert
"Time is no longer on our side", the UK Government's special representative for climate change has warned.
Opinion: Crown Estate changes – the impact on Scotland’s marine renewables industry
As landlord of the seabed, the Crown Estate has responsibility for granting lease rights to offshore marine developers for wave, tidal and offshore wind schemes. Later this year that function will transfer on an interim basis to the Crown Estate Scotland Interim Management. This follows the issue of The Scottish Government’s consultation on “The Long Term Management of the Crown Estate in Scotland”. Consideration is now being given to the long term solution. This will determine who marine renewable developers must deal with if they are to secure the necessary rights to the seabed.
WWF – Total need to come clean about Elgin well
Environmentalists are calling for French supermajor Total to come clean about drilling "difficulties" that resulted in a North Sea well being sealed off.
Geothermal energy could be new ‘black gold’ for unemployed oil workers
Geothermal energy could be the new 'black gold' for out-of-work oil and gas workers, an MSP has claimed.
Update: OCA pledges to try and reach agreement with union
The umbrella body for offshore contractors has pledged to try and reach a deal with unions over a wage dispute.
Subsea2017 round up – Hope emerges from depth of oil price abyss
Subsea companies showed significant signs of recovery after emerging from the depths of the two year oil price crisis to showcase at Europe’s largest underwater services event.
Subsea 7 posts stunning snow pic of Scottish yard
Subsea 7 have posted a stunning picture of its snowy Scottish yard on social media.
Costly delays upset reactor renaissance, keep nuclear at bay
Costly delays, growing complexity and new safety requirements in the wake of the triple meltdown at Fukushima are conspiring to thwart a new age of nuclear reactor construction.
Total cement Elgin well after drilling ‘difficulties’
French supermajor Total (NYSE:TOT) has been forced to seal the bottom of a well in the Elgin-Franklin field after encountering drilling "difficulties".
Subsea2017: Oil and gas is still a men’s club, women needed to re-balance the industry
The UK oil and gas industry is still dominated by men and more needs to be done to help young women redress the imbalance, it has been claimed.
Youngsters agree North Sea has future – but men still dominate the demographic
Youngsters living in the UK's energy focused cities still believe there are future career prospects in the North Sea - but males still dominate the demographic.
Unions await final pay offer in North Sea strike threat
Offshore workers are waiting to hear a 'final offer' on improved pay and conditions with the threat of North Sea strike action looming.
Subsea 2017: Rocksalt – Friends launch firm from the ashes of Harkand
"It came from a good idea in a room one night."
Aker Solutions offers office based apprenticeship
A north-east oil company is offering school leavers the opportunity to gain a qualification in administration for the first time.
Boom in Highland opposition to ship-to-ship oil transfers
The number of signatures on an online petition against ship-to-ship oil transfers in Highland waters has more than quadrupled in a week.