UK Government’s Industrial Strategy green paper only mentions “oil and gas” twice
Theresa May's government green paper on industrial strategy makes only two specific references to the UK's struggling oil and gas sector.
BP’s asset handover to EnQuest “positive” sign of things to come, claims E&P industry lead
The UK's leading figure for the exploration and production sector has hailed BP's mature asset handover to EnQuest as a positive sign of changes in the pipeline.
Jobs must be protected during BP’s North Sea asset transfer to EnQuest, demands union
Union chiefs are calling for jobs to be protected as BP transfers the rights to operate one of it's oldest North Sea assets.
Updated: EnQuest posts record high production, aquires stake in BP assets
Enquest has posted its highest annual production since the company started seven years ago.
Former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson on track for US Secretary of State confirmation
Former chief executive of ExxonMobil Rex Tillerson looks set to be confirmed as Donald Trump's new US Secretary of State.
Energy bills could fall as renewable subsidies slashed, Whitehall insiders claim
Consumer energy bills could be set to fall as the government aims to slash renewable subsidies.
US asked Westminster to hush up Trident tests, claims reports
The United States asked David Cameron’s government to keep details of the alleged failed Trident missile test launch secret, according to reports.
Calls for half of Scotland’s energy needs to be met by renewables by 2030
Environmentalists have reiterated calls for half of Scotland’s energy needs to be met by renewables by 2030 as the government prepares to publish a new draft energy strategy.
Be ready 24/7 but accept pay cuts, ASCO documents show
An oil and gas services firm wants to cut employee salaries despite asking them to be on 24/7 standby.
Probe after worker gets foot trapped under container
An investigation has been launched after a rig worker got his foot trapped under a container during an offshore lifting operation.
ASCO workers asked to be on 24/7 standby, “unsafe” say insiders
Oil and gas services firm ASCO is forcing workers to be available 24/7 under shift changes that have been branded "extremely serious".
Scot Gov has chance to “transform” energy sector
The Scottish Government has the opportunity to “transform" the energy sector, according to a group of industry experts.
BP’s Juniper platform sets sail off Trinidad
BP has signaled continued growth in the Caribbean as one of the energy giant's largest start up projects of 2017 takes another leap forward.
ASCO move to “highly flexible” working hours
ASCO have moved a number of staff to a "highly flexible" working pattern in a bid to increase efficiency during port operations.
More than half of consultants exit E&P jobs since oil price plunge
Nearly half of oil and gas consultants who were working in the exploration and production (E&P) sector pre-price crash are now unemployed, according to a new study.
Helicopter firm NHV makes power play with new chairman
The new kid on the block for North Sea helicopter operations has appointed an executive chairman to take the helm as the aviation firm makes a major power play.
Oil workers urged to open up about mental health
Oil and gas workers should ditch the "macho man" stereotype and open up about mental health, according to a leading therapist.
The fall of Black Elk Energy
The fall of Black Elk Energy began in New York City nearly a decade ago, with a meeting, a handshake and a loan.
Nordic trio to create hydrogen “one stop shop”
A trio of Norwegian firms plan to create a "one stop shop" for environmentally friendly hydrogen solutions.
Statoil expands contract with Altus to cover five more fields
Statoil has extended Altus Intervention's current contract to provide mechanical wireline services to cover an additional five fields in the Norwegian North Sea.
IEA says oil demand is up as global stockpiles reduce
Global oil markets are tightening according to fresh analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Donald Trump could make US world-leader with $25 dollar oil, claims Wall Street analyst
A leading Wall Street investment expert claims that Donald Trump could make the US a world leading "energy powerhouse" during his presidency.
Energy Institute to welcome Prof Sir David King for prestigious lecture
The Foreign Secretary's award-winning special representative for climate change is to deliver a lecture on how energy companies can comply with the Paris Agreement.
OPEC output drops from record high after deal, with hopes for non-member compliance
OPEC's production output dropped last month from a record high as producers attempt to tackle the global oil glut.
Norway’s oil industry sees jobs dry up
Around 50,000 jobs have been lost in Norway's struggling oil and gas sector since the price of Brent Crude started to fall, according to reports.