President plans to workover wells in Argentina
President Energy is to do a workover of shut-in well at the Puesto Flores site in Argentina.
Carbon Capture and Storage – knowledge sharing is key, research claims
The benefits of knowledge sharing within the international carbon capture and storage (CCS) community have been highlighted by a new research paper.
Africa Oil corp completes subscription in Eco
Eco Atlantic Oil and Gas has raised £8.4million in new capital through a strategic alliance with Africa Oil Corp (AOC).
Soco win three permits offshore Congo
London based Soco International has won three permits offshore the Republic of Congo.
Plexus Holdings to focus “100%” on proprietary technology
Aberdeen-based Plexus Holdings is to focus "100%" on proprietary technology following the sale of its wellhead exploration equipment and services business for jack up business to TechnipFMC.
Breaking: Dana reported to have first oil flowing from Western Isles
Dana Petroleum is reported to have first oil flowing from its flagship Western Isles development.
Premier Oil ‘on track’ for full year guidance, North Sea Catcher due on stream next month
Premier Oil has said flagship North Sea development the Catcher field is due for first oil next month.
Wintershall Maria to come on stream year early
German operator Wintershall has been given the green light to start up its Maria field in the Norwegian Sea almost a year ahead of plan.
ADES net Egyptian contract for jack-up
Drilling firm ADES International Holding Ltd. (LON: ADES), has been awarded a new contract for its ADMARINE III offshore jack-up rig.
Regal offices raided by taxman in ‘unjustified’ probe
AIM listed Regal Petroleum plc (AIM: RPT) has been raided by the Ukrainian Tax Authorities in what is being described as a "entirely unjustified" investigation.
Wentworth relocating to London from Canada as part of restructuring
East Africa focused independent oil and gas Wentworth Resources is moving its headquarters from Calgary to London.
Statoil plans to step up exploration after driving down costs
Statoil ASA plans to step up drilling in Norway for a second consecutive year, in the first indication it has given of its exploration plans for 2018.
Competition watchdog removes Rough gas storage undertakings
The UK competition watchdog has opted to remove historic undertakings relating to the Rough gas storage facility in the North Sea.
Opinion: Carbon capture and storage – put the kettle on
Tom Baxter’s opinion piece on carbon capture and storage (CCS) (read here) muddles the issues rather than clarifying the challenge.
Greka bags drilling contract in India
Asian drilling giant Greka Drilling Limited (AIM: GDL) has agreed a three-year contract for work in India.
Nostra drills down on Permian position
Nostra Terra has started drilling a well in the prolific US Permian shale basin.
Kvaerner awarded construction contract for Yme support structure
Kvaerner has been awarded a contract with Repsol Norge AS for the construction of a permanent caisson support structure for the Yme new development project.
Highlands Natural Resouces see 60% increase in flowrates at East Denver
Highlands Natural Resources plc is seeing rising production during flowback tests at an onshore shale prospect in Colorado touted as holding "significant potential".
Zenith say Azerbaijan has been ‘transformational’
Zenith Energy say its acquisition of the largest onshore oilfield in Azerbaijan has been "transformational" for the company.
Councillors to visit north-east windfarm site
Councillors will cast an eye over the site of a controversial wind turbine project near a north-east village.
Well-SENSE Technology wins ICoTA Innovation Award
Aberdeen based down-hole specialist Well-SENSE Technology has been given industry recognition of its innovative FibreLine Intervention (FLI).
Canada’s Obsidian Energy settles $8.5million lawsuit
Calgary based Obsidian Energy is to settle a $8.5 million lawsuit with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Ashdown weighs in on Saudi’s involvement in Yemen
The British Government is foolish to back Saudi Arabia while it is carrying out "clearly illegal acts" in Yemen, Liberal Democrat former leader Paddy Ashdown has said.
Lebanon PM invited to France amid claims of Saudi Arabia ‘detention’
French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Saad Hariri and his family to come to France after the Lebanese prime minister's surprise resignation earlier this month, amid allegations Saudi Arabia is holding him prisoner.
Environmental laws must be protected post-Brexit, MP warns
MPs must not be left in a position where progressive environmental laws could be easily watered down, weakened or even scrapped by ministers after Brexit, a Labour MP has warned.