China’s surge into solar wiped US off the map, ex-employees granted federal aid
Nearly 300 US citizens laid off from the solar power industry as as a result of a surge of imports are eligible for federal trade-adjustment assistance.
Angus Energy completes drilling of Lidsey
Angus Energy has successfully completed the drilling of the Lidsey-X2 production well in the south of England.
Trump to deliver harsh critique of Iran over nuclear deal
US President Donald Trump plans to deliver a broad and harsh critique of Iran in a speech declaring that the landmark Iran nuclear deal is not in America’s national security interests, according to US officials and outside advisers to the administration.
Sales down by £114m for Dunfermline engineering firm FMC Technologies
Turnover at a Fife offshore engineering company declined by more than £100 million last year as the oil and gas sector continued to struggle.
Final call for Subsea UK award nominations
Industry body, Subsea UK has issued a final call for entries ahead of its prestigious 2018 business awards.
US solar farm on track for completion
A US consortium has announced the closing of the construction financing of a 46 megawatt solar facility in Arizona.
Total enters into Mexico petroleum retail market
French supermajor Total has entered into an agreement with GASORED, a group of service station owners, to rebrand a network of around 250 service stations in and around Mexico City under the Total brand.
Scottish turbine firm returns to profit
A Dundee turbine components firm has returned to profit after sustaining a seven-figure loss last year.
Shell steps up electric vehicle charging offer
Oil major Shell has signed an agreement to buy NewMotion, one of Europe’s largest electric vehicle (EVs) charging providers.
Watch: Why the oil price could go either way
HG Research Independent Research Consultant Hans Goetti discusses the price and production of oil. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: Middle East.”
Value of goods exported by Scotland soars on back of oil and gas
The value of goods exported by Scotland has risen by more than 20% driven by growth in oil and gas exports, new figures show.
Scottish Government: ‘Energy market is failing many households’
The Scottish Government has used the fact that nearly a third of households are suffering under fuel poverty as justification for establishing a new publicly owned, not for profit energy company.
Unite to meet members who threatened to strike over Shetland pay dispute
Union representatives are to meet with members who threatened to strike over a pay dispute at a major gas plant in Shetland.
Subsea 7 shares move on Baker Hughes ‘rumours’
Subsea 7 share soared amid rumours of a merger with US service giant Baker Hughes.
‘Absolute cap’ will only run until 2023
An "absolute cap" is to be imposed on poor-value energy tariffs, but only as a temporary measure that will run until 2023 at the latest, the Government has announced.
Whistleblower claims he was sacked after reporting drug and digger misuse at north-east energy site
A whistleblower has claimed he was sacked by a north-east energy firm after he reported a child had driven a digger, and raised concerns about drug use.
Consumers could get fairer deal under SNP plans for energy company
Consumers could get a fairer deal on household bills if the SNP push ahead with plans for a publicly backed, not-for-profit energy company, it has been claimed.
OPEC’s latest monthly oil market report
Oil cartel OPEC has released it's latest monthly market report.
James Fisher marks 80th salvage job in Gulf of Mexico
Subsea excavation specialist James Fisher and Sons is embarking on its 80th decommissioning/salvage job in the Gulf of Mexico.
Amec deal was ‘unique opportunity’ claims WorleyParsons CEO
Moving into the North Sea as a major player is a "unique opportunity" according to the head of the firm who snapped up Amec Foster Wheeler's UK business this week.
Statoil slapped on wrists over processes at Heidrun
Statoil has been warned over "deviations" at its Heidrun field.
International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox convenes a new Board of Trade
International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox has convened a new Board of Trade to help boost exports, attract inward investors and ensure the benefits of free trade are spread equally across the country.
Business leaders in fresh warning over Brexit ‘brinksmanship’
Business leaders are to issue a fresh warning to ministers not to jeopardise Britain's trade with Europe through "brinksmanship" in the Brexit negotiations.
Bayerngas Norge to drill Tethys later this month
Bayerngas Norge AS has been given consent to drill a search well in the North Sea. The operator has been given permission to drill in a find called Tethys, starting mid-October. Ocean depth in the region is around 360 metres. The Songa Enabler drilling rig will be used.
Aberdeen Airport sees business continue to soar
Business at Aberdeen International Airport is continuing to soar as passenger figures in September were boosted by a successful Offshore Europe.