Mundell to meet Statoil and Aker Solutions on Norwegian trade mission
Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell is to meet with Norwegian energy firms as he carries out a trade trip in support of Scottish exports this week.
SSE and Npower in talks to create new energy supplier
Energy supplier SSE and the owner of Npower are in talks about combining their operations to create a new company in the UK.
New era for specialist Perth oil drilling firm
A Perth-based extended reach drilling company has moved to an employee ownership model as it looks to drive growth and take advantage of an improving oil and gas market.
Syria to join Paris Agreement – leaving Trump out in the cold on climate change
Syria is set to become the final country to sign up to the Paris Agreement, the world's first comprehensive treaty on tackling climate change.
Opec’s World Oil Outlook 2017 launched in Vienna
The 2017 Opec World Oil Outlook (WOO) was launched today at the Opec Secretariat in Vienna.
Global onshore oil and gas pipeline market set to grow
The global onshore oil and gas pipeline market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.59% during the period 2017-2021, according to new research.
DCC enters US fuel market
Irish company DCC Group has entered the US LPG market with a $200million buy-up of NGL's retail propane business.
Watch: Vessel rolling in the deep
This video shows a 90metre multipurpose vessel rolling in the deep waters of the North Sea. It was shot off the coast of Norway and emerged online.
Legal ruling paves way for thousands of wind farm jobs in Outer Tay and Forth
Construction of a £2 billion wind farm off Fife will begin next year after RSPB Scotland lost a long running legal challenge against development.
Italy’s Eni pushes ahead with Angola plans
Italian oil major Eni is to launch two new fields in Angola next year.
Marie-Noëlle Semeria takes up role as senior vice president,group chief technology officer, at Total
French supermajor Total has appointed Marie-Noëlle Semeria as senior vice president, group chief technology officer.
Petrobras seeks halt to Odebrecht drilling after accident, reports claim
State controlled Brazilian oil company PetroBras has asked Odebrecht’s offshore drilling arm to halt operations of a rig, according to a report by Reuters.
Saudi tensions with Yemen heighten risk of isolation
Tensions have escalated between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels as humanitarian flights to Yemen were grounded and ships ordered to leave, resulting in immediate price hikes on the streets of the capital, Sanaa.
Sodexo wins contract with Bibby Marine Services for new vessel
UK-based Bibby Marine Services Ltd has awarded Sodexo a two-year contract to provide catering, housekeeping and laundry services for the new custom-designed Bibby Wavemaster 1 vessel.
‘Flexible’ law service will aid oil and gas industry
The former head of international law firm Pinsent Masons’ Aberdeen office has taken up a new role and will focus on providing a 'pool' of freelance lawyers for the oil and gas sector.
In depth: Behind Glencore’s veil of secrecy – the Paradise Papers
The Glencore Room at Appleby’s Bermuda office wasn’t much to look at.
Return to the fold for subsea specialist
An industry veteran is returning to the fold after a three year secondment.
Offshore windfall for Scotland as Crown Estate looks to open up seabed lease arrangements
Scotland could see an influx of new build windfarms due to change in the way the seadbed around the country's coasts is leased out to developers.
Sellafield workers to stage 24-hour strike over pay
Workers at the Sellafield nuclear site will stage a 24-hour strike on Tuesday in a dispute over pay.
Funeral set for MP who championed North Sea safety
The funeral of a former Aberdeen MP who campaigned on a number of North Sea safety issues will be held in Edinburgh next week.
Former Shell chief joins Scottish oil and gas consultancy
Former Shell UK supremo and industry stalwart Sir Bob Reid is to take up a new role as non-executive director of Belltree, a specialist oil and gas consultancy.
Watch: Tug boat in tipping terror
This video shows a German tug boat battling 20-foot waves and Beaufort 11 conditions the North Sea.
Simmons and Co appointed to raise funds for commercialisation of tidal current turbine
Aberdeen-based investment specialists Simmons and Co has been tasked with raising funds for the commercialisation of the world's largest and most powerful tidal current turbine.
Report: Is the UK’s energy policy fit for purpose?
The top issues facing the energy industry are the subject of a new report by academia.
Oil peaks at two year high as Saudi crackdown and Opec hopes tighten market
Oil reached levels last seen more than two years ago as Saudi Arabian King Salman’s anti-corruption drive shook the world’s biggest crude exporter just weeks before major producers gather to discuss prolonging historic production caps.