Russia opens East Siberia door to China
China’s biggest oil company will share the development of Russia-owned East Siberia oil fields following the signing of a memorandum.
Upward trend for Schlumberger
Schlumberger has enjoyed continuous growth as it recorded a 20% year-on-year increase in pre-tax profits in its quarterly results.
OMV records third quarter losses
Austrian OMV reported decreased production and slump in sales ahead of publishing its third quarter results.
McDermott appoints new chief operating officer
McDermott International has announced a replacement to its departing chief executive.
FMC Technologies’ president retires
The president of a global energy industry services provider has today announced his retirement.
Opito conference to focus on competence in safety
"Don't just tell me - show me" is the leading theme of this year's international Opito Safety and Competency Conference.
Treasury: Decom tax reliefs to drive £13billion North Sea investment
UK representatives of the oil and gas industry have received the first decommissioning tax reliefs from the Treasury.
Oil & Gas UK appoints EY to research supply chain
Industry service firm EY will carry out a research into the contribution of the oil and gas supply chain to UK economy – currently estimated at £27billion.
Disappointing results for Bridge’s North Sea campaign
The second key well in Bridge Energy’s latest North Sea drilling campaign was found dry, the company announced today.
EIC appoints new chief executive
The Energy Industries Council (EIC) has appointed a new chief executive for its London office.
REG takes over college wind project
Renewable Energy Generation (REG) will take over a wind project by South Staffordshire College.
Transocean signs new ultra-deepwater deal with Chevron
Offshore drilling services provider Transocean has been awarded a new contract for an ultra-deepwater drillship by Chevron.
Statoil director takes ministerial seat
A member of Statoil board of directors has been appointed a minister to the Norwegian government.
Further Nigeria delays for Eland
Aberdeen-based Eland Oil & Gas said it was confident of restarting production on the Opuama field in Nigeria before the end of the year.
Energy Graduate: Aiming high against the odds
There are no barriers stopping aspiring individuals from climbing up the career ladder in the energy sector, believes an industry manager.
Nighthawk kicks off Arikaree Creek drilling
Drilling has started on the first well of Nighthawk Energy’s newest Colorado exploration programme, the company announced today.
Dry drills for Max Petroleum
Two Max Petroleum appraisal wells in Kazakhstan have delivered insufficient results for production, the company said.
Petroleum experts to speak at new industry event
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) in Aberdeen is set to host a new seminar to highlight “new frontiers” in the field of inwell flow surveillance and control.
ATR invests £2million in new product line
Aberdeen-based ATR Group has added a new product line to its fleet, worth £2million.
Bond enter Australian offshore market
Bond Helicopters Australia have celebrated the launch of a new offshore business on the continent today.
Ithaca takes a step closer to GSA startup
A gas export pipeline for Ithaca’s Greater Stella Area (GSA) development is ready to receive gas upon the start of production, the company announced in a third-quarter operating update.
Premier Oil signs Kenya farm-in
Premier Oil has signed a farm-in agreement for 55% of Taipan Resources licence onshore Kenya.
Technip awarded Delta House development project
Subsea engineering and construction contractor Technip has been awarded a "substantial" deepwater development contract in the Gulf of Mexico.
Timeline: Breagh field – RWE story to date
Timeline: Breagh field - RWE story to date
Funding extends Sports for Schools Project lifeline
A project aiming to develop sporting activities among Aberdeen school children has secured funding for the next five years.