Iraq looking for new pipeline partners
Iraq has invited 15 international companies to a partnership for a new oil export pipeline between the Kirkuk fields and the Turkish port of Ceyhan, Asim Jihad, Iraqi oil ministry spokesman said today.
BP under $28million fine threat for gas operations
British Petroleum faces being fined more than £18million for alleged gas market manipulation by US federal energy regulators.
GDF Suez sells half of Portuguese power assets
GDF Suez has agreed the sale of 50% of its thermal and renewable power plants in Portugal to Japanese trading house, Marubeni Corporation.
Jubliant spuds final Kharsang well
The last remaining well on the Kharsang Field has been spudded, Jubilant Energy has confirmed.
Explosion disables Iraqi pipeline as Russia eyes investment in the region
A major pipeline carrying gas from northern Iraq to power stations has been hit by an explosion.
EU agrees on Chinese solar panels deal
European Union officials agreed today a deal to settle the dispute with China over solar panel pricing.
San Leon gets more time for Albania exploration
San Leon received an extension on its Durresi Block operations, offshore Albania, following approval by the Spanish Council of Ministers, the company announced today.
Cuadrilla starts controversial Sussex drilling despite protests
Energy company Cuadrilla has started exploratory drilling in English village of Balcombe, West Sussex, on the ninth day of an anti-fracking protest.
Thai stocks fall due to PTT oil spill concerns
Thai stocks fell 1.6% today as political concerns rise following PTT's handling of its oil spill.
Russia’s oil production reaches post-Soviet levels
Russia's oil production increased by 1% in July to 10.43million barrels a day - nearing the country's post-Soviet record.
China starts work on Iraqi pipeline
Chinese National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has started work on a 272km oil pipeline from Iraq.
Advance biofuels set for £25million funding competition
The UK biofuel industry will benefit from a £25million boost to fund a new advanced biofuel plant.
Eni’s “important” Congo find closes difficult first half-year
Italian oil major Eni has made an “important" oil and gas find off the Congolese coast.
Aral Petroleum gets funding for Kazakh well
Aral Petroleum Capital, a subsidiary of Caspian Energy, received a loan of $3million (nearly £2billion) to test the 316 well in West Zhagabulak.
Nodding Donkey completes first Botswana drill
Equatorial Oil & Gas, a subsidiary of Nodding Donkey, has completed drilling its first borehole in Botswana.
China’s shale gas work stalled for seven months
Work on China’s shale gas blocks is still at a standstill, seven months after they were auctioned.
New Burmese pipeline starts sending gas to China
The first section of a £1.6billion oil and gas pipeline between Burma and China has opened.
CNOOC records two successful finds in Bohai
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has made two new exploration discoveries in the Bohai Sea, off the country’s north east coast.
Forties Alpha undergoes second power testing
Apache’s newest addition to the Forties fleet is undergoing the second power testing of its gas turbines.
Etpm expands its ROV services
Aberdeen-based subsea recruitment company etpm has taken on two new staff after opening an office in Great Yarmouth.
Magma eyes 20 new jobs and expansion overseas
Oil engineering consultancy Magma Products says is looking to set up an office in Houston in the wake of its recent expansion in Aberdeen.
Rosneft records promising Q2 results despite soaring debt
Russia’s oil giant Rosneft reported near £700million (35billion roubles) net income for the second quarter of 201 - despite the costly TNK-BP buyout sparking a three-fold increase in the company's debt.
Bias: We want Mozambique to be centre of excellence like Aberdeen
EXCLUSIVE: Mozambique is urgently awaiting Aberdeen's help to grow its fledgling energy industry, the country's minister for minerals has told Energy Voice.
Ofgem launches £205million Argyll grid consultation
Energy regulator Ofgem has launched a funding consultation on a proposed £205million improvement of a grid in the western coast of Scotland.
Fourth Jubilant Energy well at Kharsang starts production
Fourth Jubilant Energy well at Kharsang starts production