Premier fills finance seat with Ophir find
North Sea explorer Premier Oil has poached its rival's Ophir Energy's head of investor relations as its new finance director.
Recruiter celebrates picture-perfect anniversary
The vast array of travel opportunities is one of the biggest incentives for job hunters looking to join the offshore sector - a fact that one jubilee recruiter is well aware off.
Rosneft figures rocket on higher output
Net income at Russia’s biggest oil producer has increased five-fold year-on-year in the second quarter of 2014 as the company revs up its daily production figures.
Keppel wins £110million Qatar deal
The drilling subsidiary of Gulf International Services (GIS) has awarded $110million-worth of contracts to a partnership between Qatar's premier gas shipper Nakilat and Singapore's rig constructor Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM).
China set to support Cuba’s oil drive
China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has signed a framework agreement with Cuba’s state oil company Cubapetroleo (Cupet) for a drilling cooperation between the two firms.
Turkey approves South Stream offshore section
The Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning in Turkey has issued a positive opinion of the planned South Stream pipeline’s offshore section in the country.
Video: Renewables made fun with new animation
A Scottish renewables trade body has taken a fresh approach to spreading the word about green energy – in a new online animation.
Centrica confirms CEO rumours as Conn steps down
Energy giant Centrica is hoping to finally find a replacement for its departing chief executive as the head of refining at BP has stepped down.
New study launched to map labour market
Industry body Oil & Gas UK has launched a labour market study to map out the health and breadth of the UK workforce.
SDI hopes for more African business as first office opens
Scottish Development International (SDI) has opened its first office in Africa in a bid to strengthen Scotland’s business ties with the Commonwealth nations.
DECC launches biomass calculator
A new device designed to investigate the impact of North America-sourced biomass on carbon emissions has been launched by the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).
Northern swaps UK for Italy
Oil and gas explorer Northern Petroleum has been awarded two new permits in Italy as it is progressing its Adriatic expansion.
Trinity International extends Stena contract for £5million
Offshore catering and consulting firm Trinity International Services has renewed its contract with Stena Drilling for £5million ($8.5million).
Shetland gas plant at standstill as 900 strike
Around 900 workers at Total’s Shetland gas plant have staged an unofficial walkout over pay.
New workboat could make its North Sea debut
A deal between an American consultancy and a Danish manufacturer can soon see a new range of workboats joining the North Sea energy fleet.
Xodus Group racks up $20million worth of contracts
Energy consultancy Xodus Group has won a vibration engineering services contract with Qatargas worth $1million. It is the latest win for the firm, which has racked up a $20million windfall since opening its new office.
Vattenfall profits drop as market remains tough
Swedish energy firm Vattenfall has reported a 24% drop in underlying half-year operating profits amid weak demand and falling utility prices.
Bristow’s new copter takes first North Sea flight
The newest addition to Bristow Helicopters’ fleet has made its first commercial flight over the Southern North Sea on Monday.
Kea progresses Puka development with third well
The share price of New Zealand-focused explorer Kea Petroleum spike dramatically after it announced the spudding of its third well onshore well.
Leni hits oil with latest Goudron well
Trinidad-focused explorer Leni Gas & Oil (LGO) has intersected 187 feet of net oil pay in the Goudron sandstones with its latest well in the prospect.
Lundin completes Gohta appraisal
North Sea operator Lundin Petroleum is about to complete the appraisal of Gohta discovery in the Barents Sea.
Shetland firm wins design job for new oil vessel
Shetland boat manufacturer Unst Inshore Services has won a £47,103 commission by Highlands and Islands Enterprise to design a new type of vessel for the oil and gas industry.
Eni reaffirms Congo commitment with new agreement
Italian energy firm Eni has signed a cooperation agreement with the Congolese Minister of hydrocarbons over new exploration of the country’s coastal basin.
Highlands firm hungry for new sites after acquiring second SSE hydro site
Hydro-developer Green Highland Renewables has bought a second hydro site from SSE as it expands its development portfolio.
Glasgow readies for Commonwealth energy conference
Government delegates from across the Commonwealth are set to discuss sustainable energy issues at a first of kind event.