Energy price cap will make ‘real difference’ to households, says consumer group
The energy price cap will make a "real difference" to the 12 million people stuck on the most expensive tariffs, a consumer group has said.
Petrofac wins multi-million dollar contract in Turkey
Energy services giant Petrofac has secured a multi-million dollar contract for a gas storage project in Turkey.
Oil veteran appointed new chief executive of Decom North Sea
Oil and gas veteran John Warrender has been appointed chief executive of Decom North Sea.
SSE takes £80m hit to profits due to good weather
Warm temperatures and low wind have taken an £80million hit on SSE's operating profits for the start of the year.
New scheme to ‘transform’ North Sea oil recovery
A new initiative could have Aberdeen leading efforts to recover up to 27billion barrels of oil worldwide, according to the Oil, and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC).
North Sea takeover radiates ambition
A North Sea energy services firm is hoping to add £1million to its North Sea revenues after completing a takeover of a rival company.
Airport strike called off as pay demand accepted
Hundreds of holidaymakers breathed a sigh of relief last night as days of strike action at the north-east’s biggest airport were called off when bosses caved to workers’ demands.
Nighthawk makes £13.8m asset sale following bankruptcy filing
London-listed Nighthawk Energy has made a £13.8million sale of its assets after having filed for bankruptcy.
Industry leader praises young engineers
An industry leader, who recently highlighted the challenges faced by women in oil and gas, has praised two female engineering students.
OPEC seeking legal strategy as U.S. pushes anti-cartel bill
OPEC is consulting with lawyers to prepare a strategy to defend against proposed U.S. legislation that could open the cartel up to antitrust lawsuits, according to people familiar with the matter.
Teenage son of oil executive dies in speedboat accident
A 15-year-old British boy has died after an incident involving a speedboat off a Greek island.
Trio of wells for Equinor
Equinor has been granted drilling permits for three wells in the Norwegian North Sea.
BP ‘focussed on the North Sea’ as it celebrates 20 years of ETAP
BP has said it is “focussed" on growing its North Sea business as it celebrates 20 years of production from one of its most ambitious projects.
Spaceport hailed by Sir Ian Wood
Sir Ian Wood has backed the creation of a new spaceport in the north of Scotland and compared it to the “pioneering” vision behind the discovery of North Sea oil and gas.
Aberdeen airport pay deal rejected
Scores of holidaymakers have had their plans thrown into turmoil after workers at the north-east’s biggest airport “overwhelmingly” rejected an increased pay deal aimed at averting a strike.
Production for BP’s Clair Ridge set for Q4 this year
BP’s North Sea boss has confirmed the second phase of the huge Clair field is set to start production in Q4 of this year.
Kosmos wins £50m legal battle with Tullow Oil
UK firm Tullow Oil has lost a legal dispute with Kosmos Energy over the termination of a contract in Ghana.
ETAP manager was inspired by P&J article
The current manager of BP's ETAP project has described how a Press and Journal article altered the course of his career.
German firm in bid to develop tallest turbine in north of Scotland
A German-owned company is bidding to develop what would be the tallest onshore wind turbines in the far north of Scotland.
Trump or cheap Iran oil: Dilemma facing fastest growing user
The U.S. embargo on Iran oil shipments has put Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a quandary. If he plays along, India could find itself on the right side of President Donald Trump on trade but lose cheap supplies and precious foreign exchange.
Little and largest players in energy sector going for gold
Outstanding companies, both big and small, will be recognised at this year’s Press and Journal Gold Awards.
Unexploded bomb specialist appoints new surveyor
A subsea services firm, which specialises in clearing unexploded bombs from the seabed, has appointed a new survey authority.
Wood appoints Chief Technology Officer
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services giant Wood has made an appointment to its new role of Chief Technology Officer.
Energy investment falls raising concern over supply and security
Global investment in energy is failing to keep up with security and sustainability goals, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
North Sea and Middle East player DNO picks up Iraq production
North Sea and Middle East-focussed operator DNO has announced a two-thirds increase in production from the Peshkabir field in Iraq.