Petrobras agrees $5billion deal with Chinese bank
Brazilian oil giant Petrobras has agreed a multi-billion pound deal with the Chinese Development Bank to finance a fresh ten-year supply contract with Unipec Asia Company.
Russia begins production on second liquefied natural gas plant
Russia today began production from the Yamal LNG project, the country's second liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant.
M2 Subsea appoints renewables and decom business development manager
ROV services provider M2 Subsea has announced the appointment of David Sinclair as business development manager in charge of renewables and decommissioning.
Johan Castberg licensees submit Barents Sea plans
The licensees involved in the Johan Castberg discovery in the Barents Sea submitted their development and operation plans to authorities today.
Waste to energy firm aiming to rival bitcoin
4NEW, the company operating Waste to Energy treatment plants today announced a series of groundbreaking developments. 4NEW has successfully secured 30.5 million USD from institutional investors collectively.
Engie to switch business focus from gas to biogas
French utility firm, Engie, has announced that it plans to switch all of its gas operations to biogas and renewable hydrogen.
Renewable Energy Association charges government with poor battery policy
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has come under fire from the Renewable Energy Association (REA) for a lacklustre policy in relation to renewable battery power.
Appalachia is driving growth in US natural gas
An increase in natural gas production in the American region of Appalachia is driving overall US natural gas production.
Togo to give thousands electricity through solar initiative
The Government of Togo announce a solar initiative in which aims to bring 300,000 reliable solar home systems to citizens by 2020.
Oil dips as OPEC deal expected to cause potential shale surge
Oil retreated amid worries that OPEC’s deal to extend production cutbacks may take U.S. shale activity to a whole new level.
WATCH: Ship battles huge North Sea waves
A ship in the North Sea battles to hold off huge waves as it makes its way to its destination. The unnamed ship was filmed making its way through accompanying wind and rain. Watch as it struggles through 20 foot high North Sea waves.
Scottish economy got £1billion nuclear boost in 2016
The nuclear power industry contributed £1 billion to Scotland’s economy last year and supports more than 12,000 jobs, according to a new report.
Rosneft racks up borrowing of $17billion as Russian sanctions loom
Rosneft Oil PJSC has racked up more than $17 billion worth of debt in 2017, its biggest year of borrowing on record, as the threat of new sanctions hangs over Russian debt markets.
In Pictures: The enchanting Energy Snow Ball
Within an enchanted, snowflake dappled venue, the Press and Journal’s 8th annual Energy Snow Ball showcased once again just why it’s the industry night of the year.
New energy projects win big at Green Energy Awards
Pioneering energy projects across the Highlands and Islands have been recognised at the Scottish Green Energy Awards.
Renewables Conference: Industry chief says energy relationship with Brussels won’t just stop after Brexit
The head of the UK energy industry's trade body said today that the relationship between Britain and Brussels won’t be automatically severed after Brexit.
Renewables Conference: Scottish renewables projects for Scottish yards, Salmond says
Former First Minister Alex Salmond believes policy should be put in place to ensure Scottish yards are given priority when bidding for renewables work in the country.
Aberdeen man charged in Iraq oil bribery case
Two men have been charged with conspiring to pay bribes to secure oil contracts, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) said.
Shell gender pay gap: ‘I don’t think it’s specific to Shell’, says Axis chair
Jenny Junnier, chair of Aberdeen X-Industry Support, feels that although Shell aren’t unique in the gender disparity in pay, "it’s a positive step that oil and gas companies are reporting it.”
Opinion: Scotland must ‘capitalise on decommissioning market’
The North Sea’s oil and gas reserves remain significant – even after decades of production and prosperity.
Brexit could bring ‘huge damage’ to Scottish renewables market, says Salmond
Brexit could bring “huge damage” to Scotland’s renewable energy industry, former first minister Alex Salmond has said.
NnG offshore wind farm seeks equity partner
Wind and solar company Mainstream Renewable Power has begun the selection process to bring a majority equity partner on board the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) wind farm.
‘Icemann’ achieves 10,000 safe transfers
A offshore gangway, affectionately known as the ‘Icemann’ has reached the 10,000 transfers milestone in Eastern Russia.
Verano Capital takes large slice of Argentinian solar tender
An American developer headquartered in Chile, Verano Capital, has announced an 18% stake of the solar capacity of the 100 MW VeCaSo-1 solar project.
Berkeley finalises $120milion Oman sovereign wealth fund
Shareholders of Berkeley Energia have voted to approve a strategic $120million strategic investment agreement with the Sultanate of Oman’s sovereign wealth fund.