Exillon launches directors hunt after boardroom battle
The Russian powers behind oil explorers Exillon have launched a hunt for new directors after last month’s walkout by the previous board.
Former BP boss named new Bahamas chairman
A former boss at TNK-BP is to take over as chairman of Bahamas Petroleum, it has emerged.
New chief for Nexen as boss who brokered £10bn takeover departs
North Sea operator Nexen is set for a new chief executive after 20-year veteran Kevin Reinhart announced his departure from the firm.
Tethys boosted after third Kazakh find
Caspian-focused explorer Tethys has been given a boost after finding gas for the third time this year.
Trapoil bosses take 20 per cent pay cut after disappointing year
Bosses at North Sea explorers Trapoil have taken a 20% pay cut in a bid to curb costs after posting a £10million loss for the year.
Reef Subsea to be split in three after buyout
Subsea specialist Reef is to be broken up into three new companies following its £17million buyout earlier this year.
Google goes green after striking renewables deal for data centre
Internet giants Google are to make their largest investment into renewable energy to date after striking a deal to support one of their US data centres.
Expro lands £60m Shah Deniz 2 deal
Oilfield services group Expro has landed a major contract to support one of Europe's largest gas projects.
RWE makes UK solar debut in test run for new renewable energy finance scheme
RWE has made its first major move into the UK solar energy after snapping up one of the country's largest projects.
How one building went from industrial gas tank to breathtaking art project
It was once a giant gasometer on the German skyline, storing oil and gas supplies for the residents of Oberhausen.
Boost for Beatrice as giant Scots windfarm project lands energy deal with Government
The giant Beatrice offshore windfarm in the Moray Firth has been given a major boost after being offered a contract for difference under the Government's energy reform plans.
New delay for Huntington as production stopped until May
Production from a troubled North Sea field has been shut down again - and may not resume until May, it has emerged.
Plexus makes move into Morocco after Galp deal
Aberdeen engineering firm Plexus has landed a £600,000 deal to provide its services to a new offshore project in Morocco.
New find for Max in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan-focused explorer Max Petroleum has been boosted after finding oil on its latest prospect in the country.
Order book up but Amec sounds currency rate warning
One of the North Sea's largest engineering companies says it expects to hit targets for 2014 after enjoying a growth in orders.
BP sells off Alaskan fields as focus turns to Prudhoe Bay investment
BP is to sell off its stakes in four Alaskan oilfields to a private firm as it looks to refocus on a key project in the country.
Esso looking to reopen key UK pipeline as pair bailed over fuel theft claims
Esso says it is still working to reopen one of the UK’s main underground fuel pipeline after two men arrested on suspicion of theft of thousands of litres of fuel were released on bail.
Gasol strikes LNG deal to reduce Ghana energy fears
Gas to power firm Gasol has struck a deal with African Power Generation to provide extra gas for Ghana in a bid to solve the country’s energy problems.
Dong boss Sykes to co-chair UK offshore wind council
A boss of wind power giants Dong Energy is to serve as co-chair of the Government’s offshore wind industry council, it has been revealed.
Underwater Centre to launch new bolt tensioning course
Subsea training facility The Underwater Centre is to launch a new course on bolt tensioning after demands from the industry.
Lundin sounds warning over £75million extra exploration costs
North Sea operator Lundin has warned it faces a hike in exploration costs of more than £75million this quarter after drilling four failed wells.
Jenkins named new Decom North Sea chief executive
Former Amec and KDC director Nigel Jenkins has been named as the new chief executive of the body representing the North Sea decommissioning industry.
Genel eyes £350m spend as Angola investment looks to pay off
The oil firm led by former BP boss Tony Hayward says it intends to spend more than £350million hunting for new projects this year.
Dragon eyes £900m spend as it closes in on targets
UAE-based explorer Dragon Oil says it expects operations in Turkmenistan to accelerate this year after posting a small increase in output.
Far East and UK drilling demand help drive up Halliburton profits
Energy services giant Halliburton saw first quarter revenues reach record levels after turning around last year’s loss.