OMV look to North Sea acquisitions to drive production targets
Oil giants OMV insist they now have the resources needed to hit their 2016 production targets following its heavy investment into the North Sea last year.
Dong to use new 8MW turbines for Burbo Bank extension
Energy group Dong could use more powerful wind turbines for their expansion of a major UK windfarm project.
Infrastructure and prices replace climate change as main global energy fear, warns WEC
Concerns over the volatility of prices has replaced climate change fears as the main driver of energy policy around the world, according to a new report.
Disappointment for Dana Petroleum in Mauritania
Dana Petroleum has been left disappointed after its latest exploration work off the Mauritania coast.
Warning sounded over upstream contracts slowdown as Wood Group profits rise 14%
Strong performance in the North Sea and engineering operations helped offshore services giants Wood Group post a 14% increase in profits for 2013.
Boost for Barryroe developers as licence expanded
The developers of a giant oil field off the Irish coast have been given the goahead to look for resources across a wider area after having their licence extended.
Nordic looks to double up ‘substantial’ North Sea find
North Sea newcomer Nordic Energy says it has identified up to 20 new prospects that could open up significant new plays in the region.
Lundin looks to open up Baronang prospect
Lundin has begun work on its Indonesian campaign after drilling a wildcat well in the country's Natuna Sea.
New deals for Petrofac secure 300 North Sea jobs
Oil services group Petrofac has picked up £65million of new contract extensions in the North Sea - securing more than 300 jobs across the region.
£60m flotation plans for offshore support group Gulf Marine Services
Offshore support vessel group Gulf Marine Services has announced plans to launch on the London Stock Exchange as it looks to raise £60million to increase the size of its fleet.
Meta provides triple North Sea well boost
Downhole isolation firm Meta has helped a North Sea project triple its output.
Boost for carbon capture schemes as top energy firms back calls for 10% power targets
Some of the UK's leading oil and gas industry firms have backed a call for the UK to source 10% of its energy requirements from carbon-capture equipped power stations within the next decade.
Losses narrow at Songa as focus moves to Cat D rigs
Rig construction firm Songa Offshore said its troubled Category D development project remains on track, despite the firm posting new losses.
Scientists claim Macondo disaster may cause heart failure in Gulf of Mexico fish stocks
Oil giant BP has hit back over claims the Deepwater Horizon oil spill has caused heart problems for fish in the Gulf of Mexico.
Safety milestone for Dana Petroleum on new Western Isles FPSO
Dana Petroleum has marked a safety milestone with the launch of its floating production storage offloading vessel for the Western Isles project.
Cullen: New conference will help oil firms cut down on human risk element
The man who led the Piper Alpha disaster inquiry has backed a new conference in Aberdeen to help challenge risks caused by workers in the oil and gas industry.
Wärtsilä to support Mariner floating storage unit
Wärtsilä has struck a deal to provide pumping solutions for the new floating storage unit to support the giant Mariner North Sea field.
Kværner boosted by North Sea but admits Vardal yard faces ‘challenging’ future
Offshore engineering group Kværner saw its 2013 profits rise after high North Sea activity.
North Sea stability for Apache as it sells off Argentine operations
North Sea operator Apache has sold off its Argentine assets in a £480million deal as it looks to cut debts.
British firms land £8m to research cryogenic energy storage
Two British firms landed an £8million award to develop a pioneering way to store electricity in liquid air.
Major find off Congo boosts Eni despite profits downturn
Eni has been boosted after discovering a major new oil field off the Congo - despite seeing profits hit by ongoing problems elsewhere in Africa.
Aker boosted by order intake growth
North Sea oil services firm Aker Solutions bucked recent trends after being boosted by a strong order book for its 2013 numbers.
Revealed: The £11bn plans to develop giant North Sea field as Sverdrup closes in on approval
The partners behind plans to develop a giant North Sea oil field have revealed their preferred approach - which will see the field produce more than 500,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
UK and Norwegian oil firms look to counter Far East moves into North Sea
Leading UK oil firms are to meet in Norway today in a bid to improve trade and prevent more North Sea projects being lost to Far East countries.
North Sea keeps profits steady at Amec as firm confirms Foster Wheeler deal
Engineering giant Amec has confirmed it has made a £2billion takeover bid for Swill energy industry contractors Foster Wheeler.