IOG eyes Blythe hub after latest licence wins
North Sea operator Independent Oil and Gas says it will look to develop a production hub around the Blythe development after landing two new blocks in the region.
Sodexo founder’s daughter named as successor to run services group
The daughter of Sodexo founder Pierre Bellon has been named as the company's new vice chairman - as the offshore services firm begins the succession process.
How Aberdeen Harbour’s leading lights were moved after 170 years
The historic lights guiding North Sea vessels into Aberdeen's harbour for almost two centuries have been restored.
BP extends West of Shetland interest as record number of offshore licences revealed
BP will continue to build on their West of Shetland presence after securing four offers, on the edge of its Clare field. See the full list of winners here.
Time for UK Government to show backing for offshore wind, warns green energy group
A leading green energy body has challenged the Government to show its commitment to wind power by increasing targets from offshore facilities.
Profits boost for Xcite as talks continue over Bentley partners
The oil group behind plans to develop the Bentley field says it is continuing to hunt for partners for the giant North Sea project.
Japanese firm’s bid to build solar farm on moon – and beam power to earth
A Japanese engineering firm has revealed plans to turn the moon into a giant solar farm - and beam electricity to earth using lasers.
New MD for Maersk Training
Maersk Training has confirmed Stuart Cameron will be their new UK managing director, expanding his remit to include the company's operations in Aberdeen.
Heavy losses for troubled Noreco as summer of shut-ins takes its toll
The effects of struggling North Sea operator Noreco's troubled summer have been underlined after the company posted a £57million third quarter loss.
Xodus to support inspection of main power and gas link to Northern Ireland
Energy consultancy Xodus has agreed a four-year deal to provide marine services for inspections on the main power link between Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Water industry to work with UK fracking firms in bid to ease pollution fears
A leading water industry body is to work with shale gas firms to minimise the impact of fracking on the country's water resources.
Fastnet raises £10m for Morocco projects
Fastnet says it is still looking for a partner for its project off the Moroccan coast despite raising £10million through a new share issue.
Orion Group scoops top industry slot
Highland-based Orion Group has been named the top oil and gas sector recruitment firm.
North Sea drilling levels down for 2013, finds new research
UK North Sea exploration slowed down by more than a third in 2013 - but analysts predict it will pick up again next year.
San Leon boosted by Poland shale find
Shale explorer San Leon says its latest test well in Poland has 'far exceeded' expectations - boosting the country's fracking ambitions.
North Sea development boost as bid launched to buy ATP
Plans to develop the Blythe and Skipper North Sea projects have been boosted after it emerged a private equity firm is to buy out one of the project partners.
Nordic looks for ‘company-making’ results from North Sea acquisition
North Sea explorer Nordic Energy says it believes its new licence could be 'company-making' as it begins analysing seismic data from it.
Plans for Atlantic Array axed as RWE admit 1.2GW windfarm too costly
Plans to build one of the world's largest offshore windfarms off the British coast have been axed by developers.
Shale gas revolution could create a million new Euro-jobs, study finds
Shale gas extraction could create up to 1million new jobs across Europe and cut reliance on energy imports, a new study has found.
Falkland Islands Holdings focus switches to Sea Lion decision
Services firm Falkland Islands Holdings says oil plans for the archipelago remain positive as it prepares for the launch of the Sea Lion development.
Statoil looks to the stars in hunt for hard-to-reach oil after striking Nasa deal
A North Sea operator is to look to the stars in a bid to extract frontier oil after striking a research deal with the US space administration Nasa.
Petrofac lands £1.3bn EPC deal for Oman refinery
Oilfield services provider Petrofac has landed a £1.3billion deal to provide engineering, procurement and construction work for Oman's oil refinery.
Driller Songa looks for £260million refinance deal
North Atlantic-focused drilling firm Songa Offshore is to launch a major recapitalisation programme as it looks to raise more than £260million.
Seadrill looks to strong 2014 as Pemex deal boosts backlog
Profits at international drilling giant Seadrill rose 14% for the third quarter.
Chestnut field shut in after damage to FPSO mooring
Production on the Chestnut North Sea field has been suspended until December after a mooring line came loose on the floating production unit.