New directors for Decom North Sea
Offshore decommissioning forum Decom North Sea has appointed four new directors.
Former UK nuclear chief joins Amec
The former head of the UK's nuclear regulation body is to join Amec as the project management firm looks to expand its atomic power programme.
Falkland licences farmed out as company makes move for Desire
Falkland Oil and Gas has sounded a loud signal of its ambitions after launching a takeover bid for rival operator Desire petroleum and striking a farm-in deal for its Atlantic licences.
New technology to open up remote gas fields completes tests
A new system being developed by an Aberdeen company for accessing shale gas has taken a step closer to fruition.
£1.2billion cash boost for Dong after striking new investment deal
North Sea operator Dong Energy is set for a £1.2billion cash injection from a group of investment firms, including Goldman Sachs.
Noreco braced for £56million bill as Danish fields remain shut-in
Struggling North Sea operator Noreco has revealed it could face a £56million bill as its Danish operations remain shut down.
Renewables group calls for extra support after SSE exit talk
A renewable energy industry body has urged the government to offer more support to connect wave energy projects to the grid following concerns a leading player was ready to pull out the sector.
Supply chain still untested as North Sea faces £35billion decommissioning bill
The cost of decommissioning the UK's North Sea oil and gas operations is set to hit £35billion, a new report has revealed - with a third of that to be spent in the next nine years.
Hydrasun adds new international duo
Energy solutions specialists Hydrasun have hired two new sales managers as they look to drive international sales.
‘Excellent’ results for BG Group after Tanzania testing
BG Group says it has found 'excellent' results after successfully testing its Pweza gas find off Tanzania.
Subsea 7 crew’s Africa pop video becomes internet hit
The crew of a Subsea 7 vessel off the coast of Equatorial Guinea have become an internet sensation thanks to their homemade music video.
Gazprom strikes Infinis hydro energy deal
Energy giant Gazprom is to buy hydroelectric power from a Scots hydroelectric facility after striking a deal with provider Infinis.
New World given eight-month Danica extension
Oil developers New World have been given an eight-month extension to start work on its Danica project in Denmark.
Northern Petroleum sells Dutch arm in £16m deal
Low-risk oil group Northern Petroleum is to sell off its its Dutch operations for £16million.
Work begins on Pharos North Sea gas find
Drilling work on a major North Sea gas field thought to contain up to 500billion cubic feet of gas has got under way.
Shell and Technip link up for carbon capture venture
One of the partners involved in the proposed Peterhead Carbon Capture project has launched a new joint venture to strengthen its position in the CO2 market.
Russia insists Greenpeace rig protesters posed ‘real threat’
Russian authorities have described Greenpeace activists jailed at the weekend for piracy as a 'real threat' - after the environmental group insisted it would appeal their detention.
TWMA lands drilling waste deal for Martin Linge project
Aberdeen-based drilling group TWMA has landed a seven-year contract to provide offshore waste management for Total's Martin Linge field.
Thai oil spill forces Salamander Energy rethink
Thai-focused exploration firm Salamander Energy says this summer's oil spill on the country's coast has held up plans for its drilling work.
Scott exits Victoria Oil and Gas post after seven months
Victoria Oil and Gas chief executive John Scott is to step down from the role, just seven months after taking over the Africa and Russia-focused explorer.
£2m AIM listing for Independent as it looks to fund North Sea project
North Sea focused group Independent Oil and Gas says it has raised £2million after launching onto the Alternative Investment Market today.
Rosneft snaps up $1.3billion gas assets from Alrosa
Russian state-owned energy giant Rosneft has struck a $1.35billion deal to buy the gas production assets of diamond mining firm Alrosa.
Losses narrow at Sound Oil as San Lorenzo report approved
Mediterranean-focused Sound Oil is closing in on the go-ahead to start work on the San Lorenzo prospect in Italy.
Trap Oil boosted by Athena output
North Sea operator Trap Oil says it expects its new North Sea consortium to prove successful in the next licencing round after drawing in big name firms from around the world.
Murphy named new Northern chairman
Former Venture Production chief operating officer Jon Murphy has been named chairman of exploration firm Northern Petroleum.