Njord shut down because structure was too heavy, admits Statoil
Statoil says it has been forced to shut its Njord platform until next year after it emerged parts of the deck were too heavy for the beams holding it up.
Giant Kashagan field hit by new hold-up
Kazakhstan insists its giant Kashagan offshore oil field will start commercial output next month - despite an accident halting production.
UK renewable energy output grows by more than 50% in 2013, finds report
Renewable energy generation in the UK rose by 50% in the second quarter of the year, with 15% of the country's electricity generation coming from renewable sources, according to new figures today.
Fourth wildcat success in Kenya for Tullow
Independent oil group Tullow says it has made a new discovery in Kenya after completing its latest exploration well.
Faroe looks to 2014 after Njord shut-in forces production cut
North Sea operator Faroe Petroleum has cut its production forecast due to ongoing maintenance problems with the Njord field.
Major find off Canada for Statoil
Statoil says it has made a major discovery off the Canadian coast that could contain up to 600million barrels of recoverable oil.
Wave energy experts head for Orkney ocean power symposium
Wave and tidal power experts from around the world are set to take part in a major ocean energy conference in Orkney next month.
Helicopter operators announce safety review into offshore flights
Three leading offshore helicopter operators are to launch a review of their own safety practices - just a day after a wide-ranging safety review was announced by aviation chiefs.
Fergus Ewing to deliver decommissioning conference keynote
Scottish energy minister Fergus Ewing is to deliver the keynote speech at next week's Offshore Decommissioning conference in St Andrews.
Putin: Greenpeace activists ‘not pirates’ but guards right to seize them
Russian president Vladimir Putin has admitted the Greenpeace activists facing piracy charges for their attempt to scale an oil platform last week are 'obviously not pirates'.
Focus switches to Asha after ‘poor’ Amol results
Wintershall to turn its attention to Asha East in the North Sea after being left disappointed by is drilling on the Amol prospect.
San Leon plans £31m fundraising issue as it snaps up Turkish oil firm
Exploration firm San Leon is making a move into Turkey after taking a majority stake in a local oil and gas firm - as it prepares for a new share listing aimed at raising £31million.
Double UAE EPC win for Kentz
Offshore engineering firm Kentz has landed two deals in the UAE worth around $18million.
Mixed reaction from industry as CAA announces major review of offshore helicopter safety
UK and Norwegian aviation chiefs are to launch a joint review of offshore helicopter safety in the wake of last month's fatal Super Puma crash off Shetland.
Diamond Offshore Drilling chief to retire after 34 years
Drilling service giant Diamond Offshore is on the hunt for a new chief executive after current incumbent Lawrence Dickerson announced his retirement.
McDonald named new MD at Opito
Oil and gas industry skills body Opito has named John McDonald as its new managing director.
Riverstone to launch new £550million energy firm
A private equity firm where former BP boss Lord Browne is a partner is to launch a new £550milion energy vehicle on the London Stock Exchange.
BP launches new bid to stop Deepwater Horizon payouts
BP has again asked US authorities to halt payments from its settlement agreement over the Deepwater Horizon disaster in a new row over anti-fraud protection.
Energy North reaches membership milestone
Industry trade body Energy North has passed a key membership milestone as it looks to drive investment into the region.
Leni looks to March 2014 for court showdown over Malta block sale
Leni Oil and Gas will go to court next March in its battle with rival Mediterranean after a row over its former Malta interest.
Huntington field output reduced after gas transmission problem
Problems with the UK's North Sea transmission network have left the Huntington field on reduced output once again, it has emerged.
Oyster looks for pearls from West of Shetland deal with Ithaca
North Sea exploration firm Ithaca has sold off its interests West of Shetland to a new Norwegian-backed group as part of a series of farm-out deals.
Statoil disappointed after Iskrystall turns up gas
Statoil says it is disappointed after drilling on one of the prospects near the massive Johan Castberg field turned up only gas, not oil.
£240million gas bill for Centrica as it scraps North Sea storage scheme
Centrica faces a £240million write-off after scrapping plans to develop its new North Sea gas storage project.
Greenpeace boat under tow after being stormed by Russian forces
A Greenpeace ship stormed after a protest against oil drilling in Arctic waters is being towed toward the nearest port, the Russian coastguard has confirmed.