Renewable energy increases despite global investment drop-off, UN report claims
Green energy sources have increased their contribution to the world's electricity demands - despite a global drop-off in investment, a new survey has found.
Major North Sea 3D survey launched in hunt for new oil data
Oil and gas geoscience firm CGG has kicked off one of the largest explorations of the North Sea after beginning a major survey in the region.
Technip sells off TPS arm after energy refocus
Oil services group Technip is to sell off its infrastructure arm as it looks to refocus on its core operations.
AGR lands Premier Oil support deal
Oil services group AGR has landed a five-year deal to provide support to Premier Oil's North Sea operations.
Dragon Oil hit by Cheleken delays
UAE-based oil explorer Dragon Oil has warned it expects production growth this year to be smaller than previously expected after being hit by drilling delays.
Ntem well comes up dry for Sterling
Sterling Energy has been left disappointed after its first well on the giant Ntem prospect off Cameroon came up dry.
3sun lands North Sea control deal
Energy industry services group 3sun has landed a deal to design and manufacture replacement control panels for a North Sea firm after completing a £1million obsolescence project.
Genel joins £170m farm-in to Angola prospects
Oil explorer Genel Energy is to farm into two key blocks off the Angola coast as part of a $280million deal.
NAREC and ORE Catapult to merge in UK offshore renewables drive
Two of the UK's leading green energy groups are to merge as they look to drive innovation among British offshore renewable research.
North Sea boost as watchdog predicts billions of extra barrels over next decade
Norwegian oil watchdogs believe the country's estimated oil reserves could grow by more than seven billion barrels over the next decade.
Cortez Subsea picks up Trinidad inspection deal
Energy technology group Cortez Subsea has landed a six-figure deal to provide inspection services for BHP Billiton off Trinidad and Tobago.
Matra hunts missing $10m over Arkhangelovskoe sell-off
US-focused oil and gas investor Matra Petroleum has launched a $10million demand over a licence it sold off last year.
Oilex encouraged by early Canning data completion
Australian explorer Oilex has been boosted after completing aerial surveys of its new prospect in Western Australia's Canning Basin ahead of schedule.
Cairn fires back in dispute with Indian tax bosses after being hit with two new claims
Scots oil explorer Cairn insists it has complied with Indian tax laws after saying it has received two further notices over hundreds of millions of pounds in unpaid income tax in the country.
Wood Group lands Kashagan support deal
Oil services giant Wood Group has picked up another contract win after landing a deal to support a giant project in Kazakhstan.
Lux secures new North American deals
Oil industry firm Lux Assure is to step up its international presence after striking new sales agreements in North America.
Nimrod inquiry leader to give offshore safety awards speech
One of the UK's leading safety experts is to give the keynote speech at this year's UK Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards in Aberdeen.
Tullow to launch £300m fundraising effort
North Sea firm Tullow Oil is to launch a £300million fundraising bid in an effort to repay some of the company's debt.
Joint project improves North Sea drilling efficiency, report claims
A North Sea project claims it has improved drilling efficiency by 60% after developing a new system to improve team operations.
NorSea Group snaps up Danbor in £26m to drive wind sector move
Oil Industry services group NorSea has snapped up Danish supply base group Danbor from Maersk as it looks to increase its renewables profile.
SeaEnergy eyes 2014 return to profit after R2S success
Energy industry services group SeaEnergy said it is targeting a return to profitability this year after seeing losses narrow.
BP scraps Bulwer refinery after admitting smaller operations no longer economic
BP is to scrap one of its refineries in Australia after admitting that giant projects in the country were making its smaller operations too expensive.
EV to invest in new Norwich research centre
Oil and gas technology firm EV has opened a new technology centre to house its research and development activities.
£1.4bn deal struck over Catcher North Sea FPSO
Plans to develop the Catcher North Sea field have taken a step forward after the operators agreed a £1.4billion deal for the vessel to process oil from the find.
New chief scientist for BP
BP has announced a new chief scientist after the US department of energy lined up a bid to land her predecessor.