North Sea growth not enough to prevent Taqa losses
North Sea operator Taqa took a big hit on US production to post a £416million loss for 2013 - despite seeing output from its UK assets rise.
Sell-out crowd for Sir Ian Wood breakfast event
The first public event featuring Sir Ian Wood since the publication of his review of the UK Continental Shelf has sold out.
Marathon closes in on bids for North Sea operations
North Sea producer Marathon Oil is to ramp up efforts to sell its assets on the UK Continental Shelf after opening a data room for prospective customers.
Weatherford sells off pipeline business to rival in £150m deal
Oil services group Weatherford is to sell off its pipeline arm to rival Baker Hughes in a £152million deal after being hit by falling profits.
Greenpeace stages new Arctic rig protest on 25th anniversary of Exxon Valdez
Greenpeace activists have marked the 25th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill by staging another protest on a Russian Arctic oil rig.
New study launched into risk to offshore energy projects by unexploded mines
A new set of guidelines is to be published for offshore renewables firms over how to deal with unexploded World War 2 mines near potential projects.
Offshore worker’s app idea to keep in touch with friends
An Aberdeen offshore worker hopes a new app created to let him arrange time with his friends could become an industry standard for oil and gas staff.
Kentz eyes increased growth after 12% profits rise
Engineering group Kentz says it expects an even better 2014 after seeing profits rise by 12% for 2013.
Charges expected over oil train blast that killed 47
Prosecutors in Canada have received the report into last year's oil train disaster which killed 47 people.
Bosses quit at Exillon after Russian boardroom row
The bosses of Russian-focused Exillon have walked out the firm after losing a battle for control for the oil explorer.
BG Group set for UK jobs cuts after launching redundancy scheme
North Sea gas giant BG Group is set to cut jobs after confirming it was offering a voluntary redundancy scheme to its UK staff.
Subsea 7 lands Parque das Concha deal
Subsea 7 is to provide support for the next phase of the BC-10 project off Brazil after landing a £67million deal with Shell.
3Legs looks for Polish boost as losses narrow
Unconventionals group 3Legs Resources saw losses narrow for 2013 as it looks to capitalise on a potential Polish shale boom.
Kurdistan offers olive branch in Iraq pipe dispute
Kurdistan is to pump 100,000 barrels of oil a day through Iraq's pipe network in a bid to ease tensions between the governments as talks continue over allowing exports through Turkey.
Cairn could face new Balearics battle over Ibiza oil campaign
Scots oil firm Cairn Energy could face a fresh battle in its plans to explore off Ibiza after the island's government launched a new attempt to block projects.
Les Dawson joins 3Sun Group as chairman
Energy services provider 3Sun Group has named Les Dawson as its new chairman.
Sand control expert to give keynote at Aberdeen conference
A leading sand control expert is to give the keynote speech at a conference in Aberdeen later this month.
New director for PSS Hire
Energy industry pipeline firm PSS Hire has appointed former Balfour Beattie boss Mark Hamilton as a new director following its takeover by A-Plant.
DNV GL secures verification deal with Apache
Technical specialists DNV GL are to provide verification services for North Sea operator Apache after landing a three-year deal to support their operations.
Curran to quit as Iona COO
Alan Curran has quit his role as chief operating officer with North Sea explorer Iona Energy, it has emerged.
Circle suffers wash-out in wait for Morocco drilling
Plans by oil explorer Circle Oil to begin drilling work in Morocco could be delayed for weeks as heavy rain continues to blight the targeted sites.
Budget 2014: Oil and Gas UK ‘perplexed’ by bareboat tax push
The head of the UK's oil and gas industry body admits being perplexed by the Government's decision to go ahead with controversial bareboat tax changes.
Budget 2014: Chancellor confirms new allowance for HP/HT North Sea fields
Chancellor George Osborne vowed to take forward all Sir Ian Wood's recommendations from his review of North Sea oil - and offered new tax relief for the region's more challenging fields.
White brings experience to Apollo
North Sea engineering provider Apollo has named Jonathan White as its new business development director.
New EMEC research could shape cable future for marine energy projects
Orkney's pioneering marine power facility is to lead research into how reliable subsea cables are for providing renewable energy to the grid in harsh conditions.