Scots renewables firms to sponsor ocean energy trade body
Four major renewable power industry players have been named as lead sponsors for the body representing ocean energy interests across the EU.
Texas looks to block Bitcoin for oil deals
Officials in Texas have sounded a warning to oil companies over trading in bitcoin after blocking an exploration firm which looked to be would be the first to accept the electronic currency.
North Sea success not enough as E.On braced for profits drop
European energy giant E.On says it expects to slashed its proposed dividend as it braces for profits to fall by as much as a third this year.
£3m hit for Seadrill after rig suffers technical problems
Offshore drilling firm Seadrill has taken a £3million hit after one of its rigs was sidelined with technical problems.
Chevron eyes $10bn asset sale as it cuts production forecasts
US oil giant Chevron has cut its production forecasts after warning it expects to suffer rising costs and project delays over the next few years.
Fyne field developers extend talks with Wood Group over unmanned buoy system
The companies behind a pioneering system for extracting oil from marginal North Sea fields are to extend their talks with Wood Group over getting involved in the project.
Harkand lands CNRI deal for Shetland project support
Subsea group Harkand is to deploy a state of the art vessel off the Shetland Islands after securing a new support deal the North Sea.
Lloyd’s Register boss to take over as Dong chairman
The chairman of maritime classification group Lloyd's Register has been named as the new boss of energy group Dong.
Seplat looks for simultaneous London and Nigeria listings to fund new acquisitions
African oil firm Seplat has launched a £300million bid to fund its expansion by launching on the London and Nigerian stock exchanges.
Tributes paid to Tethys founder after losing rare cancer battle
The founder of Swedish oil firm Tethys has died - just five months after stepping down from the firm to spearhead the fight against a rare cancer.
AGR hits 500 well milestone
An Aberdeen oil drilling group is celebrating after drilling its 500th well.
ConocoPhillips looks to bring new life to veteran Ekofisk field
North Sea operator ConocoPhillips is looking to secure the future of one of the region's oldest oil fields with a new drilling programme to extend its life.
Why do oil trains keep exploding?
Watch our video looking at why the issue of oil transportation remains a hot topic in the USA.
Global Energy Development lands Bolivar farmout
South American-focused explorer Global Energy Development has landed a £3million boost after farming out its contract in Colombia.
Scots renewable workforce increases as survey finds 28% of workers are women
More than a quarter of workers in Scotland's renewable energy industry are female, a new survey has claimed.
European renewables council shut down over cost of green energy HQ
A leading European renewables body has been dissolved after more than a decade representing the industry - because its energy efficient headquarters proved too expensive.
Oilex spuds second Cambay horizontal well
Australian oil and gas explorer Oilex has started drilling its key Cambay 77H well in the Indian midland licence.
Boost for UK’s first tidal lagoon project as planners approve £850m development bid
Plans for the UK's first tidal lagoon project have taken a step closer after planners accepted a bid for a £850million development in Swansea Bay.
IOG secures £30m debt facility as it looks to drive Blythe North Sea hub
Ambitious North Sea operator Independent Oil and Gas is to gear up work on the Blythe gas field development after securing a £30million boost.
MPs sound warning over ‘carbon bubble’ threat to economy
MPs have warned that the UK faces a 'carbon bubble' through overvalued oil, coal and gas companies which could threaten the financial stability of the country.
New consortium launches study into cutting offshore wind development costs
A new study has been launched by leading offshore wind developers in a bid to cut the cost of generating electricity from UK waters.
BP boss Bob Dudley sees pay triple despite 21% profits drop
BP boss Bob Dudley saw his total pay triple last year - despite seeing annual profits at the oil major drop by a fifth.
Major UK biomass project scrapped over energy reform fears
Plans for a major biomass power station have been scrapped over 'inconsistent' support for the green technology from the Government.
Proserv launches new subsea communications tool
Aberdeenshire energy technology firm Proserv has launched a new control and communications tool aimed at offering better networks in subsea projects.
Nasa’s Mars mission leader to speak at SPE conference
One of NASA's leading engineers is to be the guest speaker at next month's Intelligent Energy conference.