Nighthawk makes senior appointment
Nighthawk has named Rick McCullough as its executive chairman, effective from 1 October.
Scottish Renewables sets out ‘devolution asks’
Scottish Renewables today set out its post-referendum 'devolution asks'.
BNK bolsters its US operations with new appointment
BNK Petroleum has named Ray W. Payne as its vice president for US operations.
Paradigm Oil and Gas makes senior appointment
Paradigm Oil and Gas has appointed a new chief financial officer (CFO).
Bakken shale oil production up by 3.1%
Oil production from shale formations in North Dakota and Texas have seen a significant increase, according to Bentek Energy and forecasting unit PLatts.
Ukrainian legislation has ‘serious impact’ on JKX project
Ukrainian emergency legislation has resulted in a 'significant' increase in JKX's production taxes.
Contact book to promote north supply chain published
An extensive contact directory of north oil and gas businesses has been published by trade body Energy North.
Mosman drilling makes slow progress
Mosman Oil and Gas' Petroleum Creek Project is 65% complete, the company announced today.
UK and Scottish Governments ‘must work together’ to protect the oil and gas industry
The Wood Review recommendations must be implemented swiftly to safeguard the UK Continental Shelf, according to Oil & Gas UK The energy body said it will work closely with the UK and Scottish Governments towards the economic recovery of the UK’s offshore resources, and that the No vote will not diminish Holyrood’s role in the oil and gas industry.
Scottish Renewables calls for more powers for Scotland over energy policy
Scottish Renewables has called for Scotland to be given more powers following the No camp’s victory in the referendum. The company urged the Scottish and UK Governments to team up and accelerate renewables development in Scotland.
RWE lands two concessions in Egypt
Egypt has awarded RWE Dea two offshore concessions in the Gulf of Suez. The offshore concessions come after the International Bid Round 2013 launched by the state-owned Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS).
North Sea Energy Bagpuss survey underway
North Sea Energy's (NSE) Bagpuss Site Survey should be completed within the next seven days, it was announced today.
Ex-billionaire Batista’s accounts only cover ‘daily expenses’
Former millionaire Eike Batisa has been left short of cash after his assets were frozen as a 'preventative measure.'
Ophir makes gas discovery in Equatorial Guinea project
Ophir Energy today announced an oil discovery in its Equatorial Guinea project.
Ithaca’s Stella well posts promising returns
Ithaca Energy has boosted its production forecast for its Stella field following the completion of drilling its fourth well.
Technip secures £80million contract
Engineering and construction company Technip has been awarded a ‘significant’ contract worth up to £80million for work in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
UK’s desirability for renewable investment falls significantly
The UK's appeal as a destination for renewable energy investment has fallen dramatically, according to a survey published today. Ernst and Young LLP's survey Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness found that the UK was 7th in the rundown of desirable renewable energy locations, its lowest level in almost five years
Aker Solutions secures financial authority approval for company shake-up
Norwegian company Aker Solutions is one step closer to finalising plans for its split at the end of this month.
Carbon Disclosure launches carbon emissions report ahead of UN summit
Carbon Disclosure today launched its first report on global carbon pricing.
Scottish company invests $20million in new Singapore base
Metal-based solution provider Premier Hytemp has invested $20million in a second base in Singapore. The Edinburgh-based company will create a 67,000 square foot precision engineering facility which will serve the downhole tools, wellhead and subsea tree markets to complement the company's manufacturing operation in Singapore. Construction on the facility is expected to start later this year.
Continental Energy hit by senior management resignation
US oil giant Continental Resources was left with a gap in its management after the president and chief operating officer resigned yesterday.
Senex Energy’s Australian wildcat pays off
Senex Energy's Australian wildcat has paid off after returning a commercial discovery.
Scottish independence: Industry academic backs ‘Yes’ vote
Academic Alex Russell has backed a Yes vote in next week's referendum, it was announced today.
SgurrEnergy launches online wind measurement portal
Renewable energy company SgurrEnergy has launched a management portal that enables the interactive management of wind measurement campaigns.
Solo Tanzania discovery lives up to expectations
Solo confirmed its Ntorya appraisal well will surpass original projections.