Spanish police arrest “financial mastermind” in corruption network
Spanish police have arrested a man suspected of being a "financial mastermind" in a corruption network at Brazil's semi-public oil company Petrobras.
Prezioso Linjebygg nets Eno Goliat contract
Prezioso Linjebygg have been awarded a framework contract with Eni Norway.
Shell seeks to block Nigerian case from being heard in English court
Oil giant Shell has begun a legal battle to block claims brought against it by more than 40,000 Nigerians from being heard by the English courts.
NADL warns near-term demand for services could be “extremely challenging”
North Atlantic Drilling Limited (NADL) said the near-term demand for its services could be "extremely challenging".
Semco Maritime nets BP contract
Semco Maritime has been awarded a framework agreement with Aker BP in Norway.
Council chiefs left with six-figure bill after solar panel switch off
Aberdeen City Council has been left with a bill of more than £250,000 after having to switch off all its solar panels for health and safety reasons.
Oil firms including Sinopec express interest in Ugandan oil refinery
Oil firms including China's Sinopec have expressed an interest in developing Uganda's planned oil refinery.
BP ring-fences CEO Bob Dudley from Iran decision-making
BP has created a new executive committee to explore business in Iran which excludes its American chief executive Bob Dudley in a bid to avoid potential violations of US sanctions still in place.
Russian finance minister says budget to get money from Rosneft sale by end of 2016
The Russian budget will receive proceeds from a sale of a state stake in the country's largest oil producer by the end of the year.
Fugro completes first phase of cable laying operations at Rampion offshore windfarm
Fugro has completed the first phase of cable laying operations on time at the Rampion Offshore windfarm.
Havila Shipping to lay up vessels, 70 jobs to go
Havila Shipping said it will lay up two vessels and one anchor handler resulting in 70 job losses.
AGR Energy nets two-year extensions with Engie E&P Norge
AGR Energy has netted a two-year extension to a frame agreement to provide personnel services to Engie E&P Norge.
Iraq says OPEC should continue to raise output
Iraq has said OPEC should continue to raise output with no restrictions, ahead of next week's meeting.
South Africa to delay long-term power expansion plans
South Africa's government has decided to delay long-term nuclear power expansion plans, according to a document.
Vietnam’s National Assembly vote to scrap nuclear power plants
Vietnam's National Assembly has voted to scrap plans to build two multi-billion-dollar nuclear power plants with Russia and Japan.
NOV, Maersk Drilling sign five-year partnership
Maersk Drilling and National Oilwell Varco (NOV) have struck a five-year partnership to improve maintenance predictability for drilling equipment.
HB Rentals nets multiple contracts worth more than £1m
HB Rentals has net contracts worth more than £1million for the manufacture of workshops, local equipment rooms and pressurised offshore service modules for multiple clients.
EY Guest Editor: Derek Leith on what to expect from the Autumn Statement
EY’s Derek Leith explains why it is unlikely we will see any further changes to the North Sea fiscal regime in the Autumn Statement 2016. However, the oil and gas industry will have huge interest in what the Chancellor has to say on the many other pressing issues affecting the wider economy.
Video: GE oil workers take part in Mannequin challenge
Oil workers have taken part in the viral video craze the Mannequin Challenge which has been sweeping social media.
Commercial production starts from Kashagan oil field
The Kashagan oil field has started commercial output, according to Kazakhstan's energy minister.
Swift Energy strikes purchase and sale agreement for Lake Washington field
Swift Energy said it has struck a purchase and sale agreement to sell its Lake Washington field in South East Louisiana.
OKEA awards frame agreement to Ridge AS
OKEA have awarded a frame agreement to Ridge AS for well management services.
ConocoPhillips looks to sell Kenai LNG terminal
ConocoPhillips said it was in the process of selling its Kenai liquefied natural gas export terminal in Alaska.
India receives muted response to oil field auction
India has received a muted response to its first auction of a number of small discovered fields.
Elliot Management says Marathon Petroleum should split business into three
The hedge fund Elliot Management has called on Marathon Petroleum to conduct a strategic review and consider splitting into three businesses.