Union claims future of fracking “desperately needs examination”
A union has claimed the future of fracking "desperately needs examination" after a new shale gas site was given the go-ahead.
Offshore Decomm Conference: From North Sea rigs….to the original Stig in Top Gear
It was sheer determination and hard work which led to a career in Formula 1 racing - but it was a stint on rigs in the North sea which helped the original Stig from Top Gear launch his career.
ReNew News: European Commission gives Greece go-ahead for renewable energy support plan
The European Commission (EC) has given the go-ahead for Greece's support mechanism for renewable electricity after saying it aligns with EU state aid rules.
Offshore Decom Conference: Shell says sector still plagued with inertia
Decommissioning faces the challenge of “inertia” within the industry according to a Shell project director leading the way with North Sea decommissioning.
Offshore Decommissioning Conference: Chief exec says still some “trust issues” to overcome
The chief executive of Decom North Sea said the decommissioning sector had some "trust issues" to deal with as it moves forward.
Offshore Decom Conference: ‘Exciting opportunity’ lies ahead for sector
The emerging decommissioning market on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) will be “exciting opportunity” which will work in tandem with exploration and production in the North Sea, according to the economics director of Oil & Gas UK.
Hamm said to be top of the list for US energy sec post
Continental Resources boss Harold Hamm is said to be at the top of President-elect Donald Trump's list to serve as energy secretary.
Tech Tuesday: International Space Station comes to Shell’s Brent rescue
Energy Voice has teamed up with Shell to celebrate 40 years of Brent. This promoted series will examine the people, milestones and technology that helped make this historic North Sea find possible. It will also analyse what lies ahead for the breakthrough discovery. Happy 40th Brent!
Russneft to float up to 20% of shares in IPO
Russneft plan to float up to 20% of ordinary shares in an initial public offering (IPO) by the end of 2016.
SNP call for action in Autumn Statement to support North Sea
The SNP have called on the UK Government to take urgent measures to help protect the North Sea oil and gas industry in the forthcoming Autumn Statement.
Production resumes at Chevron’s Gorgon LNG project
Production has resume at Chevron's Gorgon LNG export project.
Big six energy firms ‘making six times more profit than they say’
Energy firms have been accused of making more profit than they say, following an investigation into companies’ finances.
Scottish government to ‘lead by example’ in climate change fight
Environment Secretary said as she took part in international talks on how to tackle global warming.
‘Almost no growth’ in carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels
Global carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels have seen “almost no growth” for three years in a row, scientists have said.
Ithaca gets ready for Stella start-up, cost of barrels to drop below $20
Ithaca Energy said it expects first hydrocarbons from the Greater Stella Area later this month.
Jersey says drilling to begin next Summer on North Sea well
Jersey Oil & Gas said drilling will begin on a North Sea licence next summer.
Shell considers sale of some of its $3bn Norwegian assets
Oil major Shell plans to sell off part of its $3billion Norwegian business.
Idemitsu hit with further delay on Showa Shell purchase
Japanese oil refiner Idemitsu Kosan said it will again delay its planned purchase of Showa Shell Sekiya shares from oil major Shell.
BP sells Belfast fuel terminal
Oil major BP has sold a fuel terminal in Belfast to Puma Energy in a multi-million pound deal.
Shell Brent: Stunning images of incredible North Sea field
Energy Voice has teamed up with Shell to celebrate 40 years of Brent. This promoted series will examine the people, milestones and technology that helped make this historic North Sea find possible. It will also analyse what lies ahead for the breakthrough discovery. Happy 40th Brent!
Bulgaria, Romania open new natural gas pipeline
Bulgaria and Romania have opened a new natural gas pipeline as part of the region's effort to reduce dependence on Russian gas.
Brexit has no impact on North Sea, but second indy ref could slash output
The Brexit vote has not impacted on North Sea oil and gas production but a successful second bid for Scottish independence could slash output, according to fresh data.
ConocoPhillips boss claims Trump recognises the “energy revolution”
The chief executive of ConocoPhillips has claimed the new President-elect Donald Trump "recognises" the "revolution" going on within the energy industry.
IKM wins three-year contact with Aker BP
IKM Cleandrill has signed a three-year framework agreement with Aker BP for top hole drilling fluid return (MRR) services.
Statoil in emergency response after smoke detected from Gullfaks A
Statoil was forced into an emergency response after smoke was detected on a North Sea platform.