A plan to cut the overspend of Stormont’s botched green energy scheme was the idea of a political party special adviser (SpAd) not a civil servant, an Assembly committee has been told.
Former chief executive of ExxonMobil Rex Tillerson has received backing from two senators for his confirmation as the new US Secretary of State.
Diesel has reached its most expensive price in more than two years.
Concern has been raised by residents in a village plans could be revived for a gas processing plant if a number of fracking licences get the go-ahead.
The Stormont Assembly has resumed a key debate on a botched green energy scandal that has ultimately forced the looming dissolution of the devolved institutions.
Iraq said it has reduced its oil production by around 180,000 barrels per day and plans to cut a further 30,000 barrels per day before the end of the month.
Saudi Aramco said it is currently operating about 220 drilling rigs as it sees continued investment in capacity.
The UK Government has called on Scottish businesses and workers to help shape a modern industrial strategy to drive growth across the country.
Shell's head of exploration will step down next month, according to reports.
The FTSE 100 slumped and pound climbed to a one-month high, as Donald Trump’s inauguration speech and protests over his presidency took a bite out of the US dollar.
Oil major BP said its new Juniper platform has started its journey towards the southeast coast of Trinidad.
Five Universities in the UK will launch a three-year project later this year which will use drone technology for the inspection of offshore wind turbines.
Lamprell made a further 20% cut to its headcount last year including some positions at senior management level.
Women hold just 12% of full-time jobs paying £150,000 or more, new figures suggest.
Schlumberger reported a small fourth-quarter loss compared with a year earlier.
General Electric reported a 36% jump in fourth quarter earnings for 2016.
An internal report into two incidents last year by Statoil has found there could have been “loss of life”.
The Brazilian oil workers' union has accepted a proposal from Petrobras for a collective wage deal.
Norwegian operator Statoil will hold a press conference later today to reveal its findings into the cause of two incidents last year.
Donald Trump will claim a place in US history when he takes the oath to become the 45th president of the United States on Friday.
The Church of England has decided fracking is morally acceptable, according to reports.
Eni has been hit with a notice by the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) demanding it reassess its current plans and priorities for the Goliat field.
A new energy complaints league table for small businesses has named Extra Energy as the worst performer, mainly for sending out large catch-up bills after lengthy delays and demanding quick payment.
Anadarko Petroleum and Chevron have emerged as the top two employers in U.S. oil and gas, according to a survey conducted by the job site Indeed.
An oil and gas firm has donated thousands of pounds to a children's charity.
