Lukoil kick starts production from Pyakyakhinskoye field
Lukoil said it has started production at the Pyakyakhinskoye oil and gas condensate field in the Yamal-Nenets Autononous District.
Petition calling for OCA boss surpasses 500 signatures
A petition to oust the chief executive of the Offshore Contractors Association has reached almost 500 signatures.
Statoil ‘terminates’ Stena Don contract
Statoil has reportedly terminated its contract for the Stena Don rig on the Troll field.
SoCalGas completes safety tests on more wells at gas facility
Southern California Gas said it has completed safety tests on more wells at its Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility in LA.
Hurricane Energy extends Transocean rig contract
Hurricane Energy has extended its contract for the Transocean Spitsbergen rig.
AkerBP gets nod for production start-up from Ivar Aasen
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted consent for production start-up of the Ivar Aasen field in the North Sea.
Statoil’s Statfjord A platform resumes production after fire
Statoil said normal production has resumed at its Statfjord A platform after an incident last week led to its shut down.
Actress to appear in court next year over North Dakota protest
Hollywood actress Shailene Woodley is expected to stand trial next year after charges from her arrest along with other activists against the North Dakota pipeline.
Total, Petrobras team up for Brazil projects
The chief executives of Petrobras and Total have teamed up to work on new exploration, distribution and power projects in Brazil and elsewhere.
Crude oil exports from Mexico rose almost 22% last month
Pemex said crude oil exports rose nearly 22% in September compared to the same month last year.
MER UK: The OGA’s information management strategy
The publication of the Information Management (IM) Strategy by the OGA represents a significant change in industry and the OGA’s approach to the management of information and data in the oil and gas sector.
OPEC’s move sparks profit-taking among long oil investors
Investors around the globe are said to have 'jettisoned' leveraged oil and switched to short the commodity following the announcement from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) that it will cut production.
MER UK: The OGA’s Supply Chain Strategy
The UK’s oil and gas service sector is one of the UK’s greatest industrial success stories as a wide range of businesses have grown to serve the needs of oil and gas operators in the UKCS and also further afield globally.
Surge in offshore wind activity to continue, says Douglas Westwood
Offshore wind construction activity has surged in recent years with the trend likely to continue as industry's engineering projects increase to €286billion between next year and 2025.
Celebrities join protests over North Dakota pipeline
Hundreds of people gathered in Los Angeles at the weekend to protest against climate change and show support for activists warning against the construction of an oil pipeline in North Dakota.
Island Offshore cuts up to 330 jobs in Norway
Island Offshore said it has made up to 330 job losses from the company.
Greens call for fresh push on decommissioning for Aberdeen economy
A fresh push on decommissioning to reinvigorate the North-east economy is needed from the Scottish Government, according to Scottish Green co-convener Maggie Chapman.
Hundreds of workers called to muster after suspected gas leak on Snorre A platform
Offshore workers were called to muster after a suspected gas leak in the North Sea.
Baker Hughes reinforces commitment to 10K after building closure plans
Baker Hughes has reinforced its commitment to its annual 10k marathon after it emerged the US firm was closing at least one of its buildings in Aberdeen while consolidating other facilities.
Sunoco pipeline spills gasoline near Pennsylvania river
A pipeline breach on Friday spilled gasoline in the vicinity of the Susquehanna River in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, environmental authorities said, prompting a utility firm to warn customers to reduce water use as a precaution.
UK Ministers accused of ‘complacency’ over renewables industry
The UK Government has been accused of displaying “worrying complacency” about the future of the renewable energy industry.
Petrofac make changes to board, appoints new CFO
Petrofac said it has made changes to its board of directors.
Press freedom group calls for North Dakota filmmaker charges to be dropped
A press freedom group has called for prosecutors in two states to drop charges against three filmmakers who were arrested while filming activists as they aimed to shut down major oil pipeline from Canada to the US.
ConocoPhillips postpones new plans for Eldfisk area
ConocoPhillips has postponed new plans to deliver new assessments for further development of the Eldfisk Bravo area to Norwegian authorities by the end of the year.
Exclusive: Stork consults staff on closing oil pension plan
Workers at Stork are facing a review to 'harmonise' pension contributions for offshore personnel.