BASF facing “big challenges” with power supply after chemical blast
BASF said it is facing "big challenges" in supplying its customers after an explosion and subsequent fire at its biggest German plant.
Hess boss says industry can maintain flat output at $50
The US shale oil industry will be able to maintain flat output if oil prices stay at $50 per barrel, according to the chief executive of Hess Corp.
Fuel prices hit by biggest weekly rise in five years
Motorists have been hit by the biggest weekly rise in fuel prices for more than five years.
Deliberate fire causes $2m in damage to North Dakota pipeline equipment
Construction equipment for the Dakota Access pipeline has been hit by around $2million in damage.
Petrobras strikes deal to sell Okinawa refinery
Petrobras has struck a deal to sell its Okinawa refinery to Taiyo Oil for $129.3million, according to a securities filing.
Norwegian Labour Minister warns offshore incidents should be taken seriously
Norway’s Labour Minister Anniken Hauglie said incident offshore must be taken seriously, after a trio of recent incidents.
Exclusive: New proposals would put North Sea industry “back years”, union warns
A union has launched a scathing attack on fresh proposals for North Sea workers which could add an additional 45 hours to their year.
Widow of Nigerian activist to take Shell to Dutch courts
The widow of a Nigerian activist plans to take legal action against oil major Shell in Dutch courts.
Sri Lanka to turn off electricity for hour a day after coal power breakdown
Sri Lanka has said it will turn off electricity across the country for one-and-a-half hours every day after a breakdown in a 900megawatt $1.4billion Chinese-built coal power plant.
Opinion: Four trends that are shaping the service industry for renewable energy
This past year has been extraordinary for renewable energy; the Ren21 Renewables 2016 Global Status Report shows the largest global capacity additions seen to date. As investment in solar, wind and hydro continues to increase and new technologies come to market, the industry’s service needs are rapidly changing. And, in an industry where the life cycle of a solution is critical, service is becoming an increasingly important part of operations.
UK now the world’s largest offshore wind market
The UK is now the world's largest offshore wind market accounting for more than 40% of the installed capacity, according to new research.
ExxonMobil calls on federal court to throw out NY climate change case
ExxonMobil asked a federal court on Monday to throw out a subpoena from New York state which would force the firm to handover decades of documents as part of a wide-ranging inquiry into whether it misled investors about climate change risks.
Faroe Petroleum makes North Sea oil and gas discovery
Faroe Petroleum said it has made an oil and gas discovery in the North Sea.
One dead after blast at BASF chemical plant
One person has been killed in an explosion at a chemical plant in Germany.
Winemakers to get helping hand from solar energy
The first commercial solar farm has gone live in a bid to help Australian winemakers.
Unions raise fears over cost-cutting after offshore incidents
Fears have been raised over cost-cutting in the oil and gad industry after three separate incidents over the past couple of days.
BASF shuts down German chemical plant after blast
Several people have been injured while some are missing after blasts at two German chemical plants owned by BASF.
Bulgaria accuses former directors of ‘financial damage’ after nuclear deal
Prosecutors in Bulgaria have charge two former directors of the state electricity firm NEK with causing financial damage by signing a nuclear deal which could cost business more than $86million.
Odfjell joint venture sells Oman terminal stake
Odfjell has struck a deal to sell its stake in a terminal in Oman for $130million.
What We Know So Far: Statoil hit by trio of incidents offshore Norway
Norwegian operator Statoil has been hit with a trio of incidents in the North Sea.
Onshore work starts for £300million windfarm off Aberdeenshire coast
The European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) said it will start onshore substation works for its £300million Aberdeen windfarm.
Production resumes from Statoil’s Gullfaks A platform after gas leak
Statoil said it has resumed production at its Gullfaks A platform after it was shutdown due to a gas leak.
Workers evacuated from Statoil’s Troll field after well control incident
Statoil said it was dealing with a well control incident on the Songa Endurance semisubmersible drilling rig at the Troll field in the Norwegian North Sea.
Oilex strikes deal with GSPC for next Cambay well
Oilex said it has executed an agreement with Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited (GSPC) in the Cambay Field Production Sharing Contract on the next planned well in the Cambay field.
Video: Incredible North Sea waves filmed from Transocean rig
Footage has been captured of incredible waves in the North Sea.