Wintershall has no exploration plans in Norway next year
Wintershall said it has no planned exploration wells in Norway next year.
Korea National Oil Corp construction work halted after death of two workers
Korea National Oil Corp (KNOC) said the government has informed it to indefinitely halt construction of an underground storage tank after an incident this month which killed two workers and injured others.
Promoted: EIC Connect Oil & Gas 2016 – the international supply chain event of the year
On 22 and 23 November, Manchester Central will be playing host to specialist suppliers, movers and shakers across the oil and gas industry. The event is the EIC Connect Oil & Gas conference and exhibition hosted by the Energy Industries Council (EIC), which helps companies working in the energy industries to maximise business opportunities in the UK and overseas.
Oil & Gas UK says 120,000 job losses “doesn’t mean” workers aren’t in employment
Oil and Gas UK has undermined its own suggestion 120,000 jobs will be lost in the offshore sector by the end of this year.
Nigeria’s First Lady may not back Husband for re-election
Nigeria’s First Lady has openly questioned whether her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari, is in control of his government and said she may not campaign for him if he seeks a second term.
Fourth Energy Minister appointed in Indonesia since July
A former Transportation Minister has been appointed by Indonesia's president as Energy and Mining Minister.
Royal IHC to cut more than 400 jobs
Royal IHC said it will reduce its headcount by around 425 permanent and temporary contracts due to the continued decline in oil price.
PSA investigates incidents at Statoil’s Mongstad refinery
An audit has been carried out at Statoil’s Mongstad refinery after a number of incidents earlier this year.
Ceremony held for Armada Olombendo FPSO
Eni has held a naming ceremony for its Armada Olombendo floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel in Singapore.
Statoil pulls out of New Zealand permits
Statoil said it is pulling out of efforts to look for oil and gas in the Regina Basin, offshore New Zealand.
Ensco wins new drilling contracts
Ensco has won several new drilling contracts for its jack-up rigs.
Technip wins Petronas contract
Technip said it has been awarded a subsea contract by Petronas for the Samrang Redevelopment Project in Malaysia.
Gabon to cut 2017 budget on lower oil price and production
Gabon's cabinet has said it has cut its 2017 budget by more than 5% after persistently low oil prices and falling output in the Central African country.
Documentary filmmaker charged with conspiracy in pipeline protests
A documentary filmmaker who was arrested while filming as protesters attempted to shut down the flow of oil through pipelines carrying crude from Canada to the United States was charged on Thursday with felony conspiracy.
World’s most powerful tidal turbine installed for first time off Orkney
A floating turbine has been installed on its moorings for the first time at the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney.
Opinion: Fracking decision clear signal of UK energy policy
The Government’s decision on 6th October 2016 to allow hydraulic fracturing sends a clear message on the direction of the UK's energy policy.
Former US presidential candidate calls for review of North Dakota pipeline
Former Democrat presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and four other senators are calling on President Barack Obama to order a review of a pipeline project in North Dakota.
Saudi oil suspension to Egypt unclear, says President
The motives behind a suspension of Saudi petroleum to Egypt are not clear, according to the country's leader.
RMEC plunges into the red
RMEC plunged into the red in a dramatic £1.8 million turnaround in its fortunes last year.
Dovre Group wins Shell North Sea contract
Dovre Group said it has been awarded a frame agreement for the supply of temporary technical personnel to oil major Shell.
Pupils among those injured in gas accident at Statoil terminal
A 17-year-old boy was reportedly among those injured after being exposed to gas at a terminal in Norway.
Chevron to start selling condensate produced at Gorgon gas field
Oil major Chevron plans to start selling condensate produced at its Gorgon gas field, according to reports.
PSA to investigate Statoil gas incident
The Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) said it will conduct an investigation after six workers were exposed to gas at a terminal in Norway.
EDF boss hopeful more nuclear reactors come back online
The boss of EDF said he hopes more offline nuclear reactors could return to production before the end of the year.
Aberdeen families hit by oil downturn get help from charity event
A mum is organising a swap event for families hit by the oil downturn in the run-up to winter and Christmas.