Diamond Drilling confirms BP contract will go-ahead
Diamond Offshore Drilling said a decision by oil major BP to end plans for drilling in the Great Australian Bight will not impact on a rig contract it has with the company.
FTSE 100 nears record high as ‘hard brexit’ fears hit pound
The pound took a further hit after leaked documents warned a “hard Brexit“ could cost the UK more than £66 billion a year, but London’s FTSE 100 Index hovered near record highs.
Lieungh steps down as Sevan Marine boss
The boss of Sevan Marine will step down from the role next year.
Joint venture win contract for Saudi Arabia maritime yard
A joint venture of HaskoningDHV UK and Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co has been awarded a contract for a maritime yard in Saudi Arabia.
IEA warns global debt level poses risk to oil demand
Global debt level pose a clear risk to oil demand, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Petrol prices surge to highest level for a year as pound slumps
Petrol prices at the pumps have reached their highest level for more than a year, according to official figures.
Technip wins Dvalin contract from DEA Norway
Technip has been awarded an EPC contract for the subsea development of the Dvalin project from DEA Norway.
Brazilian prosecutors bring new charges against ex-president Silva
Brazilian prosecutors have brought new charges against former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, adding another accusation to a series of corruption charges.
Halliburton operations make 9.2% loss in 2015
Halliburton's operations in Norway made a loss in revenues of 9.2% last year.
Hollywood actress arrested in North Dakota pipeline protest
Hollywood actress Shailene Woodley has been arrested in North Dakota while protesting against a planned pipeline.
Video: Huge waves captured by North Sea vessel
Huge waves have been captured on film by a North Sea vessel.
Winson Oil buys crude carrier for oil storage in Mediterranean
Winson Oil has bought a large crude carrier to store oil in the Mediterranean as it looks to expand its business into Europe.
Renewable firm strikes agreement for Northern Ireland biomass plant
An agreement has been struck between REACT and several parties to potentially fund the repowering of a 4MW biomass gasification project in Northern Ireland.
Vitol boss says oil market will only see boost from ‘meaningful’ production cut
The chief executive of Vitol said the oil market may see supply and demand rebalance if both Russia and OPEC deliver a meaningful production cut.
Nigeria raises half of six-month revenue target on low oil production
Nigeria said it only managed to raise 55% of its six-month revenue target in the first six months of this year.
Putin says Russia ready to join cap on oil output
Russia said it is ready to join a proposed cap on oil output by OPEC members.
Ineos denies claims of cancelled tea breaks for Grangemouth workers
Petrochemical giant Ineos has denied claims it planned to cut tea breaks for 1200 workers at its Grangmouh facility.
Solstad and Rem Offshore merger gets approval
A potential merger between Solstad and Rem Offshore has been approved.
Industri Energi says EASA H225 ruling is “incomprehensible”
A Norwegian union has criticised a ruling by the EASA (European Aviation Safety Authority) on lifting a suspension of H225s.
BP surveillance flights continue after Clair platform oil spill
Surveillance flights have continued over the weekend after an oil spill from BP's North Sea Clair platform.
Statoil gets green-light for Johan Sverdrup wells
Statoil has been given the green-light to drill four survey wells at Johan Sverdrup in the North Sea.
Bulgaria alleges Shell, OMV and other firms involved in cartel agreements on fuel prices
Bulgaria 's anti-monopoly commission said six oil companies operating on the retail fuel market have allegedly been involved in cartel agreements on prices.
InterOil gets backing from Supreme Court for ExxonMobil deal
InterOil said it has been given approval by the Supreme Court of Yukon for its deal with ExxonMobil.
Brent crude prices stay relatively flat on OPEC deal
The pound resumed its downward slide on Monday, dipping below 1.24 against the US dollar as short positions reached record highs and fears of a so-called “hard Brexit” continued to spook markets.
Ineos boss plans tea break axe for 1200 workers
Ineos boss Jim Ratcliffe is said to be trying to axe tea breaks for 1200 workers at Grangemouth.