Lamprell delivers jack-up rig for Thailand work
Lamprell said it has completed the construction of a jack-up rig and its delivery to Shelf Drilling.
IOG results on track despite North Sea well rethink
Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) has revealed its interim results as it said commerciality of its Skipper well may take longer than expected.
Transocean Winner readied for Isle of Lewis exit
A blighted oil rig was being prepared for its journey out of the Western Isles yesterday as gales battered the whole of Scotland.
European ministers meet to discuss ratifying world’s first climate treaty
European ministers are meeting to push ahead with ratifying the world’s first comprehensive climate treaty - a move which will see the deal come into force.
Scottish Conservatives warn fracking being kicked “into the long grass” by SNP
Scotland faces the prospect of reliance on English gas to "keep the pipes warm" because of SNP dithering on fracking, according to the Scottish Conservatives.
Top Shell news from this week
This week a campaign group urged Shell and BP shareholder to use binding votes on pay plans to encourage bosses to embrace new energy.
What we know so far: OPEC’s surprise output cut
OPEC member countries have met in Algiers this week and in a surprise move agreed to a production cut.
FTSE 100 index tops 6,900 mark after OPEC deal
Oil majors led the charge as the London market burst back through the 6,900 mark following investor cheer over an output-limiting deal struck by the Opec oil cartel.
Chesapeake Energy gets subpoena from DoJ
Chesapeake Energy has received a subpoena from the US Department of Justice seeking information on the accounting methodology for the acquisition and classification of oil and gas properties.
Deal signed for construction of a £18bn Hinkley Point nuclear power station
Government ministers from the UK, France and China have attended a signing ceremony giving the final go-ahead for the Hinkley Point nuclear power station to be built.
Eni signs deal on Egypt renewable projects
Eni is said to have agreed to build renewable energy projects in Egypt.
Extraction Oil & Gas in $600mn estimate for IPO
Extraction Oil & Gas said it expects to raise as much as $600million in an initial public offering (IPO).
DOF wins contract extensions
DOF said it has received a number of contract extensions for some of its vessels.
Maersk Oil senior exec to step down, downsizing at Copenhagen HQ
Maersk Oil said it plans to begin a downsizing process which will result in job losses from its Copenhagen headquarters.
Unite in “solidarity” with striking Norwegian workers
A North Sea union has said it stands in solidarity with striking workers in Norway.
Scotland faces reliance on English gas to “keep pipes warm”
Scotland faces the prospect of reliance on English gas to “keep the pipes warm” because of SNP dithering on fracking, say the Scottish Conservatives.
Statoil hit over Statfjord oil leak
Statoil has been criticised over regulatory violations after an investigation into an oil spill during a tanker loading operation at its Statfjord field.
Kazakhstan does u-turn on Kashagan restart
Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry has withdrawn a statement announcing the start of production at the Kashagan offshore oil field.
Work starts to ready Transocean winner for transport
Work has begun to raise four of the primary anchors of the Transocean Winner rig in anticipation of moving it onto the Hawk transport ship.
Mozambique President sacks energy minister
The Mozambique government has sacked its energy minister.
OPEC outcome surprising, industry must focus on “long-term” warn analysts
The oil and gas industry has been urged to focus on long-term change after OPEC members agreed to an output cut at its latest meeting in Algiers.
1700 North Sea workers laid off amid Norway strike action
Strike action in Norway has led to 1700 job cuts, according to reports.
Militant group claim responsibility for Niger Delta attack
A Nigerian militant group has claimed responsibility for an attack on Thursday on a crude pipeline operated by state-firm NNPC in the Niger Delta.
Jersey Oil and Gas eyeing further North Sea assets
Jersey Oil and Gas said it is working with its partners on possible acquisitions which could lead to it having a number of producing oil and gas assets in the future on the UKCS.
ESS nets £3m contract from international firm
Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) has been awarded a £3million contract by an international infrastructure group to design and build a 1500-ton carousel and associated spread.