MPs claim possible big hike in commercial rooftop solar installation rates
The Government’s stance on renewable energy has again come under fire as MPs protest about a potential hike in business rates.
Norwegian firm gets 2,300 applications….. for just 46 jobs
A Norwegian vessel company said it has had more than 2,000 job applications for only 46 jobs with the company.
Statoil teams up on power solutions for Johan Castberg
Norwegian operator Statoil said it has made an analysis of possible power solutions for the Johan Castberg field.
Infographic: Data reveals number of drilled but uncompleted wells in US
The Energy Information Agency (EIA) has provided fresh data on the number of drilled but uncompleted wells (DUCs) in the US.
Greenpeace claims support for Hinkley Point at ‘all time low’
A poll has shown support for the Hinkley Point nuclear power station is at an 'all time low', according to reports.
Hybrid airship to be used in Alaskan oil and gas exploration
A first of its kind airship created by Lockheed Martin is to be used in Alaska and Northern Canada to support work in mining, petroleum exploration and production.
Petoro takes OMV’s 20% stake in Dvalin field
Petoro has bought OMV’s 20% share in the Dvalin field.
Nuclear industry supports more than 65,000 UK jobs
Fresh data has revealed an estimated 65,000 jobs in the UK are supported by the nuclear industry.
Pictures: Maersk Highlander arrives at Maersk’s North Sea Culzean project
The Maersk Highlander has arrived at its North Sea destination to work on the Culzean project.
ConocoPhillips to cut up to 300 jobs from its Canada operations
ConocoPhillips Canada is laying off up to 300 employees in Canada this week.
Statoil appoints new MD to its UK business
A new managing director has taken over the helm of Statoil's UK operations after its former boss departed from the company after just less than a year in the role.
Total shuts down some units at Gonfreville refinery
Total said it has shut down some units at its 247,000 barrels per day Gonfreville refinery in northern France following a technical incident.
Exxon, Oil Search team up for Papua New Guinea deepwater licenses
ExxonMobil and Oil Search has taken stakes in a pair of deepwater licenses offshore Papua New Guinea.
Oil downturn sees Aberdeen Airport numbers drop 11.7%
Mixed fortunes for Scotland’s main airports last month have been laid bare in newly-released figures.
SolarCity raises $305million to fund projects
SolarCity has raised $305million to to fund its projects.
CSI Solar Power completes issuance of $60m commercial paper
CSI Solar Power has completed an initial issuance of $60million commercial paper to raise funds and repay debt and enhance working capital.
Environmental groups call for stall on BP Great Australian Bight drilling
An environmental group has claimed problems with 'faulty' underwater bolts at oil rigs should be resolved before oil major BP can drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
South Korean electric power utility eyeing UK nuclear investment
A South Korean electric power utility is said to be close to investing in a $13billion project in the UK which could see construction of a new nuclear power plant near Sellafield.
Kraemer Maritime wins NOK230m Statoil contract
Norwegian operator Statoil has awarded Kraemer Maritime a contract for supply of provision's to the company's installations in a deal worth NOK230million annually.
Scotland’s first urban community hydro project eyes £600,000 investment through bond offer
A bond offer has been launched to fill a funding gap for Scotland's first urban community hydro project.
CNOOC starts production from Weizhou oil field in South China Sea
CNOOC said production has started on its Weizhou oil field in the South China Sea.
PSA calls for Goliat to remain shut in after crunch talks
The Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) said the Goliat field will remain shut down until new measures are implemented following a number of disruptions.
Corporation tax to drop no lower than 15% – reports
The new Chancellor of the Exchequer has said he will not cut corporation tax to 15% in a bid to boost the economy.
Tokyo Gas get first LNG shipment from Chevron’s Gorgon facility
Tokyo Gas has received its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from oil major Chevron's Gorgon facility in Australia.
BP to resume drilling at Valhall in 2017
Oil major BP could soon resume drilling on its Valhall injection platform after a break was introduced last year.