ReNew News: Costa Rica to power electricity from only renewables for a whole year
Costa Rica has powered its electricity grid for over 100 days entirely by renewable energy and now plans to continue the trend for a whole year.
In Pictures: Highlights from ONS 2016
Take a look at some of the highlights from this year's Offshore Northern Sea's (ONS) show in Stavanger.
Greenpeace claims New Zealand exploration is “dying”
Environmental group Greenpeace has claimed New Zealand’s oil exploration is “dying”.
Owner unsure about replacing German turbine engulfed in flames
The owner of a windfarm said they haven't decided whether to replace a turbine which was destroyed by a fire earlier this month.
Orkney could soon become decommissioning hub for North Sea oil rigs
A facility in Orkney could soon be used to decommission oil and gas rigs.
Fluenta wins Kuwait Oil Company contract
Fluenta said it has won a contract to supply flare gas metres to the Kuwait Oil Company (KOC).
OGA awards £2.5m contracts to Schlumberger WesternGeco, DownUnder Geosolutions
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has awarded two contracts worth more than £2.5million to Schlumberger WesternGeco and DownUnder Geosolutions (DUG), in collaboration with Geopartners.
National Grid chief hails ‘smart energy revolution’
The new head of the National Grid has said a “smart energy revolution” will help Britain avoid blackouts.
Det Norske in new North Sea oil discovery
Det Norske has made an oil discovery in the North Sea with up to 74 million barrels of oil equivalent, according to reports.
IOG non-exec director steps down from board
Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) said one of its founders has resigned from the company's board.
Wood Group nets Wintershall Norge contract
Wood Group has signed a new framework agreement with Wintershall Norge to tender for the provision of modification and maintenance services to assets in the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).
Gulf Keystone Petroleum offers shares to raise $25m
Gulf Keystone Petroleum said it has launched a new open offer as it looks to raise up to $25million.
PetroNeft says Russian field still “significant” after well comes up dry
PetroNeft said its Sibkrayevskoye Well S-374 in Russia will be plugged and abandoned after the well came up dry.
Sound Energy a step-ahead with second Tendara well
Sound Energy said its second Tendara well has now been drilled to the first casing point onshore Morocco.
ONS 2016: Hulkmania takes over conference
There is a big green angry man stealing the show at this year’s ONS.
ONS 2016 Opinion: Oil and Gas industry must do business differently to meet sustainability targets
Eight months after COP21 CEOs of oil majors talk about CCS, gas for coal and a transition towards a low carbon future, but there is still a lot more that can be done.
Opinion: Why Wall Street Is Throwing Billions At The Permian
The collapse of oil prices has ground shale drilling to a halt, but the one region where drilling is still active, and even increasing, is in West Texas.
Militants attack Niger Delta pipeline
A militant group has taken responsibility for an attack on a pipeline operated by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC).
Home energy plea after Minister admits fuel poverty target will not be met
Campaigners have called for the Scottish Government to significantly increase funding for home energy efficiency measures after it admitted its target to end fuel poverty will not be met.
ONS 2016: Statoil eyes Barents Sea for more prizes in 2017
Statoil said it plans to conduct a major exploration campaign in several parts of the Barents Sea next year.
Statoil and Petrobras strike agreement for Santos and Campos basins
Statoil and Petrobras have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with one another.
Ithaca’s FPF-1 arrives at Greater Stella Area
The FPF-1 (Floating Production Facility) for the Greater Stella Area is now on location in the North Sea.
Debris found from Transocean Winner off Isle of Lewis coast
Debris from the Transocean Winner rig has been found off the coast of Lewis, according to reports.
Petrofac takes loss on Laggan Tormore but profits up
Petrofac has seen a return to profit despite booking a loss on the Laggan-Tormore project.
Statoil said to be considering up to 250 job cuts
Statoil could reduce up to 250 positions from its operations in Norway, according to reports.