Offshore vessel arrives in Stornoway to support rig rescue operation
A vessel which will be used to help with the salvage operation for the stranded Transocean Winner off the Western Isles has arrived in Stornoway.
Thousands of workers to strike at South African power stations
Thousands of workers at South African power stations plan to join a strike from tomorrow over pay at state-run utility Eskom.
Government defends ‘careful consideration’ of Hinkley nuclear deal with China
The Government has insisted it is right to take time to make a final decision on the Hinkley Point nuclear power plant despite Chinese warnings that Britain’s relationship with Beijing is at a “critical historical juncture”.
Turkey, Russia on track for gas pipeline project
Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey and Russia can rebuild their damaged ties and make the two countries even closer after talks with Vladimir Putin.
US-led coalition destroys nine IS tankers in Syria
A US-led coalition has destroyed nine oil tankers during its airstrikes in Syria earlier this month.
Fugro Geoservices appoints new MD
Fugro Geoservices has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new managing director.
Team being prepared to board stranded Transocean rig
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said final preparations are being made to put a small team of salvors on board the grounded Transcoean Winner off the Isle of Lewis.
In pictures: New images give up-close look of stranded rig
Fresh images give an up-close look at the Transocean Winner as it remains stranded off the Western Isles.
Statoil submits plans to UK and Norwegian Government for new North Sea development
Statoil and its partners have submitted the plan for development and operation (PDO) and a field development plan (FDP) for the Utgard gas and condensate discovery in the North Sea to Norwegian and UK authorities.
E.ON starts operations from its Texan windfarm
E.ON said it now has more than a dozen windfarms in operation in the US with the addition of a new asset in Texas.
Sinopec assessing BP’s terms for JV exit
Sinopec is said to be discussing the conditions put forward by oil major BP for its planned exit from their SECCO petrochemicals joint venture.
Idemitsu Kosan makes fresh call on Showa Shell merger
The founding family of Japan's Idemitsu Kosan has made a fresh call on management to give up its plan to merge with rival oil refiner Showa Shell Sekiyu KK.
First shipments of US shale expected in Scotland within weeks
The first shipments of shale gas imports from the US are expected to arrive in Scotland within weeks, according to reports.
Bilfinger Industrier wins ConocoPhillips Ekofisk contract
Bilfinger Industrier has signed a contract with ConocoPhillips for maintenance work on the Ekofisk field.
ConocoPhillips postpones flights to Ekofisk field amid storm weather
Oil firm ConocoPhillips have delayed all helicopter flights to the Ekofisk oil field as storm weather hits the region.
Former Piper Alpha cop turned councillor calls on Pokemon makers to remove game from memorial
An Aberdeen City Councillor, who spent 10 months working on the Piper Alpha enquiry, has joined the calls for Niantec to remove a Pokémon Gym that it has placed at the site of the memorial in Hazlehead Park.
Strike action resumes on Shell’s North Sea platforms
North Sea strike action will resume again today with two three-hour stoppages across seven of Shell’s (LON:RDSB) platform.
Shell completes improvement notices after loss of 825kg of gasoline at North Sea terminal
Oil major Shell has completed improvement notices from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after an incident led to the loss of containment of more than 800kg of gasoline.
Unions to ramp up North Sea strike action
Further strike action is expected on Shell’s North Sea assets.
Jericho Oil strikes $3.9m deal for Oklahoma assets
Jericho Oil said it has signed an agreement to acquire leaseholds in Central Oklahoma in a $3.9million deal.
Workers claim stocks running out on strike hit Shell platform
Stocks including fresh water are said to be running out on a North Sea platform hit by strike action.
MSP accuses UK Gov of “ignoring every warning” after Transocean oil rig incident
The UK Government has been accused of "ignoring every warning" received in recent years regarding cuts to the number of Emergency Rowing Vessels (ERVs) in Scotland following the grounding of a Transocean oil rig earlier today.
Thousands of Filipino workers left stranded in Saudi Arabia
Thousands of Filipino workers are calling on their government to help them return after being left stranded in Saudi Arabia.
Riverstone Energy to sell Rock Oil stake for $237million
Riverstone Energy said it will sell its stake in Rock Oil Holdings to SM Energy for $237million.
Energy ministerial posts unveiled for new UK Government department
The newly created Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has unveiled its full portfolio of ministerial responsibilities.