Union calls for unemployed offshore workers to plug UK Border Force gap
A maritime trade union has claimed offshore workers could help plug a gap in coastal security staffing after a report claimed the UK border force was 'clearly under-resourced'.
Maersk Oil grants Janice decommissioning contract to Norwegian port
A Norwegian port has won a contract to decommission Maersk’s Janice Floating Production Unit (FPU), sparking fears Scotland could miss out on vital work.
At least one dead in Iran gas pipeline blast – official
At least one person was killed and three others injured in an Iranian gas pipeline explosion early on Saturday near the town of Gonaveh in the southern province of Bushehr, a local official told state news agency IRNA.
Drillbits: Hard times and no let-up in sight for drilling iron
As the Wall Street reporting season grinds along, the news from the oil-patch is, by and large, gloomy with the exception of US onshore drilling where there is a distinct uptick in shale-related activity.
Decommissioning: Winning not by chance, but by preparation
Since its inception in 2010, Decom North Sea has grown to more than 350 global members drawn from operators, major contractors, service specialists and technology developers, and plays a vital role in solution development and cross sector learning and is helping to build supply-chain capability.
Sterling Energy granted extension for Odewayne agreement
Sterling Energy said it has been granted a two-year extension on the Odewayne Production Sharing Agreement.
Sterling Energy issues surrender notice from Ntem concession
Sterling Energy said its subsidiary has issued a notice of surrender in relation to the Ntem concession offshore Cameroon.
Ithaca FPF-1 begins sail away to Greater Stella Area
Ithaca Energy said its floating production facility, the FPF-1 has begun its sail away to the Stella field.
Vessel released from Aberdeen harbour after unpaid workers reimbursed
An Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) which has 15 unpaid Indian nationals working onboard has been released after it was detained in Aberdeen Harbour.
Statoil given improvement notice for Hammerfest LNG facility
Statoil has been given an improvement notice from the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) for its Hammerfest LNG facility.
BUPA blames profit slump on North Sea oil downturn
Private healthcare firm Bupa has revealed a 45% half-year profits slump, which bosses have blamed partly on oil and gas employees' benefits being downgraded.
PSA hits Statoil with improvement points on Johan Sverdrup
Statoil has been handed a number of improvement points for the Johan Sverdrup field by the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA).
Shell reaches $15million payment deal with PetroMatad
Oil major Shell said it has come to an agreement with Petro Matad over payment obligations following its withdrawal from the projects.
Premier Oil makes “significant” North Sea discovery at Bagpuss prospect
Premier Oil said it has made a "significant" oil discovery in its Bagpuss prospect in the North Sea.
Talks continue between Wood Group and unions as 48-hour strike rumbles on
Talks are continuing between unions and Wood Group as workers move into the second day of a North Sea strike.
Anger as Pokemon Go leads players to Piper Alpha memorial
The makers of Pokémon Go have attracted criticism after it emerged the Piper Alpha Memorial garden has become a spot to collect a virtual character in the game.
Shell Australia chairman calls for greater levels of immigration
Oil major Shell has called for greater levels of immigration to help boost population growth in Australia.
Video: Incredible timelapse of Statoil’s Dudgeon windfarm project
This incredible footage shows the 1700 ton substation for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm.
Chevron said to be planning $5bn assets sale in Asia
Oil major Chevron is said to be planning to sell a number of assets in Asia worth up to $5billion.
BP looking to sell Houston space
BP is said to be planning to put one of its buildings in Houston on the market.
The week’s top stories with Energy Voice’s Friday Five
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UK steel industry welcomes EU move on anti-dumping measures
The UK steel industry has welcomed a move by the European Union to impose anti-dumping measures on a steel product from China and Russia.
TGS revenues increase 79% in second quarter
TGS has seen its revenues increase in the second quarter of the year up 79% compared to earlier in 2016.
Oil revenue from state-owned assets drops for Norwegian Government
Oil revenue to Norway from its state-owned fields contributed almost a third less in the first half of this year compared to 2015.
DNV GL wins five-year Wintershall contract
DNV GL has won a five-year contract from Wintershall to provide in-service verification work for the company's RAVN and A6-A platforms.