OCG “strongly” backs Wood Group employees 48-hour strike
The Offshore Coordinating Group said it "strongly" backs the strike action being taken by workers in dispute with Wood Group over changes to pay and conditions.
Oil downturn boosts NHS recruitment but hundreds of nursing posts remain
A Scottish health board is battling an oil and gas related recruitment crisis - with hundreds of nursing jobs unfilled.
Chesapeake Energy raises asset sales target
Chesapeake Energy said it has raised its asset sales target and its production forecast for the year.
E.ON may book writedowns on Uniper
E.ON said it may book writedowns related to Uniper.
Shell starts planned stoppages on two platforms as North Sea strikes take hold
Shell has undertaken planned stoppages on two of its seven assets affected by North Sea strike action.
Small businesses must seize Brexit opportunities, urges PM
Brexit’s opportunities as well challenges must be addressed to encourage the UK’s “entrepreneurial spirit”, according to Theresa May.
North Sea 48-hour strike: What we know so far
Hundreds of workers are striking on seven of Shell's North Sea platforms in a dispute over pay and conditions with their employer Wood Group.
Det Norske wildcat well comes up dry
Det Norske said it has completed the drilling of a wildcat well which has come up dry.
Eni comes up dry on North Sea wildcat well
Eni Norway said a well close to the Johan Castberg field has come up dry.
Shell says 48-hour North Sea strike action “deeply disappointing”
Oil major Shell said it was "deeply disappointing" unions had chosen to continue with their 48-hour strike today.
Oil downturn boosts NHS recruitment
The oil downturn appears to have improved recruitment to certain roles within NHS Grampian.
Workers begin 48-hour strike on Shell’s North Sea assets
A 48-hour North Sea strike has begun on seven of Shell’s assets after last ditch attempts to reach an agreement between unions and workers broke down.
Fugro to cut 600 jobs as earnings drop 49%
Fugro said it will make a further 600 job cuts to its business as well as the sale of one of its business units as it looks to cut costs in response to the lower oil price.
Irving Oil agrees to buy Ireland’s only refinery from Phillips 66
Irving Oil has agreed to buy Ireland's only refinery from Phillips 66.
Mytrah gets $31m cash boost from GE Energy for wind project
Mytrah said it has struck an agreement with Guayama Holdings for it to invest up to $31million in its subsidiary to support the development of a 200MW wind energy project in India.
TGS, Schlumberger team up for Gulf of Mexico seismic work
TGS and Schlumberger have begun the acquisition of a number of surveys in the US Gulf of Mexico.
Bats and onshore wind turbines…a fatal attraction
Concern over bats being killed by onshore wind turbines has been growing for several years and that worry has just been further reinforced by research in Germany.
Managing the safety, health & security of mobile oil & gas workers
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the International SOS Foundation have just issued a guide outlining the aspects of safety, health and security for which organisations should take responsibility when they have workers travelling for work, or on international assignments.
ReNew News: UK gears up for solar-powered 1,800 mile car race across Australia
Engineers are launching a bid to put Britain on the winning podium of an epic 1,800-mile car race powered by the sun.
Noble Energy raises full-year forecast for sales volume
Noble Energy said it made a smaller than expected quarterly loss as it raised its full-year forecast for total sales volume.
Occidental to boost its 2016 production estimate
Occidental Petroleum said it expects to grow its 2016 production at the high end of its forecast by up to a six percent increase.
Exports down 0.5% before Brexit while retails sales flat-lined
The volume of international exports from Scotland has fallen and the value of retail sales has flat-lined, new economic data shows.
Det Norske wins approval for flotel at Ivar Aasen
Det Norske has won approval for use of the Safe Zephyrus at the Ivar Aasen field in the North Sea.
Total hit with number of improvement points on Martin Linge gas field
Total has been hit with a number of improvements after an audit was carried out on its Martin Linge gas field in the North Sea.
Statoil gets consent for Songa Enabler use on Snohvit
Statoil said it has been given consent to use the Songa Enabler for drilling three wells at Snohvit.