Ineos takes further step to fracking in England with seismic surveys
Fracking in Northwich has moved one step closer with Ineos revealing plans to move into its next phase.
Oil boss withdraws himself from Cameron’s resignation honours list
A major Tory donor reportedly nominated for a knighthood in David Cameron’s proposed resignation honours has withdrawn his name from the list amid accusations of cronyism.
Offshore pipeline installations in North Sea to hit low not seen since 1980
Offshore pipeline installations in the North Sea are forecast to drop to a 35-year low this year as the decline in oil price hits the region's subsea industry.
Statoil on the hunt for rigs on Aasta Hansteen
Statoil is said to be in the market for low cost rentals of drilling rigs.
Tethys Petroleum appoints interim chief exec
Tethys Petroleum said it has appointed an interim chief executive until two new members join its existing thee person board of directors.
Lundin production boost offset by foreign exchange losses
Lundin Petroleum has posted a loss in its second quarter 2016 revenues caused by foreign exchange losses.
Strike action talks fail to bring resolve ahead of 48-hour North Sea action
A further set of eleventh-hour talks have failed to avert a 48-strike on Shell's North Sea assets.
Xcite Energy still on the hunt for North Sea partner for Bentley
Xcite said it has received an extension to the maturity of senior secured bonds granted until the end of September this year as it revealed its results for the first six months of 2016.
Former Centrica boss moves to CIO role at Amec Foster Wheeler
Amec Foster Wheeler has made a new appointment to its team with the newly created position of chief information officer.
Total brings Incahuasi field on stream in Bolivia
French oil major Total has put the Incahuasi gas and condensate field on stream in Bolivia.
Devon Energy posts unexpected profit
Devon Energy posted an unexpected quarterly profit as it narrowed its net loss through drastic cost cuts to both labour and supply expenses.
Idemitsu family bought shares in Showa Shell to block takeover
The founding family of Idemitsu Kosan Co has bought 400,000 shares in Showa Shell Sekiyu KK, enough to be able to force a tender offer bid for its rival, in the hope of blocking management's takeover plan, the family's lawyer said.
Stork continues expansion into Norway
Stork, a Fluor company and expert provider of maintenance, modifications and asset integrity services, continues making its mark in Norway
Half of oil leaked from Husky Energy pipeline now recovered
Husky Energy said around half of the oil leaked from a spill last month has so far been recovered.
Skyland Petroleum acquires oil and gas stake in Eastern Siberia
Skyland Petroleum said it has completed a binding share purchase agreement with a private Russian company for the purchase of an oil and gas asset in Eastern Siberia.
Sinopec to sell half of its premium natural gas pipeline business
Sinopec said it will sell half of its premium natural gas pipeline business to investors.
Labour leader candidate Owen Smith urges Hinkley go-ahead
A candidate in the Labour Party leadership bid has claimed the UK could face power outages in the future if the Hinkley Point project is not approved.
UK household greenhouse gas emissions up 3%
The “carbon footprint” for the pollution caused by UK consumption has increased slightly, official figures show.
Maersk Drilling to cut 122 Norwegian jobs
Maersk Drilling said it will cut 122 jobs in Norway after a contract was terminated early for a deepwater rig.
Statoil wins consent for Songa Delta use to plug North Sea well
Statoil has been given consent to use the Songa Delta mobile drilling facility at the Tune field in the North Sea to plug a well.
Det Norske wins approval for exploration well in North Sea
Det Norske has been given consent to drill an exploration well in the Norwegian North Sea.
Exclusive:Scottish Government unsure how many apprentices hit by North Sea downturn
The Scottish Government has no idea how many apprentices have lost their jobs because of the North Sea crisis.
Ithaca boosts its share in Greater Stella Area North Sea finds
Ithaca Energy has extended its position in the Greater Stella Area (GSA) with four agreements entered into for the acquisition of additional interests in two discoveries.
May’s government accused of ‘walking away’ from responsibility to North Sea
Theresa May's government was accused of walking away from its responsibility to the North Sea last night as the full details of the new business and energy secretary's team were unveiled.
BP cuts production at Indiana refinery
Oil major BP has reduced production at its reforming unit in Indiana for repairs, according to reports.