Eni Norge terminates Viking vessel contract early
Eni Norge has given an early termination notice for a contract with Viking Supply Ships (VSS) for one of its vessels.
Sir Ian Wood calls on Westminster to appoint dedicated UK Energy Minister
Sir Ian Wood has called on Westminster to appoint a dedicated secretary of state for energy.
Expro nets ONGC contracts worth more than $17m
Expro has won a number of contracts from India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) worth more than $17million.
Software firms receive £1.9m in grants to secure jobs
Two Scottish software firms have been given £1.9 million in Scottish Enterprise grants which have helped to secure more than 50 jobs.
UK Government urged to clarify support for renewables industry
MPs have called on the UK Government to clarify future support for the renewables industry amid concerns current policy is putting growth and investment at risk.
Former Hess director to join Petrofac team
Petrofac has appointed a former director at Hess Corporation as senior vice president of engineering and operations.
Sir Ian Wood tells Sturgeon not to call second indy ref
Oil industry tycoon Sir Ian Wood has urged First Minister Nicola Sturgeon not to call another independence referendum.
Opinion: Sir Ian Wood is right – leave the indy ref debate alone
Sir Ian Wood’s comments at the weekend are a welcome injection of common sense into the debate around Scottish independence, following the UK’s decision to leave the European Union last month.
Petrobras considers IPO for fuel distribution unit
Petrobras is said to be considering eventually pursuing an initial public offering for its fuel distribution unit.
Algerian gas plant attacked by Al Qaeda ready to return to full production
A gas plant in Algeria is ready to come back fully online after it was attacked three years ago by Al Qaeda killing 40 workers.
Niger Delta Avengers claim responsibility for NNPC pipeline attack
The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) have claimed responsibility for a pipeline explosion in Nigeria's Akwa Ibom state.
Canadian officials says 40% of leaked oil from Husky leak now recovered
Canadian authorities said they have recovered at least 40% of more than 1,500 barrels of oil which have leaked into a major river.
JKX Oil & Gas says police investigation continues into Ukrainian firm over funds
JKX Oil & Gas said investigations by police in Ukraine are continuing into the company's subsidiary Poltava Petroleum Company (PPC).
Cromarty Firth port chiefs agree to “further work” over crude oil transfer plans
Cromarty Firth port chiefs have agreed to a "programme of further work" to try to allay major community concerns about the proposed transfer of crude oil between tankers.
Sir Ian Wood urges Nicola Sturgeon not to call second independence referendum
Oil industry tycoon Sir Ian Wood has urged First Minister Nicola Sturgeon not to call another independence referendum.
Ecuador pays Chevron $112mln in dispute lasting more than 40 years
Oil major Chevron has been paid $112million by Ecuador over a contract dispute lasting more than four decades.
Gulfsands Petroleum exec chairman to retire
Gulfsands Petroleum said its executive chairman will retire from his role with the company.
Total strikes deal for LNG
French oil major Total has signed a binding heads of agreement with Chugoku Electric for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for a period of 17 years starting from 2019.
Foreign workers return to attacked Algerian gas plant
Some foreign workers evacuated from an Algerian gas plant after it was attacked in March have begun returning to the facility.
Wood Group and unions fail to reach agreement amid strike action
Industrial action is still expected to go-ahead after talks failed to resolve a dispute between unions and Wood Group.
Windfarm developer insists it will deliver economic boost for region
The developer of a controversial windfarm off the north-east coast insisted last night its £300million investment would deliver an economic boost for the region.
Contango Oil & Gas strikes $25mln deal for Texas acreage
Contango Oil & Gas said it has struck a deal with a private company to purchase one-half of the seller's interest in more than 12,000 undeveloped acres in a $25million deal.
ConocoPhillips to cut workforce by 1,000
ConocoPhillips said it plans to cut a further 6% of its workforce.
Torchlight Energy Resources nears completion of Flying B Ranch well
Torchlight Energy Resources said its Flying B Ranch has been drilled to a total depth of 6470feet.
Government consent for highland windfarm lawful, judges rule
The Scottish Government’s decision to grant consent for a 67-turbine wind farm was lawful, judges have ruled.