Workers who use own cars ‘get £5.5bn in mileage claims and vehicle allowances’
Employers are spending £5.5 billion each year in mileage claims and vehicle allowances for staff who use their own cars for work, according to a new study.
Arise Windpower to sell Bohult windfarm in deal with Allianz
Arise Windpower has agreed a deal to sell its 12.8MW Bohult windfarm in Sweden to a fund managed by Allianz Global Investors.
Magellan Petroleum shareholders approve strategic exchange transaction
Magellan Petroleum shareholders have approved a strategic exchange transaction.
Scheme to collect and bury million of tonnes of GHG under the North Sea
A scheme has been created to collect millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases and bury them under the North Sea off the coast of Rotterdam.
Production suspended from Libyan oil terminal amid protests
Production has been suspended at an eastern Libyan oil terminal amid a protest over wages at the site.
Engie spuds exploration well close to Gjoa platform
Engie said it has spudded an exploration well in the northern North Sea close to the Gjoa platform.
Det Norske installs Ivar Aasen platform in North Sea
Det Norske has lifted and installed the Ivar Aasen platform into place in the North Sea.
Consortium behind PLNG terminal calling for $49mln payment
The consortium which built Poland's new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal said it has filed a request for additional payment of as much as $49million from Polskie LNG.
Pantheon Resources boosts stake in East Texas assets
Pantheon Resources said it has acquired additional working interest in East Texas.
Ensco sells number of drilling rigs for scrap value
Ensco said it has sold a number of drilling rigs for scrap value.
Songa Offshore says no plans to scrap some of Norway’s oldest rigs
Songa Offshore said It has no plans to scrap some of its rigs, three of which are among the oldest on the continental shelf.
Sanchez Production Partners closes sale of Oklahoma and Kansas assets
Sanchez Production Partners (SPP) said its partnership has closed the sale of most of its operated oil and natural gas wells, leases and associated assets and interests in Oklahoma and Kansas.
Aker Capital blocks Rem Offshore’s restructuring bid
Aker Capital has decided to veto Rem Offshore's refinancing of its REM04PRO bond issue.
Opinion: The end of DECC – threats and opportunities
You don't have to be an expert to recognise that the best time to repair the roof is when it ain't raining. And that generally means summer rather than winter.
Total takes control of Saft Groupe
French oil major Total will take control of Saft Groupe after a successful tender offer.
Jury selection begins in case of US litigator accused of Gulf oil spill fraud
Jury selection is expected to begin in the trial of a US attorney and others accused of helping to boost his client list for litigation related to the BP oil spill.
Shell plans to open first fuel station in Latvia this month
Shell is said to be planning to open its first fuel stations in Latvia this month with a total of ten to be completed by the end of the year, according to reports.
Militants attack pipeline in Niger Delta Region
Militants in Nigeria have attacked a crude oil pipeline in the Niger Delta Region.
Nordex sells windfarm to Rive Private Investment
Nordex has sold a windfarm in Northern France to private equity firm Rive Private Investment.
MEP says UK government remains committed to energy sector
The UK Government’s commitment to oil and gas remains strong, according to a Conservative MEP.
Engie launches investigation after barge drifts towards Gjoa platform
Engie E&P has launched an internal investigation after a vessel with a barge drifted towards the Gjoa platform in the North Sea.
MP Jesse Norman appointed to new Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Theresa May has put the finishing touch to her new Government with the appointment of Jesse Norman as a business minister.
Top three Statoil bosses achieved NOK45.4mln combined salary in 2015
Reports by a left-leaning newspaper in Norway have revealed the top three bosses at Statoil received combined earnings last year of up to 45.4million Kroner.
Solstad wins one year contract extension with Statoil
Statoil said it has extended its charter of a Solstad Offshore anchor handling tug support vessel by a further year.
Atlas Professionals wins Dong Energy contract
Atlas Professionals has netted a new five-year agreement to supply offshore logistics personnel and harbour supply to Dong Energy.