EV Insights: The North Sea’s looming threat of strike action
As strike action looms in the North Sea, Energy Voice looks back at the threats posed to operations since the global decline in oil price.
BG Group to cut up to 154 jobs as staff move to Shell’s offices in Houston
BG Group said it will cut at least 154 jobs as the company vacates its headquarters in Houston and moves staff to oil major Shell’s offices.
EDF makes first step by European player into China’s renewables market
EDF has bought a majority 80% stake in UPC Asia Wind Management (AWM) to enter China's wind energy market.
Searcher Seismic begins processing on Olympus seismic project
Searcher Seismic said the Olympus 3D Reprocessing Project in the Cranarvon Basin has commenced processing in Perth.
Ineos boss says shale gas “couple of km underneath our feet” as he hits out at moratorium
The chief executive of Ineos has urged Scottish Ministers to review the current moratorium on fracking.
Dril-Quip wins $40mln contract offshore Indonesia
Dril-Quip has been awarded a contract worth $40million to supply subsea drilling and production equipment to Kangean Energy Indonesia for the development of the development of a gas fields project offshore Indonesia.
NPD to sell seismic data close to Troll field
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) said it plans to sell 3D seismic data from an area southeast of the Troll field.
GC Rieber strikes charter deal for turbine project
GC Rieber said it has entered into a time charter with Senvion GmbH for a construction support vessel for a fixed period of seven months.
Video: Oil worker’s video of Super Pumas mass transport viewed 66,000 times
A video of mass transport of Super Puma helicopters leaving Aberdeen has gone viral on social media.
Filings show BG boss Lund given £5.5m cash boost from company
The former chief executive of BG Group Helge Lund received £5.5million for his 11 months as boss of the company, fresh figures have revealed.
CHC Norway under audit by Civil Aviation Authority
Helicopter operator CHC is reportedly being audited by the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
Video: Decommissioning Shell’s Brent field
Oil major Shell has revealed fresh footage which shows how it will decommission its Brent field in the North Sea.
Canada’s NEB suspends review from Northern Gateway Pipelines
Canada's National Energy Board (NEB) said it has suspended its review of a request from Northern Gateway Pipelines to extend the sunset clauses for the Enbridge Northern Gateway project.
Petrobras to bring two FPSO online soon
Petrobras has said it is working hard to meet its production targets.
Rosneft may consider role in Bashneft privatisation
Rosneft has said it may consider taking part in the privatisation of its smaller rival Bashneft.
Sikorsky and Babcock strike 10-year S-92 contract support deal
Sikorsky and Babcock Mission Critical Services have signed a 10-year agreement providing the company’s S-92 helicopter fleet with extended support for its aftermarket material needs.
Fierce backlash brings rapid end to Leadsom’s PM bid
Andrea Leadsom’s bid to become prime minister unravelled in a matter of days amid a fierce backlash over her comments on motherhood.
Petrus Resources sells Peace River oil and gas assets for $30m
Petrus Resources has sold its oil and natural gas interests in the Peace River area of Alberta to Rising Star Resources in a $30million deal.
Torchlight Energy Resources sell $1mn in shares for Hazel Prospect plans
Torchlight Energy Resources said it has sold $1million in shares of convertible preferred stock to a group of investors led by a trio of companies.
EIA projects increase in US crude oil beyond 2017
The Energy Information Adminstration (EIA) has projected an increase in US crude oil and other liquid fuels production beyond 2017.
Forum Energy Technologies receives demand for ROVs
Forum Energy Technologies said it has received an order to supply three remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for its multi-purpose ice-class vessel currently under construction in Singapore.
India’s biggest gas importer plans $3bn overseas expansion
India's biggest gas importer Petronet has said it aims to spend up to $3billion in the next five years to expand overseas.
ExxonMobil gets nod for Balder field well
ExxonMobil has been given consent to start-up a subsea facility for a production well on the Balder field.
Ineos completes acquisition of INOVYN shareholding
Ineos has completed its acquisition of the full shareholding in INOVYN.
Petrofac ends Berantai contract with Petronas
Petrofac said it has reached an agreement with Petronas to bring its Berantai Risk Service Contract (RSC) to an end.