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Strike looms in Norway as hundreds of workers push back over pay
Hundreds of oil and gas workers in Norway could go on strike unless a wage deal is agreed by the middle of next week, according to reports.
Statoil hit with safety notice on Sleipner
Statoil has been hit with a number of improvement points on the Sleipner complex after an audit was carried out by the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA).
Falling oil price puts commodities under pressure
The London market was teetering on the brink of a four-month low after Wednesday’s bounce-back was scuppered by Brexit fears.
Email dismissal case begins against COSL
A tribunal at a Norwegian court will begin today into whether an email sent to hundreds of employees by COSL was a valid form of dismissal from the company.
Offshore vessel detained in Aberdeen harbour
A North Sea ship has been detained in Aberdeen harbour on claims workers on board were “modern day slaves”.
Review after Saudi Aramco pipeline fire
Saudi Aramco said a minor pipeline fire broke out on Thursday morning but was quickly put out with no injuries or impact on oil supply.
Chariot Oil & Gas backs away from C-19 licence in Mauritania
Chariot Oil & Gas said it has decided not to enter into the first renewal phase of the C-19 licence in Mauritania.
Investigation after “bomb threat” at ExxonMobil refinery
Investigators were called in after a "suspicious package" was found at an ExxonMobil refinery in the US.
Up to 50,000 jobs lost from North Sea, Scottish energy minister reveals
As many as 50,000 people in the north-east have lost their jobs as a result of the oil price downturn, a Scottish Government minister has admitted.
Faroe Petroleum makes North Sea oil discovery
Faroe Petroleum has made an oil discovery in its Brasse licence in the Norwegian North Sea.
Gold Awards 2016: Business leaders join judging panel
Some of Aberdeen’s best known business leaders have joined the judging panel for the Press and Journal’s Gold Awards.
OGUK 2016: Gaming technology used by engineers on Culzean
Gaming technology has inspired engineers from Maersk Oil to build efficient platforms and produce future cost savings for its Culzean project.
ReNew News: Toyota to source 100% of its electricity from renewables
The Japanese carmaker Toyota will source 100% of its electricity for Its new North American headquarters from renewables energy.
Remember Scottish independence oil warnings? PM makes case for Brexit black hole
David Cameron has insisted warnings over Brexit’s economic impact should be heeded as experts underestimated the falls in oil prices ahead of the Scottish referendum.
Offshore supply vessel detained in Aberdeen with 15 unpaid Indian nationals onboard
An offshore supply vessel has been detained in Aberdeen after 15 Indian nationals allegedly unpaid for two months work were found onboard.
OGUK 2016: Sir Ian Wood says “disruptive mindset” needed by industry for collaboration
Industry leader Sir Ian Wood said a "disruptive mindset" was needed by the oil and gas sector to inspire better collaboration amongst operators and the supply chain.
OGUK 2016: Shifting the focus on decommissioning
Maximising economic recovery, the watchwords of Sir Ian Wood’s review for the UK government and hardwired into the remit of the OGA, is not just about exploration and production.
Opinion: Fuel for thought – The real impact of power outages
Following months of oversupply, the oil market has now found an unlikely “friend” in the form of militant activity. Last month saw unplanned outages reaching a record high as attacks from Niger Delta Avengers hit major global oil suppliers and Canada saw an estimated 1.2 million barrels a day knocked offline due to forest fires in Alberta.
OGUK 2016: Rudd vows to return to Aberdeen after first visit in more than a year to energy capital
Amber Rudd vowed to return to Aberdeen more regularly as she made her first visit to the UK's energy capital after more than a year in her ministerial post.
OGUK 2016:The North Sea. Can terminal decline be prevented?
Activity in the North Sea oil and gas sector is fast approaching a cliff.
Scottish Government accused of being “all talk” on retraining oil workers
The Scottish Government has been accused of being "all talk with very little action" after John Swinney attempted to "repackage" emergency relief announced for oil and gas workers four months ago.
Statoil gets head start with Johan Sverdrup platforms
Statoil is reported to have begun the construction of the first of two Johan Sverdrup platforms early.
LGO Energy reaches further agreement on loan
LGO Energy said it has reached a further agreement on the terms of the loan understanding with its subsidiary Goudron E&P.
Seadrill completes second bond drop in bid to cut debt
Seadrill has confirmed the issuance of new shares of its common stock.