Shell’s exit from up to 10 countries can only be “good thing” says expert
Oil major Shell's move to leave as many as 10 countries can only be a "good thing" according to a leading professor of strategy.
Offshore worker remanded for shouting obscenities in Raigmore Hospital waiting room
An offshore worker who shouted obscenities at members of the public in Raigmore Hospital’s waiting room was remanded in custody awaiting sentence yesterday.
200 jobs at risk as NADL contract comes to end with Exxon
North Atlantic Drilling (NADL) faces making up to 200 redundancies as a contract for its West Alpha rig with ExxonMobil comes to an end.
Chasing Black Gold: My journey from the wrong to the right side of the law
Robert Stone was just 15 when he ran away from home with only £30 in his pocket. Over the next 25 years he amassed a multi-million pound fortune through various entrepreneurial ventures, mostly on the wrong side of the law. But when the law caught up with him, he lost everything. Now the Aberdeenshire dad of two has penned his incredible life story in a book as a lasting tribute to his children and his late wife, Linda.
Exclusive: Aberdeen City Council reveals second North Sea oil summit
Aberdeen's council leader has today called for a second summit to reveal how millions of pounds of investment will help support the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Which oil billionaire owns this yacht complete with zip wire, wine cellar and playing field?
An oil billionaire’s yacht has been spotted docked in Belfast as it makes a voyage from Malta.
Flotel to be transformed into cruise for tours of oil and gas platforms
A vessel used in the oil and gas industry is to be turned into a cruise as the company behind the move looks for new markets amid the global downturn.
Russneft to make public offering on Moscow Stock Exchange
Russneft said it plans to sell its shares on the Moscow stock exchange in the fourth quarter of the year.
ABB to reduce its headcount by up to 120 positions in Norway
ABB in Norway said it plans to reduce its headcount by around 120 positions in Norway.
US Supreme Court rejects Ecuador’s challenge to $96m Chevron arbitration
The US Supreme Court has rejected Ecuador's challenge to a $96million international arbitration award in favour of energy company Chevron in a dispute over oil fields in the country.
Minor earthquakes recorded close to Oklahoma shale basins
Four minor earthquakes have been reported in and around shale reserve basins in Oklahoma, according to the US Geological Survey.
Glen Lyon mooring operations WoS under way
BP has the weather window needed to moor the brand new production ship Glen Lyon on Quad 204 (the Schiehallion field cluster) on the West of Shetland sector of the UKCS.
Moray Offshore Renewables launches consultations for offshore wind
Moray Offshore Renewables (MORL) said it plans to open a consultation on the development of offshore wind on the remainder of its zone in the Outer Moray Firth.
Energy Minister to address renewables industry
Scotland's newly appointed Energy Minister is set to renewables industry for the first time since his appointment.
Video: Russian jets strike IS illegal oil sites
Footage revealed by the Russian Ministry of Defence has shown airstrikes carried out by Russian fighter jets against illegal oil facilities.
FTSE 100 up following commodity stocks rally
London’s top flight index was in positive territory as commodity stocks rallied amid rising oil prices and the fading chance of a US interest rate hike in June.
North Sea helicopter crash: Petition hits more than 27,000 signatures
A petition calling for Super Pumas to be removed from service has now reached more than 27,000 signatures since its launch a month ago.
Groups urge US congress to reject TPP over environmental concerns
More than 450 groups have called on the US Congress to reject the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) claiming the trade deal would allow fossil fuel companies to contest US environmental rules in extrajudicial tribunals.
Devon Energy to sell almost $1billion of Texan assets
Devon Energy said it will sell nearly $1billion of assets in Texas.
Atlantic Petroleum enters deal for 25% stake in Orlando development
Atlantic Petroleum said it has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Bridge Petroleum for its 24% interest in the Orlando development.
Real Energy gears up for flow testing at Tamarama-1
Real Energy said it has unloaded frac fluids and sands after completing the fifth stage of its fracture stimulation programme at Tamarama-1.
Public views will be considered in fracking decision
The Scottish Government will consider public opinion as well as science when it comes to deciding whether to allow fracking, energy minister Paul Wheelhouse has pledged.
BP given consent to remove Ekofisk top deck
BP has been given consent by the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) to remove the top deck of Ekofisk 2/4-G.
Schlumberger acquires Omron Oilfield and Marine
Schlumberger has acquired Omron Oilfield and Marine.
Shell hit with notice from Norwegian safety body for Draugen
The Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) has given Shell a number of improvement notices after an audit was carried out on the management of the oil major’s working environment on the Draugen field.