Total looks to sell its chemical division
French oil and gas producer Total has begun preparations for the sale of its chemicals and equipment division, according to reports.
BP North Sea jobs boost a “ray of light”
Oil major BP's jobs boost for the North Sea has been described as a "ray of light" for the UKCS.
Oil stocks fuel opening rise in FTSE 100
The London market opened the final session of the week on the front foot, buoyed by rising oil prices.
James Fisher acquires R2S business as SeaEnergy goes bust
James Fisher has announced the acquisition of three communication brands after their parent company SeaEnergy called in administrators.
Workers downmanned from Beatrice after power failure
Workers have been downmanned from the Beatrice Alpha installation after a power failure.
BP to pay $175m to shareholders ‘misled’ over 2010 oil spill
BP has said it will pay out $175million to investors over claims that the oil giant’s management misled them about the severity of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Statoil acquires JX Nippon’s UK stake in Utgard
Statoil has agreed to increase its holding in the Utgard field after acquiring JX Nippon's 45% share.
Niger Delta Avengers continue attacks, Buhari cancels visit
Militants have launched new attacks in the Niger Delta with President Muhammadu Buhari cancelling a long-awaited visit to the region.
Stag oilfield sellers terminate contract with Sona
Santos Offshore and Quadrant northwest have terminated a sale and purchase agreement with Sona Petroleum for the Stag oilfield.
In Pictures: Clair Ridge modules safely installed
These images show a number of modules, which have been lifted and installed as BP's Clair Ridge, marking another another North Sea milestone for the firm.
Opinion: Emerging economies and the carbon challenge
Why should we consider countries outside our borders? This is not only a question for the European debate. It is historically a question of global trade, global aid and now, increasingly, of the global environment.
Extra Energy attracts highest proportion of complaints ever recorded
Relative newcomer Extra Energy has attracted the highest proportion of customer complaints ever recorded in a quarterly league table by Citizens Advice.
Concerted effort required to secure future of oil industry, warns Keith Brown
A concerted effort is required to ensure Scotland’s vital North Sea oil and gas industry enjoys a bright future, the Economy Secretary has said.
EASA calls for further inspections on all H225 helicopters, fleet grounded
The European Aviation Safety Agency has issued a directive calling for further inspections to take place on all H225 and AS332L2 flights as a precautionary measure until further notice.
Oil falls sharply after OPEC members fail to reach agreement
Oil prices have fallen sharply after members of the Opec cartel failed to reach an agreement on how to to tackle the global supply glut.
North Sea helicopter crash: Shell resumes flights with CHC
Oil major Shell has resumed flights with CHC in Norway almost a month after a North Sea helicopter crash which killed 13 people.
Iraqi oil minister estimates oil price could hit up to $65
Iraq's deputy oil minister has said he expects the oil price to be as much as $65 per barrel in the second half of the year.
North Sea helicopter crash: Super Pumas done, says grieving mum
The mother of an oil worker killed in a North Sea helicopter crash said safety bosses would be left sitting with “their hands on their hearts” if their children were on an H225.
Oil prices plummet ahead of OPEC crunch meeting
Oil prices have tumbled ahead of a crunch meeting between members of the Opec cartel, with hopes for an agreement to cut production fading.
Government remains ‘deeply sceptical’ on fracking, as Tories step up pressure
The Scottish Government has said it remains deeply sceptical about fracking as the Tories called on ministers to ignore the “left wing cabal” which is said to be holding back a £33 billion job-creating industry.
Bankers Petroleum says production impacted at Albanian oil terminal
Bankers Petroleum said its production had been temporarily impacted at an oil terminal in Albania due to a leak.
Socar interested in OMV’s Turkey business
Socar has said it is interested in buying OMV's Turkish subsidary, according to reports.
Amnesty International calls for Shell not to “palm off” its responsibility to oil spill region
Amnesty International has said oil giant Shell must not be allowed to “palm off its responsibility” for past spills in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.
North Sea helicopter crash: Airbus Helicopter “not ruling out” any scenarios into causes
Airbus Helicopters has responded to claims that it was ruling out "any of the scenarios" put forward by the Air Investigation Branch Norway (AIBN) into the cause of a North Sea helicopter crash which killed 13 people in April.
Airbus Helicopters sees focus moving towards military
Airbus Helicopter said it plans to take a more military focus to its business in the coming years, according to reports.