Shell Nigeria boss warns Avenger attacks causing “significant decline” in production levels
Shell's Nigerian country chair said recent attacks by terrorists in the country had contributed to a "significant decline" in production levels.
Norwegian Government rejects calls for review of petroleum tax
The Norwegian Government has rejected calls for a review of the petroleum tax.
India clears $6.7b of outstanding debt to Iran
India's oil refiners will clear around $6.7billion of outstanding debt to Iran through Turkey's Halkbank, according to a senior Iranian economy official.
Russian bombers strike illegal oil facilities
Russian bombers have hit illegal oil facilities operated by Islamic State in Syria, the Russian defense ministry confirmed.
Scottish Parliament to debate fracking
The Scottish Parliament is set to debate a ban on fracking as part of Holyrood land and reform debate later today.
Husky Energy could reinstate cash dividend on higher oil price
Husky Energy said it expects to generate free cash glow and may reinstate a cash dividend as crude oil prices have rallied in recent weeks.
Falling oil price keeps commodity stocks under pressure
The London market remained in negative territory amid investor concern that weak economic data from China could lead to slower global growth.
Lundin’s extra stake in Edvard Greig wins Norwegian approval
Lundin Petroleum said it has been granted approvel by the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy for the a transaction between the company and Statoil for an additional 15% interest in the Edvard Greig field.
Statoil said to be planning up to NOK4.5b investment in Utgard field
Norwegian operator Statoil reportedly plans to invest between NOK4billion and 4.5billion in the development of the Utgard field in the North Sea.
Energy analyst exits social media after crude oil jibes
An oil analyst with a huge following abruptly closed his social media account causing dismay among his many followers.
Business confidence falls into negative territory
Scottish businesses have reported a “troubling” dip in confidence in their prospects for the coming year.
Scottish Secretary en route to Texas for oil and gas talks
Scottish Secretary David Mundell will travel to Texas today in a bid to boost support for the struggling North Sea oil sector.
Economy Secretary to hold oil and gas sector talks in Aberdeen
New Economy Secretary Keith Brown is to travel to Aberdeen to meet leading figures from the oil and gas sector in the next few days as the sector continues to struggle in a “challenging economic environment”.
Gazprom boss sees no need for European gas price war
Gazprom has said it sees no need to wage gas price wars in Europe to squeeze out rivals including LNG from the US.
Libya oil guard says second town captured from Islamic State
A force which controls oil terminals in eastern Libya said on Thursday it had gained further ground against Islamic State after taking a second town in as many days east of the militant group's stronghold of Sirte.
Jupiter Energy director steps down from board
Jupiter Energy said one of its non-executive directors has stepped down from its board due to personal reasons.
Shell, Iona Energy relinquish hundreds of Arctic leases
Documents have revealed a number of companies have given up on leases in the Arctic Ocean less than a year after oil major Shell revealed it would be ending its exploration in the region.
Timelapse: Statoil installs first of 67 foundations on Dudgeon offshore windfarm
Statoil has installed one of the 67 foundations for the UK Dudgeon Offshore windfarm.
MEP launches bid to boost North Sea industry with law change
A Scottish Conservative MEP has launched an audacious bid to change EU law in a bid to boost the North Sea oil and gas sector by £1.5billion.
Trump needs advise on how energy projects work, warns oil boss
The chief executive of an oilsands operator has claimed presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump needs to be better advised on how energy projects work.
North Sea helicopter crash: Hunt set to continue for missing parts
Investigators for a North Sea helicopter crash, which killed 13 people last month, are set to resume their search for missing parts next month.
Scotland’s Economy Secretary to set out plans to make country more productive amid oil downturn
Scotland’s first dedicated Economy Secretary is to set out details of his plans to make the country more productive.
Second turbine launched at EDF’s tidal project
A second turbine bound for EDF'S Paimpol-Brehat tidal array has been successfully deployed by OpenHydro.
Sasol committed to Mozambique gas project despite nation’s debt crisis
Sasol said Mozambique#s debt crisis and lower oil prices would not affect its $1.4billion gas project.
Thai government to auction Chevron, PTT petroleum concessions
Thailand plans to put up for auction petroleum concessions held by Chevron and PTT Exploration and Production, according to reports.