LGO starts new production from Goudron field well
LGO said it has now started production from a new interval in well GY-50 at the Goudron field in Trinidad.
Union bosses paint bleak picture of “culture of fear” among offshore workers
Union bosses painted a bleak picture of “disengaged and demoralised” offshore workers living in a “culture of fear” yesterday, as they warned of a move towards industrial conflict in the North Sea.
Survey reveals ‘shocking’ rise in overspend by customers of Big Six energy firms
Customers of the Big Six energy companies are paying £4 billion more than they should be because they remain on the most expensive tariffs, a study claims.
Sturgeon accused of taking “flight from reason” on fracking stance
A former Scottish Government adviser has accused First Minister Nicola Sturgeon of "taking flight from reason" after hardening her stance against fracking.
Wintershall granted approval for North Sea exploration well
Wintershall has been granted consent by the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) in Norway for an exploration licence in the North Sea.
Faroe Petroleum granted consent for North Sea exploration well
Faroe Petroleum said it has received consent to drill an exploration well in the North Sea.
Presidential election to have “major impact” on oil production
US oil production could be up for a significant shake-up after the presidential election in November, according to an industry expert.
Union boss warns of North Sea industrial move
A union boss today warned there is a move towards industrial conflict in the North Sea sector.
3Sun to create up to 50 jobs at Hull base
3Sun Group is to create up to 50 jobs with opening of a new base in England.
AWE Limited rejects takeover bid
AWE Limited said it has rejected a taekover bid by Lone Star Japan Acquisitions.
Milestone reached with North Sea platform installation
The Montrose Area Redevelopment (MAR) in the UK North Sea has reached a major milestone with the successful installation of the new Montrose Bridge Linked Platform.
FTSE 100 down thanks to volatile oil prices
The London market slipped back into the red as volatile oil prices put global stocks under pressure.
Sparrows Group wins Stena Drilling contract
Sparrows Group said it has been awarded a 20-month inspection services contract to cover Stena Drilling's global fleet of vessels.
Lundin boost Sverdrup estimate, earnings rise 45%
Lundin Petroleum said it has raised output estimated for the first phase of the Johan Sverdrup field as it bear first quarter earning expectations.
Wood Group expects earnings to be 20% lower in 2016
Wood Group (WG) said it expects its earnings for the year to be 20% lower than 2015 as it continues to manage costs amid lower activity by operators.
Glen Lyon plans shipshape
BP’s regional president for the North Sea, Mark Thomas, is confident the brand-new Glen Lyon production ship will be ready to be towed to the Schiehallion field west of Shetland at the end of the month.
Premier’s Catcher on target, Solan second well targeted for later this year
Premier Oil said its Catcher project remains on schedule and below budget with first oil expected next year as it posted better-than-expected results.
Opinion: Team, it’s a beautiful thing!
When we say the word ‘team’ we think of a tight-knit group of individuals working towards the same goal. We think of people wearing the same colours and we think of sport.
Statoil in climate change criticism from Norwegian grandparents’ pressure group
Norwegian operator Statoil expects to receive on critical environmental resolution on its oil and gas exploration at its AGM - from a pressure group set up by a group of grandparents against climate change.
Wildfire continues to hamper Canada’s oil sands production
The majority of Canada’s oil sands industry has stopped production and will only resume when it is “absolutely safe”, Alberta’s premier said after meeting company officials.
Crude oil transfer at Cromarty Firth sparks concern
Concern has been raised about the extent of consultation carried out for plans to transfer crude oil between boats in the Cromarty Firth.
Cluff says company on way to becoming major North Sea player
Oil pioneer Algy Cluff said yesterday his firm had taken another step on its way to becoming a major North Sea player after wrapping up a deal for stakes in “drill ready” licences.
Technip wins Woodside contract
Technip has won an engineering services contract by Woodside to provide services as part of an engineering panel with Woodside Petroleum.
North Sea helicopter crash: Funeral of Scottish victim to be held this week
The funeral of a north-east man who tragically died in a helicopter crash in Norway is to be held this week.
Golar LNG strengthens team with new chief executive
Golar LNG has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new chief executive.