Norwegian production dips slightly in September
Preliminary production figures for North Sea oil production in Norway for September 2015 showed a slight dip from the previous month before.
Primeline agrees extended exploration with CNOOC
Primeline Energy has agreed with China National Offshore Oil Corp to extend the exploration period under the Petroleum Contract for Block 33/07 to facilitate Primeline's exploration drilling programme.
Oil worker airlifted to hospital from North Sea platform
An oil worker has been evacuated from a North Sea rig today after falling ill. A Norwegian rescue helicopter arrived on Total’s Elgin platform at around 1.30pm before taking the employee to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The platform is around 150 miles east of Aberdeen.
Rosneft acquires 100% holding in Brazil prospect for $55million
Rosneft has closed a $55million deal to acquire PetroRio’s 55% in the Solimões project in Brazil.
Calpine buys US power plant for $500million
US energy firm Calpine has bought the Granite Ridge Energy Center from Granite Ridge Holding for $500 million.
What’s the story? North Sea rig worker is definitely, not maybe, an internet hit
Rig worker, Richard Stanway, has become an internet star after a video of him performing a heart-felt rendition of an Oasis track went viral.
Shell to install nationwide network of hydrogen fuel pumps in Germany
Shell will install a nationwide network of hydrogen fuelling pumps at retail sites in Germany from 2016, as it aims to accelerate the growth in Europe of the low-carbon alternative fuel.
VIDEO: Incredible footage of orcas near North Sea platform
The crew of a North Sea emergency response and rescue vessel were amazed to see a school of orca whales surround their ship, 155 nautical miles east of Aberdeen.
Oil glut to persist as global demand slows says IEA
A global oil supply glut will persist through 2016 as demand growth slows from a five-year high and key OPEC producers maintain near-record output, the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday, even as low prices curb supply outside OPEC.
BP’s chief economist says carbon emissions concerns will curb world’s oil output
Concerns about the climate change impact of burning the world's remaining oil resources mean the reserves will never be fully exploited, BP chief economist Spencer Dale has said.
Iran’s parliament votes to support nuclear deal
Iran’s parliament has voted to support implementing the nuclear deal it struck with world powers, sending the measure to a council of senior clerics who will review the accord before its final approval.
Family’s plea for British former oil worker facing 350 lashes in Saudi
The family of a British former oil worker sentenced to 350 lashes in Saudi Arabia has pleaded with authorities to let the “frail” man come home.
Petrofac secures multi-million dollar Shell contract in Iraq
Oilfield services company Petrofac has been awarded a multi-million dollar technical training contract with Shell Iraq, achieving their fourth win with a major operator in the country.
Empyrean upgrades reserves for Sugarloaf
US exploration firm Empyrean has announced a reserves upgrade for its Sugarloaf project at Eagle Ford, Texas.
Noreco chief executive stands down
Norwegian Energy Company (Noreco) has confirmed that chief executive Tommy Sundt is stepping down, with immediate effect.
Transocean tight-lipped on jobs situation
Offshore drilling contractor Transocean has refused to confirm it held a meeting with staff at its Aberdeen premises concerning potential reduction in headcount.
Repsol hits duster in Norwegian sector
Repsol's latest wildcat well in the Norwegian North Sea has come up dry.
Oil price holds steady but global oversupply remains
Oil halted its decline after falling the most in six weeks as signs of rising demand in China countered an increase in OPEC production.
Car giants take part in hydrogen fuel cell project
Technology company Intelligent Energy will work with car giants BMW and Daimler on a pan-European industry project group to develop its proprietary 90kW fuel cell automotive technology.
Oil giants to miss third-quarter profit estimates, says Barclays
The biggest publicly traded oil producers based in the Western Hemisphere will fall short of Wall Street profit estimates when third-quarter results are released in coming weeks because energy prices have continued to slump, according to Barclays.
Vaalco bows to weather and reschedules in Gabon
US explorer Vaalco has altered its drilling and workover programme offshore Gabon in the Etame Marin block after adverse weather forced it to reschedule.
Circle aims to get new Moroccan gas prospect producing soon
Circle Oil, the North African focused independent, has confirmed gas has been found at its Ksiri West-A (KSR-A) exploration well onshore Morocco.
Active Energy sees revenues surge
UK biomass firm Active Energy has finalised installation and testing of a new high-volume hardwood production line at its AEG WoodFibre Yuzhny Port processing facility as it reported a massive jump in revenue to $17.3million from $1.5million the previous year.
OMV makes new gas discovery in Pakistan
Austria's OMV has made a new gas discovery in the Latif South-1 exploration well in Pakistan.
China’s supertanker traffic jam propels global shipping rates
Supertankers hauling crude to China are contending with increased waiting times to unload as some on-land storage depots reach capacity amid an oil-buying binge by the world’s most populous nation.