ConocoPhillips braces for hurricane
ConocoPhillips has suspended all operations and shut-in production in the Eagle Ford shale region of Texas due to Hurricane Harvey.
Phasing out diesel and petrol car sales by 2030 ‘could halve UK oil imports’
An ambitious target to phase out sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 could halve UK oil imports, a study by environmental and aid organisations suggests.
Alberta still feeling the squeeze of oil downturn
The oil rich economy of Canadian province Alberta is still suffering the effects of the oil downturn.
Solar powered cars get off the starting line
Thin solar power cells could be placed on the roof of electric cars in the future to extend reach.
US fleet commander removed after Pacific warship collision with oil tanker
The commander of the US Navy’s Asia-based 7th Fleet has been dismissed after a series of warship accidents raised questions about its operations in the Pacific.
Eni Norge gets go-ahead to drill
Eni Norge has been granted the go-ahead for a wildcat in the Goliat field.
Shell fires-up production in Nigeria
Shell today confirmed it had kick-started production at Gbaran-Ubie Phase 2 in Nigeria's Niger Delta region.
US Navy chief orders probe in Pacific fleet after oil tanker collision
The US Navy has ordered a broad investigation into the performance and readiness of the Pacific-based 7th Fleet after a collision between the USS John S. McCain and an oil tanker.
Scottish firms express concern over skill shortage
Almost two thirds of Scottish firms are concerned they will be unable to recruit sufficiently skilled employees over the next few years, a new survey has indicated.
Petrotechnics to uncover impact of global trends on operational excellence
Oil and gas technology firm Petrotechnics is looking to take the pulse of the industry.
Iraq plans major change to oil pricing for Asia, reports claim
Iraq is to change the price benchmark for selling oil to Asia, according to media reports.
US law woman opposes national oil plan
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is opposed to the creation of a new five-year national offshore oil and gas leasing program.
10 sailors missing after warship collides with oil tanker
A US navy guided-missile destroyer collided with a tanker early on Monday in waters east of Singapore and the Strait of Malacca, and at least 10 sailors are missing.
Shell oil worker tells of Barcelona horror
A Shell employee has told of how she and her husband were caught up in the aftermath of the terror attack in Barcelona.
Shell lifts first Libyan crude in five years, reports claim
Shell has lifted a cargo of 600,000 barrels of crude oil from Libya's Zueitina port, its first from the war-torn north African country in five years, industry sources told Reuters.
Shell’s Nigerian operations under threat from illegal occupation
The operators of two of Shell's Nigerian plants have issued a warning over the dangers of an ongoing illegal occupation.
Foreign investment welcomed in Iran claims oil minister
Attracting foreign investment for Iran’s oil sector will continue to be a top priority during President Hassan Rouhani’s second term, Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh has claimed.
Rosneft expected to complete $13billion Indian refinery deal
Russian oil giant Rosneft is the latest company to muscle in on Indian oil.
Donald Trump hits back as five business leaders quit his jobs panel
Donald Trump ripped into business leaders who resigned from his White House jobs panel after his response to violence by white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Violin-playing protester freed from jail in Venezuela
A violinist who is a well-known face of protests against Venezuela’s socialist government has been freed after more than two weeks in prison.
Life after oil: From the oilfield to professional pole dancer
An Aberdeen man who turned to his passion for pole dancing after losing his job offshore has taken another step towards earning a full-time living from the pursuit.
China says US trade probe would violate international rules
China has sharply criticised Donald Trump’s demand for an investigation into whether it is improperly obtaining foreign technology and said it will “resolutely safeguard” Beijing’s interests.
Kim Jong Un briefed on plans for missile test near Guam
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has been briefed on his military’s plans to launch missiles in waters near Guam.
Extra tickets released after North Sea event sells out
Extra tickets have been released after a North Sea event sold out.
World’s biggest solar thermal plant to be built
A 150MW solar thermal power plant will be built in South Australia by global company SolarReserve.