Fraser Offshore celebrates drilling milestone
Fraser Offshore celebrated a major milestone, after drilling its 50th well on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).
Assets group snaps up green energy project
An assets group has snapped up a green energy project with its floating funds to complete its environmental portfolio.
Nostra Terra increases production by nearly 200%
US oil and gas producer Nostra Terra says its output has exceeded its own projections after increasing production by nearly 200%.
First pensions demands for independent Scotland would dwarf oil income, warns Brown
An independent Scotland’s first annual pension bill would be “three times the income from oil”, according to former prime minister Gordon Brown.
Fairfield Energy awards work in the Dunlin Field
Fairfield Energy has awarded Ocean Installer specialist diving work in the Dunlin Field.
Macondo – four years on: Interactive timeline
To mark the 4th anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon disaster, look back at the key moments from the story in our interactive timeline.
Blaze at Shell refinery brought under control
Shell confirmed a fire at one of its refinery had successfully been brought under control.
New data reveals Queensland’s booming natural gas industry
New data has revealed Queensland’s booming natural gas industry, with $70billion worth of projects edging towards completion.
New boss for energy reform company
The former boss of Logica is to take the reigns of the new body set up to drive energy industry reforms in the UK.
Atkins lands major deal for sustainable energy in Africa
Engineering giant Atkins has landed a major deal to provide technical assistance to 24 east and southern African countries under a new European Union initiative.
Leni given go-ahead for first Gourdron well in 30 years
Caribbean-focused explorer Leni Gas and Oil has been given the go-ahead to begin drilling the first new well in the Gourdron oil field for 30 years. The Ministry of Energy and Energy Affairs issued its stamp of approval, paving the way for rig mobilisation for the Trinidad field. The first well is expected to spud after the Easter holiday. Chief executive Neil Ritson said: "After careful planning we are ready to commence the drilling of the first of many infill development wells at Goudron. "We are especially grateful for the support we have received in this process from Petrotrin. The use of modern drilling equipment and techniques are expected to contribute significantly to the potential flow rates that new wells can achieve. "We are naturally very excited to have reached this point and look forward to announcing results as they are available." The facilities, including the surrounding access roads, have all been upgraded in anticipation of the mobilisation. Production is not expected to be affected with approximately 70 reactivated wells contributing to on-going production. This would be the first new well in the field since 1981. Leni Gas and Oil is targeting sandstone intervals at a depth of 2,800ft sub-sea. It is then due to deepen exploration to ensure all potentially productive horizons are intersected.
Major airline looks to convert landfill waste into jet fuel
British Airways has entered into a ground-breaking partnership to convert landfill waste into jet fuel.
Staff safe after high waves leave Gulf of Mexico rig damaged
Operations has been suspended on a Gulf of Mexico rig after a giant wave struck it and left it damaged yesterday.
Safety warning after damaged wave energy generator becomes stranded
Safety alerts have been raised after it was revealed a damaged wave energy generator stranded offshore could take a year to remove.
Enteq Upstream reaps benefits of North American drilling boom
Enteq Upstream looks to continue its international growth after reaping the benefits of a North American drilling boom.
Petrofac wins contract for North Sea grid
Petrofac confirmed it was awarded a major contract from the German Dutch transmission grid operator TenneT for a major offshore wind project in the North Sea.
Infographic: 2014 oil and gas workforce trends
What are the trends expected to make an impact on the oil and gas industry this year? Find out more in our infographic.
UK majors have ‘good chance’ of getting Abu Dhabi concessions back, says minister
European oil giants have a “good chance” of securing renewals for crude concessions in Abu Dhabi, the Emirati energy minister has said.
IEA: Russian oil demand dips as Iran reaches output peak
Oil shipments from Iran have reached their highest since sanctions were introduced two years ago - but demand from Russia has fallen, according to new figures from the world's energy watchdog.
Seven dead in Ukraine mine gas blast
Seven men and an eighth injured after a gas explosion at a coal mine in eastern Ukraine.
UK biofuel firm to open plant in USA
A UK company is opening a bioethanol plant in the United States instead of this country because it is more cost-efficient.
Varco to expand Fife plant after RSA cash boost
A US oil firm is to create 45 new North Sea jobs after an £800,000 investment in its facility in Fife.
Energy industry would be ‘seriously affected’ by Scots independence, warns Davey
The UK Energy Secretary has warned that the “uncertainty and disruption” of Scottish independence would seriously affect progress in the economy and energy sector.
Researchers cast doubt over Scots oil fund prospects
Academics have cast doubt on whether an independent Scotland could build up an oil fund to manage fluctuating offshore tax revenue.
SBM faces punishment after investigation into African officials bribe claims
An investigation into claims of improper payments by a Dutch oil platform firm has admitted it may have made corrupt payments in securing African deals - but insists no credible evidence of bribes could be found in Brazil.