Clean-ups underway after minor US oil leaks
Apache has shut down an platform in the Gulf of Mexico - after a one ounce oil leak.
Super Puma flights resume from Aberdeen
The ten-month grounding of the North Sea EC225 helicopter fleet has officially come to an end with the first flight from Aberdeen today.
National Grid completes North Sea CCS test drilling
Energy giant National Grid has successfully completed test drilling of a carbon dioxide storage site in the North Sea, describing it as a “major milestone“ for carbon capture and storage.
Northcote hits 2013 production targets five months early
Onshore US exploration firm Northcote says it has met its 2013 production targets five months ahead of schedule.
Statoil shuts Sverdrup wildcat after ‘poor’ oil find
A wildcat well on the edge of the giant Johan Sverdrup field has been abandoned after revealing only a small oil find.
Buzzard resumes exports
The North Sea Buzzard field restarted oil exports again yesterday following the reopening of the Forties Pipeline System (FPS) after five days of planned maintenance.
Bristow to introduce new aircraft for oil and gas workers
Operator Bristow Helicopters said yesterday it would be introducing a new aircraft to its fleet from next year.
Noreco hit by production issues as Oselvar comes back onstream
Struggling Norwegian oil firm Noreco says the Oselvar field is back on stream - but says it is still strugging with production at its other projects.
BP makes new fraud claims over Macondo payouts
Oil giant BP says it has found new evidence of fraud and conflicts of interest over compensation payouts in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
Delays hit Dragon profits despite production increase
Oil and gas exploration company Dragon saw profits drop by 20% for the first half of 2013 despite an 15% increase in production.
Call for entries as Energy North launches third awards
Industry organisation Energy North has launched its third annual awards recognising the top companies in the Highlands and Islands.
PM backs “exciting” frack potential
More needs to be done to promote the benefits of fracking but it should only be carried out if there is “no risk” to the environment, a spokesman for David Cameron indicated.
Petrobras boosted by output increase
Brazilian state oil company Petrobras says its output for June rose by 4.6% compared to the previous month.
New Bacchus well online for Apache
Houston-based oil firm Apache said yesterday a third production well at its UK North Sea Bacchus development was online.
‘Challenging’ energy market in Europe hits GDF Suez profits
French energy giant GDF Suez saw profits fall after an 'uncertain and challenging' outlook for Europe's power market.
Costain to launch new Upstream division after acquiring EPC Offshore
Aberdeen oil and project management company EPC Offshore has been bought by engineering group Costain.
Kangaroo oil find in Brazil could be almost double originally predicted size
Australian exploration firm Karoon Gas says its discovery in the Santos and Campos basin off Brazil could be almost double the previously predicted size.
GE Oil and Gas to expand Fót manufacturing base
GE is to expand its oil and gas facility in Hungary to a state-of-the-art manufacturing base.
Profits up for Gulf of Mexico blaze rig owner
The company behind the Gulf of Mexico gas rig which burned for two days last week following a blowout saw second quarter profits rise to $16.6million.
Asia and US helps Talisman overcome North Sea problems
Canadian oil firm Talisman has lowered its production estimates for the year after ongoing production problems in the North Sea.
Thai oil spill spreads to nearby islands as clear-up battle continues
An oil spill that has hit a tourist island in the Gulf of Thailand has spread to nearby smaller isles as workers race to clean up the once-white sands and clear waters.
Triton completes mooring chains replacement
Dana Petroleum has replaced all nine mooring chains on its Triton floating production, storage and offloading vessel - which should support the vessel for the next decade.
Fracking firm insists it ‘won’t ruin countryside’ as protests continue
The boss of energy company Cuadrilla has said it has “no intention of ruining the countryside and won’t ruin the countryside” as anti-fracking protesters started a seventh day of action.
Nighthawk swoops for remaining Colorado stakes
US focused oil firm Nighthawk says it has completed the purchase of the remaining 25% working interest in its Smoky Hill and Jolly Ranch projects.
Centrica profits up to £356m after cold weather tariffs rise
British Gas owner Centrica saw profits from its residential energy arm rise by 3.2% to £356 million as it cashed in on the freeze in the first half of the year.