Mixed fortunes for Exillon in Russia
Russian-focused oil producer Exillon Energy says it has come up dry with one of its latest wells after revealing a clutch of discoveries.
Shell to shut-in Auger platform ahead of Cardamom link-up
Shell says it will shut in its record-setting Auger platform in the Gulf of Mexico as it prepares to link up with the Cardamom field.
Sound makes ‘sufficiently large’ gas find in northern Italy
Mediterranean-focused upstream firm Sound Oil says it has struck gas after drilling on its Nervesa permit in northern Italy.
Lekoil prepares new share issue to fund Nigeria well drilling
Africa-focused Lekoil says it expects to raise around £13million through a share issue aimed at raising funds for a new well in Nigeria.
PGS set for return to Newfoundland
Petroleum Geo-Services are to return to Canada to complete acquisition of 2D scans of the Northeast Newfoundland slope.
Aker lands £4m mooring deal
Aker Solutions has landed a £4.3million deal to provide a mooring system for a new offshore accommodation unit being built in China.
Jubilation for campaigners as Druim Ba windfarm plans ruled out
Campaigners partied at a Highland beauty spot yesterday after the Scottish Government rejected plans to festoon it with 23 wind turbines.
Lundin Petroleum spuds Gohta prospect
Lundin Petroleum has begin drilling work on an exploration well on its Gohta prospect in the Barents Sea, the Swedish independent oil and gas company announced.
BP launches fraud hotline in latest twist to Deepwater Horizon compensation battle
The oil giant, which is awaiting a court ruling on whether it has been paying out too much in compensation after the 2010 disaster, says it could offer a reward to people who phone in with tip-offs about fraudulent claims.
Aker has new IDEAS after acquiring engineering company
Aker Solutions has bought engineering firm International Design Engineering and Services as it looks to strengthen its asset integrity management services.
Fabricom eyes expansion after Teesside move
Offshore engineering firm Fabricom is to expand its Teesside base as it looks to double its staff.
Dragon Oil sees 15% production rise in first half of 2013
Dubai-based oil exploration firm Dragon says it has seen average daily production rise by 15% in the first half of the year.
Premier Oil sells off Vietnam stake for $100m
Premier Oil has sold off its stake in its Vietnam subsidiary in a deal worth up to $100million (£66million).
Greenpeace protesters arrested after storming French nuclear plant
Greenpeace activists have occupied a French nuclear power plant site before dawn today to demand its closure.
Bristow sells off FB Heliservices joint venture stake for £74million
Bristow is to increase investment in its new search and rescue contract and offshore transport operations after selling off its 50% stake in a trio of joint ventures for £74million.
BP to farm into five Petrobras blocks
BP is to expand its interests in Brazil after agreeing to farm into five of Petrobras' deepwater licences.
Salamander closes Rayong well following disappointing finds
Salamander Energy has plugged its G4/50-4 exploration well in the Gulf of Thailand after disappointing results.
Union Jack sets AIM on float plans
Bath-based oil firm Union Jack is looking to float on the AIM this month
Korean firms close in on UAE drilling
Two South Korean oil firms are looking to begin their £330million exploration work in the UAE within the next few months, it has emerged.
Seadrill orders four new ultra-deepwater ships
Offshore drilling giant Seadrill is to expand its fleet after ordering four new ultra-deepwater ships.
Max Petroleum reveals ‘excellent’ find in Uytas drilling
Kazakhstan-focused exploration firm Max Petroleum says it has found two 'excellent' oil finds during the latest appraisal of the Uytas Field.
Enegi and Black Spruce agree deal over Newfoundland well
Enegi is to drill at least one new well off Newfoundland after agreeing a farm-in agreement to its Canadian licence.
Speyside biomass plant handed over after passing final tests
A £60million whisky-powered biomass power plant in Moray has been handed over for commercial operation after passing its final reliability trials, its operators have confirmed.
Europa and Kosmos get head start on South Porcupine seismic work
Europa Oil and Gas says it is to start seismic acquisitions for the South Porcupine Basin off Ireland after it was awarded frontier exploration licences for the site.
Backing for new windfarm radar system after airport tests
A radar system which could resolve safety concerns over windfarm schemes near airports has been welcomed by environmental campaigners.