Chancellor has hopes for Granite City to lead the way in decommissioning work
A newly-elected Aberdeen MP today said the UK Chancellor wants Aberdeen to become a centre of excellence in the decommissioning industry.
Axess Group wins long-term deal with KCA Deutag
Axess Group has won a long-term deal with KCA Deutag for all of its offshore drilling operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).
Statoil ups Brazil ante by $379million
Statoil has strengthened its position in Brazil.
Providence Resources kicks off drilling offshore Ireland
Providence Resources has kicked-off drilling operations offshore Ireland after getting confirming Ministerial consent.
Tlou Energy appoints former Bank of Botswana governor to board
Tlou Energy has appointed the former Bank of Botswana governor to its board.
Updated: Premier Oil and Talos make one billion barrel oil discovery
Premier Oil this morning said it had made a "world class" oil discovery.
Amec doesn’t expect serious fraud probe to disrupt takeover
Amec Foster Wheeler doesn't expect a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigation to disrupt its takeover with Wood Group.
VIDEO: Statoil’s North Sea Mariner heavy lift in action
Statoil has completed the heavylift of the first of eight Mariner topside module.
Statoil launches recruitment drive after years of budget cuts
Statoil today confirmed a strategy to hire 50 skilled workers annually as it works to maintain profitability.
Cairn Energy’s Senegal well strikes oil pay
Cairn Energy this morning confirmed its latest Senegal well has made an oil find.
Columbus Energy outlines strategy for Trinidad
Columbus Energy Resources today outlined its strategy for developing its reserves in Trinidad.
Wood Group wins North Sea work, creates 200 jobs
Wood Group has created 200 new North Sea jobs after landing its latest deal.
Europa Oil & Gas in “critical first step” to unlock South Porcupine
Europa Oil & Gas boss, Hugh Mackay, today said the firm had made the "critical first step" in unleashing the hydrocarbon potential in the South Porcupine basin.
Empyrean Energy’s Mako find “exceed expectations”
Empyrean Energy's Mako well has "exceeded everyone's expectations", according to its chief executive.
Petro Matad signs rig deal for Snow Lepord
Petro Matad has secured a rig to drill its Snow Leopard development in Mongolia.
Magnolia lands $18.5m cash injection
Magnolia Petroleum has landed a $18.5million financial injection.
Rock Rose readmitted to London Stock Exchange after string of North Sea buys
Rock Rose is expected to be readmitted to the London Stock Exchange this week after a string of North Sea buys.
OE chair: North Sea must shed its conservative skin
Reinvention dictates shedding the industry’s conservative skin, according to Offshore Europe chairman Catherine MacGregor.
Video: North Sea’s Gina Krog prime example of exploring mature basins
The North Sea's Gina Krog is a prime example of why mature basins should be explored, according to Statoil.
Premier Oil buys North Sea stake from Maersk
Premier Oil has bought a North Sea interest from Maersk for £11.7million.
Zennor completes North Sea Arran acquistion
Zennor Petroleum has completed its UK North Sea acquisition.
Statoil’s North Sea Mariner in 1500 jobs boost
Statoil’s UK boss today renewed its commitment to the North Sea for the next 30 years, hailing the region’s “positive and exciting” future.
Exclusive: BP’s Trevor Garlick makes triumphant return to the North Sea
Former BP boss Trevor Garlick has made a triumphant return to the North Sea as oil chairman of an agency with its eyes set on the future.
Statoil kicks-off UK North Sea drilling campaign
Statoil this morning confirmed plans to drill three new exploration wells in the UK North Sea.
Faroe Petroleum’s gets “outstanding flow” on North Sea well
Faroe Petroleum today confirmed "outstanding" flow rates for its latest appraisal well on the Brasse discovery in the Norwegian North Sea.