Cairn Energy appoint former Balfour Beaty chief as non-executive director
Former Balfour Beatty chief executive Ian Tyler has joined Cairn Energy as a non-executive director.
Wood Group looks to attract 1000 new UK staff in 2013
Aberdeen-based energy services company Wood Group says it is looking to hire more than 1,000 new people before the end of the year.
‘Disappointing’ gas find for Statoil in Nunatak well
Statoil said it was disappointed after the highly anticipated first well drilled for a gas discovery close to its Johan Castberg find failed to yield commercial results.
Trans Adriatic Pipeline confirmed as Shah Deniz bid winners
BP has confirmed the Trans Adriatic Pipeline consortium has won the race to carry natural gas from Azerbaijan's major Shah Deniz II field.
Renewable energy funding scheme for Scottish islands is welcomed
Plans to offer a new deal to encourage a wave of investment in renewable energy schemes on the Scottish islands have been welcomed by industry figures.
Government announces energy investment as Ofgem warns of power shortages
The danger of power shortages in the UK by the middle of the decade has increased, regulator Ofgem has warned.
Less than 250 homes sign up for ‘green deal’ energy efficiency programme
A flagship energy efficiency programme has attracted interest from just 245 UK households in the first five months of the scheme.
Independent renewable energy ‘worth £191million a year’ to Scotland
Independent renewable energy projects are now generating more than £190million a year for Scotland, according to new figures.
Centrica farm into Serica’s Doyle operation
Centrica is to take a 45% stake in Serica's licence for two sea blocks in the East Irish Sea's Doyle prospect.
Repairs to bring Athena back to full production expected ‘quickly’
Independent oil and gas firm Trapoil says it expects repairs to the P2 well on the Athena field to be completed 'quickly' to bring production back up to previous levels.
Salamander spuds first Rayong prospect
Salamander Energy says it has begin work on its exploration programme in the Gulf of Thailand.
Subsea 7 admits Brazilian losses ‘unacceptable’
Subsea 7 has warned it expects to lose up to $300million on its Brazilian offshore project at Guará-Lula NE project - which will significantly hit hopes of making a profit this year.
Nabucco West bid fails to land Azeri gas deal
OMV says the consortium it was leading in a bid to run gas from the Shah Deniz II field in Azerbaijan has failed to secure the deal.
Reef Subsea completes Draugen infill program
Reef Subsea has completed rock removal for A/S Norske Shell on its Draugen Field, off Norway.
Gulf Keystone given approval for Shaikan production
Independent oil and gas firm Gulf Keystone says it expects to produce up to 40,000 barrels per day after its development plan for the Shaikan field was approved.
Dong lands six licences in Faroe-Shetland basin
Dong E&P is to re-evaluate the Marjun oil discovery after beign awarded six exploration blocks in the latest round of licensing by the Faroe Islands.
Talisman comes up dry at Frode well
Talisman Energy has failed to find any prospects from a wildcat well on its Frode prospect in the Norwegian North Sea.
Xodus and SMRU to work on offshore windfarm deterrent project
Aberdeen-based energy consultancy Xodus Group has landed the contract for the opening phase of a new project aimed at noise impacts and deterrents for the offshore wind industry.
Technip lands pipelay contract for Snøhvit CO2 project
Technip has landed a multi-million pound contract for pipelay and subsea installations from Statoil for their Snøhvit CO2 project.
UK risks missing greenhouse gas targets for next decade, warn climate experts
The UK is not on track to meet its targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions through the 2020s, the Government’s climate advisers have warned.
SgurrEnergy to consult on Chinese windfarm project
Scottish renewable energy consultancy SgurrEnergy says it has agreed a deal to provide advice and support for the first offshore wind farm in China's Guangdong province.
Harkand land repair contract for Beryl field work
Subsea inspection specialists Harkand have secured a maintenance and repair contract with Apache North Sea for work on the Beryl field this summer.
Equalizer opens Houston office after team expansion
Aberdeen-based flange management developers Equalizer have opened their first overseas office as they look to continue their international expansion.
Statoil and Aker scrap Cat B project
Statoil and Aker have been left counting the cost after deciding to cancel a planned semi-submersible rig project which would have provided year-round services on the Norwegian continental shelf.
SMEs turn to energy efficiency for growth
Energy efficiency has emerged as a key growth strategy for the UK's smaller firms (SMEs).