Talisman Energy asks for more time on Norwegian Yme
Talisman Energy Norge says it requires more time to map out its future plans for the Norwegian Yme field after the decision to scrap the platform.
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Energy firms in probe
Six gas and electricity companies are being investigated by the energy watchdog for missing UK Government targets to slash emissions and help households to cut their bills.
Boss gets almost £18m
The boss of advertising and marketing giant WPP was paid almost £18million in 2012 despite last year’s investor backlash over pay.
Buzzard shut in after alarm
Production from the UK North Sea’s giant Buzzard oil field was shut down after a release of steam triggered an alarm.
Step Change award
The organisation set up to improve health and safety conditions in the UK oil and gas industry, Step Change in Safety, has received European recognition for its work.
BP told to review risk in Norway
Oil giant BP has been ordered to review the way it handles risk in Norway after a leak at a North Sea platform which a safety watchdog said could have caused a serious accident.
Amec to help save £2billion
Engineering and project-management firm Amec said yesterday it had won a two-year deal with Zero Waste Scotland to help save the country £2billion.
On shore progress on UK projects
Oil and gas explorer Union Jack Oil said yesterday it had made good progress on its UK projects.
Hydro group launches bid for £300,000
A new co-operative is trying to raise more than £300,000 to generate clean, renewable energy from a Scottish reservoir.
Learning from other sectors
Business leaders will speak about the importance of perception and reputation at an Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) breakfast briefing on Tuesday.
Chevron’s earnings tumble 15%
Oil and gas company Chevron said yesterday its pre-tax profits fell 15% year-on-year to £6.6billion for the first quarter of 2013.
West Africa expansion
Craig International Supplies (CIS) is planning African expansion.
Technip boosted by subsea arm
Energy service giant Technip said yesterday that turnover in the first quarter of 2013 had increased by more than 14% £1.7billion.
Ferrari drove me to succeed
Fraser Innes, the CEO of Paradigm Group, talks to the Press and Journal about his 30 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry.
Big pay rise for Bseisu
North Sea operator EnQuest said yesterday chief executive Amjad Bseisu received remuneration of £909,000 last year, up from £730,000 in 2011.
International operations can be taxing challenge for firms
There is no doubt the north-east energy sector is operating on an increasingly global basis.
ITS results show wider losses
The latest results for ITS’s parent company reveal widening losses despite a rise in turnover.
Rock-solid progress for company
The Queen’s Award to HRH Geology comes as the firm celebrates the landmark of 100 employees.
Innovation award: Zenith team ‘thinks outside the box’
It is Zenith Oilfield Technology’s first innovation award after two previous wins in the international trade category in 2009 and 2011.
BP reviewing US project
BP is reviewing its biggest new oil project in the Gulf of Mexico and could delay the £6.6billion scheme.
Yokogawa’s new North Sea HQ open
Yokogawa has announced the opening of new North Sea headquarters at Westhill, near Aberdeen, to support its growing offshore oil and gas business.
‘Step in right direction’ for Dong
Danish firm Dong Energy said yesterday it had made a “step in the right direction” after a 28% rise in profits.
BP could delay major oil project
BP said yesterday it could delay a major oil project in the Gulf of Mexico because rising costs made it difficult to justify development.