Fallout from oil downturn eases, jobless figures show
Recovery from the oil downturn is starting to be felt in the north-east, according to JobCentre staff, as Scotland sees unemployment hit its lowest level in 25 years.
North Sea braces for 19th energy minister in just as many years
The oil and gas industry is bracing for the appointment of the 19th UK energy minister in as many years after Theresa May moved Jesse Norman in her post-election reshuffle.
Wave and tidal devices don’t hinder wildlife, new report says
Wave and tidal energy devices do not scare off marine mammals and seabirds, according to a new report.
Bahamas Petroleum in successful cash bid
Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) has successfully raised $3.25million through the issue of 260,000,000 Placing Shares at a price of 1p each.
Investors line-up for Rockhopper’s Sea Lion
Rockhopper was today considering potential funding bids for its Sea Lion development in the North Falkland Basin.
Sound Energy tempers expectations at Badlie
Sound Energy today reported a gas payback for its Badile exploration well in Italy.
AkerBP in bid to raise $500million
AkerBP today confirmed the launch of its $500million senior notes offering.
Wood Group wins Western Australia deal
Wood Group has won a $6million contract with Woodside.
Wentworth looks for farmout partner in Mozambique
Wentworth, the Oslo Stock Exchange and AIM listed independent is on the hunt for a farmout partner for its operations in Mozambique.
88 Energy on “cusp of Icewine flow testing”
The managing director of 88 Energy today thanked those who had helped his company get on the "cusp of flow testing" for its IceWine#2 development.
Mosman Oil zeroes in on US payback
Mosman Oil and Gas will look to reap the reward of the US investment.
Video: New report shows North Sea confidence levels on the up after record lows
Confidence levels in the North Sea oil and gas industry are finally improving after a long spell in the doldrums, new survey findings reveal.
Faroe Petroleum hits oil pay in North Sea
Faroe Petroleum this morning confirmed the success of its latest North Sea appraisal well.
Petrofac wins $35m Kuwait deal
Petrofac has landed a $35million contract in Kuwait.
Eland Oil & Gas signs rig deal
Eland Oil & Gas has signed a rig deal with OES Energy Services for its Nigeria campaign.
US approves GE, Baker Hughes merger
The U.S. Department of Justice has reached an agreement on the merger of Houston oil field services company Baker Hughes and General Electric’s oil and gas division, clearing the way for shareholders to approve the deal.
Wood Group wins Statoil North Sea work
Wood Group has landed two new contracts from Statoil for its North Sea assets.
Salamander Energy founder joins Trinity E&P board
Trinity Exploration & Production today confirmed that James Menzies will be appointed as a non-executive director.
Echo Energy names Fiona MacAulay as new CEO
Echo Energy has named Fiona MacAulay as its new chief executive.
MP calls on PM to make oil and gas commitments in Queen’s Speech
An Aberdeen MP has written to Prime Minister Theresa May urging her to use her Queen's Speech to make commitments to the oil and gas sector.
Call for “tangible” legacy to be left in wake of Dounreay decommissioning
A north MSP has called for a "tangible" legacy to be left in Caithness from the decommissioning work being carried out at Dounreay.
BP and Statoil swap Australian Bight assets
Statoil today confirmed an asset swap with oil peer BP.
Nicola Sturgeon rules out ‘rash decisions’ on Indyref2 after major SNP losses
Nicola Sturgeon has said she will not make “rash decisions” on her plan for a second independence referendum, despite the SNP suffering a number of high-profile losses in the General Election.
State leadership in crisis-mode as Alaskan government shutdown looms
Governor Bill Walker has ordered his state departments to "prepare for the crisis that an unprecedented government shutdown would impose upon Alaska".
Statoil gets go-ahead of wildcat well
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil the go-ahead to drill its latest wildcat well.