Ineos’ £1bn Dong deal gets EU approval
The European Commission has cleared the acquisition of Denmark’s Dong Energy’s oil business by Ineos.
Eni signs new contracts in Kazakhstan
Italian energy company Eni has signed an agreement to renew the conditions for the transfer to Eni of 50% of the subsoil use rights in the Isatay block in the Caspian Sea off Kazakhstan.
ION announces new seismic program off Gabon
ION Geophysical has announced a new 2D multi-client program offshore Gabon, in cooperation with the Gabon Ministry of Petroleum and Hydrocarbons.
Kite power company gets £2 million funding boost
Glasgow based Kite Power Systems (KPS) has secured a £2 million investment from the Scottish Investment Bank.
Eni ships first Jangkrik LNG to Indonesian market
Eni has carried out is first shipment of LNG produced from its Jangkrik field in Indonesia.
FTSE sinks deeper due to oil oversupply
The FTSE 100 Index was down 34.59 points to 7413.2, with oil majors and mining stocks coming under pressure as concerns over the global supply glut gathered momentum.
Statoil awards contract for new shuttle tankers
Norwegian oil and gas company Statoil has awarded a contract to AET for the operation of two offshore loading shuttle tankers (OLSTs).
Donald Trump: Mexico border wall could feature solar panels
President Donald Trump has said his planned wall on the Mexican border could feature solar panels.
Firms merge to become world’s largest OSV company
Solstad Offshore and Farstad Deep Sea Supply have completed their merger – with a new company named SolstadFarstad ASA set up today.
Video: Footage shows oil rig battered by Storm Cindy
Footage has emerged of Tropical Storm Cindy battering an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico.
Exxon awards Liza FPSO to SBM Offshore
ExxonMobil has confirmed the award of contracts for the next phase of the Liza project in Guyana – including one for SBM Offshore.
Opinion: Oil price unlikely to increase as oversupply continues
Oil prices set to remain weak, amid continued oversupply
Monadelphous wins AUD$600 million contract
Monadelphous has won a contract worth about AUD$600 million for work with Woodside Energy.
DNV GL and Goldwind sign MOU for software improvements
DNV GL and Goldwind International have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together to improve the Chinese firm's software.
Trade union concerned over decision to close Rough gas storage site
The trade union for energy workers has expressed concern over Centrica’s decision to close the UK’s largest gas storage plant.
Oil and gas sector should welcome immigration bill, says recruitment CEO
The oil and gas sector should welcome the pledge to continue attracting the “brightest and best” to the country, according to the chief executive of a global recruitment firm.
Bumi suspends contracts with Erin Energy in Nigeria
Malaysia-based offshore energy facilities and services provider Bumi Armada has suspended its operations and maintenance contracts with Erin Energy at the Oyo oil field offshore Nigeria.
Storm Cindy causes disruption at major oil terminal in US
Tropical Storm Cindy has halted service at a major oil terminal in the Gulf of Mexico, prompted some evacuations at rigs and platforms and put states from Texas to Florida on notice for life-threatening floods.
Delfin and Golar agree to work together on FLNG project
Delfin and Golar have signed a joint development agreement to develop the Delfin LNG project off the coast of Louisiana.
Rough closure leaves a “big hole” in UK gas supply, analyst says
The closure of Centrica’s Rough storage facility could leave a "big hole" in the UK’s future gas supply, according to an industry analyst.
Centrica sells two power stations to shift focus to customer oriented businesses
Centrica has sold two of its combined cycle gas turbine power stations as part of its plans to shift its focus towards its customer oriented businesses.
Norway offers record number of Arctic blocks for oil exploration
Norway has offered a record number of blocks for exploration in the Arctic Barents Sea.
Maersk wins work for jack-up rig
Maersk Drilling has won a contract for its Maersk Resolve jack-up.
Video: Oil tanker transformed into Caribbean water park
An oil tanker has been transformed into a water park and is stationed in Antigua and Barbuda.
Oceanteam sells North Ocean stake to McDermott
Offshore services provider Oceanteam has sold its remaining 25% stake in vessel-owning company North Ocean 105 AS to McDermott.