Snøhvit LNG plant shut down after leak
Europe's only liquefied natural gas plant has been shut down after operator Statoil discovered a leak last night.
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Former Nautical boss Jenkins named Circle chairman
Irish explorer Circle Oil has named former Nautical Petroleum chief Steve Jenkins as its new chairman.
Aberdeen would house energy ministry under independence, vows Salmond
Scotland’s new ministry of energy and industry regulator would be based in Aberdeen if the country becomes independent, Alex Salmond has pledged.
Breaking Boundaries: Why women belong in energy
It is no news that the times of “easy oil” in the North Sea are well and truly over.
Pioneering system from Scots firm lights way on dive safety
A company with roots in St Andrews University has developed an LED-based system for marking dive umbilicals for North Sea divers that has already been credited as making a significant contribution to their safety.
British engineer shot dead in Libya named
A British man who was shot dead in Libya has been named as energy worker Mark De Salis.
Caterers add oil contracts to successful Scottish mix
Specialist contract caterer BaxterStorey is pushing into the north-east oil and gas sector following a 55% increase in turnover in Scotland last year.
Munro’s Travel relishes record turnover
Oil and gas travel-management firm Munro's Travel reported a record financial year at a £70million turnover - a 34% increase on the previous year.
Two shot dead outside Eni’s plant in Libya
A Briton and a New Zealander were found dead outside an oil complex in western Libya, according to reports from the country.
Bullock to address offshore safety dinner
The co-chair of a key offshore safety body will be guest speaker at an event aimed at highlighting improvements in offshore workplaces later this month.
Energy regulator looks for new tariffs to rebuild trust in industry
Reforms to energy tariffs should help create a simpler and clearer market and help rebuild consumer trust, regulator Ofgem has said.
Safety chiefs reveal Dakota oil blast train was not up to new standards
Residents of a town evacuated after the latest oil train derailment in the USA have been allowed home - as safety chiefs warned the vehicle was not up to modern standards.
South Sudan peace talks due as battle continues for oil capital
Rebels in South Sudan took control of nearly all of a strategic city, even as the government and fighters agreed to hold talks for the first time.
Anger of Super Puma crash victim’s family over lack of prosecutions
The daughter of an oil worker killed in a North Sea helicopter crash says she is sickened there has been no criminal prosecution into the disaster which claimed 16 lives.
Residents face New Year evacuation after latest oil train explosion
Hundreds of residents of a North Dakota town face spending New Year in shelter after a series of massive explosions following an oil train derailment.
Battles continue over South Sudan oil fields as states unite against failed coup bid
Uganda’s president has warned South Sudan’s rebel boss that regional leaders will unite to “defeat” the former vice president accused of mounting a failed coup in the world’s newest country if he rejects a ceasefire offer.
Energy bosses to face questions over Christmas storm problems
MPs are to question the bosses of the UK’s energy network companies over the length of time it took to restore power to homes affected by storms over Christmas.
Call for Government to better promote oil and gas jobs to pupils
Pressure is building on Scottish ministers to do more to promote the oil and gas industry as a career choice within schools.
African pirates hell has stopped me working, says oil skipper
A north-east man who was kidnapped by Nigerian pirates has warned others of the dangers of working in the west African oil industry.
Wood Group ODL lands five-year contract with BP
Wood Group ODL has landed a five-year contract for document control and information management services to BP's North Sea business.
Aberdeen hotel shortage ‘will limit future oil and gas growth’, warns expert
A shortage of hotels that charge realistic prices threatens Aberdeen’s economic growth prospects, a travel specialist has warned.
Oil worker sets record after claiming gannet-eating crown
An oil rig worker has become Scotland’s latest world champion, at eating pickled baby gannets.
New diesel said to protect engines against frost
Shell says it has developed a new type of diesel which it claims can protect engines from frost and snow.
Oil and gas workers suffered ‘serious hardship’ after being put on secret blacklist
Offshore workers on a secret blacklist have suffered “serious hardship” as a result of them not being able to get new jobs, a union boss says.
West of Shetland rig sinks in South Korean harbour
A £775million drilling rig bound for waters west of Shetland has sunk in the South Korean shipyard where it is being built.