Trump’s lawyers knocked back over legal challenge
A judge has rejected a bid by Donald Trump to scrap a court date for his offshore wind battle so his lawyers could step into another legal challenge against the Scottish Government.
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Salmond calls for Grangemouth truce
Scotland’s First Minister has called for a “truce deal” so production can resume at the Grangemouth oil refinery while negotiations between union chiefs and the owners of the plant take place.
Treasury: Decom tax reliefs to drive £13billion North Sea investment
UK representatives of the oil and gas industry have received the first decommissioning tax reliefs from the Treasury.
Grangemouth owners accused of “blackmail”
The owners of the giant Grangemouth oil refinery have been accused of “cynical blackmail” after workers were told to accept new contracts or have the changes imposed on them.
Cameron urges British Gas customers to switch
British Gas customers should quit the firm and buy their gas and electricity elsewhere over newly announced price rises, Energy Secretary Ed Davey said today.
Salmon study to probe offshore projects
A new study is going to investigate the impact of offshore renewable energy devices on one of Scotland’s most iconic fish, the wild Atlantic salmon.
Report warns of UK power shortage and winter blackouts
Britain faces a higher risk of power shortages over the next five years as old generating plants begin to close, leading engineers have warned.
Trump lawyers look to court precedent in windfarm fight
Lawyers for Donald Trump could step in to oppose the Scottish Government in a landmark court case over a Shetland windfarm.
PM says Labour energy price freeze “a con”
David Cameron has accused Labour of delivering a “price con” to voters by promising to freeze energy prices for two years should the opposition win the next general election.
EIC appoints new chief executive
The Energy Industries Council (EIC) has appointed a new chief executive for its London office.
Statoil director takes ministerial seat
A member of Statoil board of directors has been appointed a minister to the Norwegian government.
Energy Graduate: Aiming high against the odds
There are no barriers stopping aspiring individuals from climbing up the career ladder in the energy sector, believes an industry manager.
Lucas to deny fracking demo charges
Green MP Caroline Lucas has said she will plead not guilty when she appears in court today charged with offences allegedly committed during anti-fracking protests.
New row ahead of Grangemouth talks
The two sides in a dispute at the Grangemouth oil refinery were embroiled in a row today ahead of fresh talks aimed at averting a strike over the treatment of a union convenor.
Petroleum experts to speak at new industry event
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) in Aberdeen is set to host a new seminar to highlight “new frontiers” in the field of inwell flow surveillance and control.
Another Greenpeace Briton denied bail
A second UK member of the Greenpeace crew arrested by the Russian authorities during a protest against drilling in the Arctic has been denied bail.
Windfarm maps are ‘inaccurate’, pressure group claims
An anti-windfarm group has slated turbine maps created by the Scottish Government’s environmental body branding them “worse than useless”.
Funding extends Sports for Schools Project lifeline
A project aiming to develop sporting activities among Aberdeen school children has secured funding for the next five years.
Greenpeace launches legal case against fracking
Greenpeace is planning legal challenges against fracking in a bid to halt plans for the controversial method of extracting gas from rock.
Petrobras boss voted most powerful woman in business
Petrobras' chief executive has been ranked the most powerful female executive in the world - for the second year running.
Maple Energy appoints new managers
Peru energy group Maple Energy announced new management appointments to its business and finance departments.
Subsea UK is rebranding its flagship event
The shop window for Britain’s £9billion subsea industry will now be known as Subsea Expo and will stretch to three days versus the prior two-day format.
Grangemouth refinery workers to strike
Workers at a giant oil refinery and petrochemical site are to strike in a row over a union convenor.
North Atlantic eyes NYSE listing after freezing sale talks
North Atlantic Drilling is to seek an independent listing on the New York Stock Exchange after putting talks over selling a majority stake in the firm on hold.
Tethys chairman stands down to spearhead cancer foundation
The head of Swedish oil firm Tethys has quit the company and sold his entire shareholding - in order to spearhead the fight against a rare form of cancer.