Greenpeace rig row Britons denied bail over piracy charges
Two British detainees arrested by Russian authorities during a Greenpeace protest at an Arctic Sea oil plaftorm have appeared in court in the city of Murmansk.
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Last chance: Schools’ Energy A-Z Competition
Young students - here's your chance to win an iPad and demonstrate your knowledge of the energy industry.
‘Green agenda’ will drive up energy bills further, warns SSE chief
The chief executive of the energy company putting up its prices by up to 10% has said the rise would be “helpful” if it focused the nation on its spending priorities.
BP trial: Oil spill was 1.7m barrels less than US claims, expert tells court
The amount of oil spilled by the Macondo well in 2010 was more than 1.7million barrels less than the total claimed by US authorities, a leading industry expert has said.
North-east charities learn business with Marathon Oil
Five North-east charities have been given a boost through a scheme from a US oil major.
EMEC names new commercial director on eve of energy conference
Orkney's marine energy testing facility has named its new commercial director - as it gears up for an international renewable energy conference next week.
New course to help offshore workers deal with suicide and hostage threats
Offshore staff are to receive training in dealing with suicide threats, hostage situations and protesters.
Scots oil fund under question after warning on plans
An independent Scotland would face a “challenging” financial position, making it “likely” cash would need to be used to support public services and reduce debt rather than being invested in an oil fund, Holyrood ministers have been warned.
NPD names new director for Barents and Norwegian seas
Norway's Petroleum Directorate has named Ingrid Sølvberg as its new director for the Norwegian and Barents Sea.
Autumn energy price rise begins as SSE ups charges by 8.2%
Energy giant SSE is increasing gas and electricity prices by an average of 8.2%, the first of the major suppliers to announce a rise this autumn.
Strawbridge: Energy industry faces a Scrapheap Challenge
The energy industry needs to find simple solutions to provide power while reducing the impact on environment, engineer-turned-TV personality Dick Strawbridge has warned.
Greenpeace head’s ‘human bail’ offer as Russians consider drugs charges for activists
The head of Greenpeace has offered himself as human bail to Russian president Vladimir Putin in exchange for 30 environmental activists detained after trying to board a Gazprom oil platform.
Top entrepreneur award for Proserv boss
Proserv chief executive David Lamont has won a top UK entrepreneur's award - just months after winning the Scottish version of the title.
Grangemouth operator accused of seeking confrontation over union row
The operator of the Grangemouth oil refinery has been accused of refusing to attend conciliation talks aimed at resolving the dispute which has led to a work to rule at the site.
Rennie to head Intertek environmental team
Aberdeen-based testing laboratory Intertek has appointed Jill Rennie to head up its new environmental consultancy team.
Wood Group to launch $1bn turbine joint venture with Siemens
Energy services giant Wood Group is to launch a new joint venture with Siemens as it looks to capture the gas turbine market.
Fukushima workers exposed to radioactive water after pipe leak
The operator of Japan’s crippled nuclear power plant says six workers have been exposed to highly radioactive water that poured out of a treatment unit when they removed a pipe.
Closing Scottish police control rooms could put North Sea lives at risk, warns council chief
A council leader has argued that a reduction in the number of police control rooms in Scotland could compromise North Sea safety.
Staffing provider Orion enjoys profits surge after expansion
Highland-based Orion Group has announced a surge in profits after expanding into Iraq and India.
BP trial: Oil firm’s methods for counting oil spill were too low, court hears
Expert witnesses at the trial over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico disaster have cast doubt on BP claims over the speed at which the blown-out Macondo well eroded.
Statoil senior VP to lead DNO
Independent Norwegian oil firm Det Norske Oljeselskap (DNO) has appointed current Statoil senior vice president as its chief executive.
Greenpeace film-maker’s family fly to Russia as bail hearings begin
The family of a Briton held in Russia on piracy charges have travelled to London to lobby for his safe release.
Scots software firm snapped up by Bluefin
Scots software provider SeeByte has been snapped up by US underwater vehicle provider Bluefin Robotics for an undisclosed fee.
Former Scotland skipper Jason White adjusting to new life in oil industry
Since hanging up his rugby boots in December 2012, former Scotland captain Jason White has had no such worries as he has balanced not one, not two, but three roles since retiring.
BP Trial: Gulf of Mexico spill was like 16 Exxon Valdez disasters, court told
The equivalent of 16 Exxon Valdez tankers spilled into the Gulf of Mexico as a result of the Deepwater Horizon disaster, a court heard today.