Aberdeen Journals editor-in-chief to deliver Oil & Gas UK Awards keynote
Aberdeen Journals' editor-in-chief Damian Bates is to deliver the keynote speech at this year's Oil & Gas UK Awards.
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International energy dispute centre opens in Scotland
A centre for resolving international energy disputes has been launched by the First Minister.
Curin joins Lamprell as CFO
Middle East rig makers Lamprell have confirmed the appointment of Joanne Curin as the company's new chief financial officer.
Hydrasun adds new international duo
Energy solutions specialists Hydrasun have hired two new sales managers as they look to drive international sales.
BP trial: We were trying not to make Deepwater Horizon situation worse, says boss
A BP executive who led the company’s efforts to halt the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill claims his decisions were guided by the principle the company should not do anything that could make the crisis even worse.
Cyberhawk swoops to land Marchant
Cyberhawk Innovations, which specialises in remotely operated aerial vehicles (ROAVs) used by the oil and gas industry, has appointed former SSE chief executive Ian Marchant as a non-executive director.
Subsea 7 crew’s Africa pop video becomes internet hit
The crew of a Subsea 7 vessel off the coast of Equatorial Guinea have become an internet sensation thanks to their homemade music video.
Engineer tells Macondo trial BP scrapped scheme to block leaking oil well
BP has been ordered to pay out $111million to the claims administrator handling the compensation from the Macondo disaster.
Jellyfish force shutdown of giant nuclear reactor
Officials at a one of the world's largest nuclear reactor are preparing to switch it back on - after being forced to shut it down by jellyfish.
How oil rigs ‘walk’ to their next location
It's not just oil workers that walk to work - onshore rigs can too.
Tariff freeze plans would risk thousands of jobs, warns Scottish Power chief
The head of energy giant Scottish Power has warned that a pledge by Labour to freeze tariffs could jeopardise billions of pounds-worth of investment and thousands of jobs.
New leak at Fukushima as radioactive storm water drains into ground
The crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant has suffered another leak after four tonnes of radioactive water escaped while being transferred between tanks.
Hunt is on for energy success as Offshore Achievement Awards open
An annual search for the best performing individuals and companies in the energy industry gets under way today.
BP ‘lied about amount’ of oil spilled from Macondo disaster well, court told
BP will return to court this evening as the second phase of the trial spawned by the 2010 Gulf of Mexico disaster gets under way, with a focus on the company’s response to the deadly disaster.
Grangemouth operator warns plant faces 2017 closure as it looks for government cash
The owner of a Scots refinery has asked the Scottish and UK governments for grants and loan guarantees of £150 million to build a new gas terminal - or see the plant close in the next four years.
Russia insists Greenpeace rig protesters posed ‘real threat’
Russian authorities have described Greenpeace activists jailed at the weekend for piracy as a 'real threat' - after the environmental group insisted it would appeal their detention.
Anti-fracking protesters begin Balcombe withdrawal
Anti-fracking protesters have begun a slow withdrawal from their camp outside an exploratory oil drilling plant in West Sussex.
Scott exits Victoria Oil and Gas post after seven months
Victoria Oil and Gas chief executive John Scott is to step down from the role, just seven months after taking over the Africa and Russia-focused explorer.
Energy Ball 2013: Final countdown to this year’s prestigious event
Heading to the Energy Ball this weekend? Look back at last year's event in our video below as an appetiser for next week's event at the Aberdeen Exhibition And Conference Centre.
Infographic: Growth of windfarm sites across north Scotland since 2008
See how many new windfarm sites have been applied for or built on our graphic showing the changes since 2008 below.
£4million bill for taxpayers as police wind up anti-fracking protest operation
Police said they are winding up their operation overseeing anti-fracking protests in West Sussex as the final cost to taxpayers is expected to hit around £4 million.
Sonar completes Norwegian ROV survey package
Sonar Equipment Services has delivered its first multi-sensor remotely operated vehicle (ROV) survey package for its Norwegian operations, the company announced today.
Lifeboat sets new free-fall world record
A Norwegian lifeboat maker has broken a 14-year record for free-fall after dropping its craft into the water from 66.8m
Fukushima operator looks to restart world’s largest nuclear power station
The operator of the crisis-ridden Fukushima nuclear plant has applied to restart another nuclear facility in western Japan - despite clear-up works still being carried out at the damaged plant.
Murphy named new Northern chairman
Former Venture Production chief operating officer Jon Murphy has been named chairman of exploration firm Northern Petroleum.