Vestas name new chief executive after latest losses
Danish wind turbine maker Vestas Wind Systems is to replace its CEO after posting a worse-than-expected loss.
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Abedi named new Woburn chairman
International oil and gas explorer Woburn Energy has named Syed Abedi as its new chairman.
Infographic: Oil and Gas UK 2013 report in numbers
Industry body Oil and Gas UK has published its 2013 Economic report, which reveals investment into the North Sea industry is set to reach record levels this year.
Fukushima nuclear plant suffers worst radioactive water leak yet
The operator of Japan’s tsunami-crippled nuclear power plant has said that about 300 tons of highly radioactive water have leaked from one of the hundreds of storage tanks there - its worst leak yet from one of the vessels.
Updated: Police clash with anti-fracking protesters over Cuadrilla blockades
The company at the centre of anti-fracking protests in England has condemned 'illegal direct actions' after campaigners blockaded their headquarters.
Callister named Renewable Holdings COO
Wind farm developers Renewable Holdings has named Clive Callister as its new chief operating officer.
Energy bill savings for North customers after distribution scheme is retained
Homes and businesses in the north of Scotland are set to save around £50million a year on energy bills after the Government backed a scheme to help keep electricity distribution costs down.
AGR lands Norwegian Petroleum Directorate deal
Oil and gas service provider AGR landed a deal to provide a two-year frame agreement with Norway's petroleum directorate.
Maersk sees oil profits drop after exploration increase
Danish giant Maersk said the drop in its oil production had 'bottomed out' after seeing second quarter profits drop.
Axis appoints industry veteran Dranfield to head up board
Aberdeen-based Axis Well Technology says it has appointed an energy-industry veteran as chairman.
Oil and Gas UK extends award nominations deadline
Energy industry body Oil and Gas UK has extended its nominations deadline for this year's awards by a week.
Deepwater Horizon Coast Guard chief named head of US offshore protection body
One of the main US Coast Guard officials during the Deepwater Horizon disaster has been named as the head of the bureau responsible for monitoring oil and gas operations in the country.
Gibney joins Ophir Energy board
The former general counsel at Enterprise Oil is to join Africa-focused Ophir Energy as a director.
DOF picks up £81million North Sea and Brazil deals
DOF says it has landed a clutch of North Sea and Brazilian subsea contracts worth more than than £81million.
RGU lecturer joins Energy Institute council
A senior north-east lecturer has joined the Energy Institute’s council.
Clydesdale Bank nearly pushed us over edge, says Caledyne
Exclusive: North Sea engineering firm Caledyne has been pushed to the brink of liquidation after its bank pulled the plug on more than £1million worth of loans.
New offshore wind cost model ‘can strengthen UK energy leadership’
Exclusive: New windfarm planning software being developed by SeaEnergy and Robert Gordon University could significantly help the UK cement its role as a world leader in offshore wind energy.
Gallery: BP installs jackets for new Clair Ridge project
BP has taken a substantial step towards the launch of the second phase of its massive Clair Ridge project off Shetland after installing the platform jackets.
Watchdog wants probe into green subsidies on energy bills
The National Audit Office (NAO) is being urged to launch a full-scale investigation into whether households are being ripped-off by rising green levies on their energy bills.
Hounsome adds experience to Flexlife after appointment
Subsea pipe specialist Flexlife has appointed a new director.
Aberdeen Airport gearing up for Offshore Europe bonanza
Aberdeen International Airport (AIA) recorded its fourth consecutive month of passenger growth yesterday, but said the industry still faced challenges.
Scrabster reaping benefits of £20million revamp
Mainland Scotland's most northerly port is already reaping the benefits of the north's fast-growing energy sector following a £20million redevelopment.
Sudan extends pipe shutdown deadline in dispute with South Sudan
Sudan is to delay the cutoff for blocking oil flowing from neighbouring South Sudan following mediation efforts from the African Union.
Palacios named new Maple Energy chairman
Peru energy group Maple Energy has appointed Carlos Palacios Rey as its new non-executive chairman.
Norwegian oil boom thriller Pioneer to get ONS preview
A new thriller about the early days of the North Sea oil boom will kick off the ONS Norway festival later this month - ahead of its official premiere.