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.
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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.
Lure of oil jobs boosts UAE in expats poll
The nation of expats - the United Arab Emirates - is becoming increasingly popular with Britons living abroad, according to a poll.
Nichol named latest Energising The Nation’s Future winner
BEL Valves project manager Stewart Nichol has scooped the latest monthly prise in Oil and Gas UK's monthly Energising the Nation's Future giveaway.
Amec sees profits drop despite strong North Sea performance
Engineering services group Amec saw sales and profits drop in the first half of the year, despite strong performance in its oil and gas operations.
Canadian oil train disaster firm to file for bankruptcy protection as clean-up costs mount
The company behind the runaway oil train which exploded and killed almost 50 people in a small Canadian town has filed for bankruptcy protection after coming under pressure to pay for the disaster clearup.
“Bigger than ever” Offshore Europe 2013 spawns energy festival
Aberdeen’s signature Offshore Europe event will be the biggest to date, including a council-led Energy Festival in the city centre, according to organisers.
Natural Power to open new Stirling offices in expansion drive
Renewable energy consultancy Natural Power is set for expansion after revealing plans to open a new office in Stirling later this year.
Super Puma flights resume from Aberdeen
The ten-month grounding of the North Sea EC225 helicopter fleet has officially come to an end with the first flight from Aberdeen today.