Seven hurt after dozens of explosions at Florida propane gas plant
Seven people have been hurt after a series of explosion at a propane plant in central Florida this morning.
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Magma eyes 20 new jobs and expansion overseas
Oil engineering consultancy Magma Products says is looking to set up an office in Houston in the wake of its recent expansion in Aberdeen.
Former RBG chief Dave Workman quits Stork
A leading figure in the Scottish oil industry has resigned from Stork Technical Services (RBG).
Relief well approved for Gulf of Mexico rig blaze site
Safety officials will today drill a relief well for the gas well which blew out and left an oil rig ablaze in the Gulf of Mexico for two days last week.
Former OPEC secretary general named new Gasol chairman
West African energy development group Gasol has appointed Rilwanu Lukman as its new chairman after existing chair Cornelia Meyer confirmed she would step down next month.
Bias: We want Mozambique to be centre of excellence like Aberdeen
EXCLUSIVE: Mozambique is urgently awaiting Aberdeen's help to grow its fledgling energy industry, the country's minister for minerals has told Energy Voice.
Opito appoints new director
Opito has appointed a new director to strengthen links with the oil and gas industry, schools and universities.
Fracking pioneer George Mitchell dies aged 94
George P Mitchell, the billionaire oilman, developer and philanthropist considered to be the father of the production technique known as fracking, has died at his home aged 94.
Colombian oil visit looks to strengthen UK ties
Links between the UK energy supply chain and the Colombian oil and gas industry have been boosted after a two-day fact-finding mission to the north-east by state oil company Ecopetrol.
Updated: Police arrest anti-fracking campaigners blockading Cuadrilla test site
Fourteen protesters were arrested as a blockade at a rural site earmarked for exploratory oil drilling by a fracking company was cleared.
Clear-up begins after fire extinguished on Gulf of Mexico rig blaze
New footage showing the aftermath of the two-day rig blaze in the Gulf of Mexico has been released.
Super Puma meetings will reveal ‘due diligence’ of helicopter safety checks
North Sea workers and their families will meet oil and gas safety leaders next week to discuss the return of the grounded EC225 helicopters.
Mozambique president urges Scots oil firms: “Help us make poverty history”
Scottish energy service firms can help make poverty history in Mozambique, the south-east African country's president said yesterday.
Burning Gulf of Mexico rig under control after gas contained
UPDATED: Gas from a blown out well which caused a rig in the Gulf of Mexico to burn and collapse has now been contained, according to safety officials.
Protesters begin campaign against exploration by fracking company
Protesters have pledged to mount a day-and-night campaign of resistance against a fracking company as it plans to start exploratory oil drilling in an English village.
Epsilon appoint Raleigh as new chief executive
Former Intera founder Michael Raleigh has been named as new chief executive of US onshore exploration firm Epsilon Energy.
Drilling rig partially collapses after Gulf of Mexico gas leak blaze
UPDATED: An out of control gas well off in the Gulf of Mexico is continuing to burn today after catching fire following a blowout
Ofgem launches £205million Argyll grid consultation
Energy regulator Ofgem has launched a funding consultation on a proposed £205million improvement of a grid in the western coast of Scotland.
Aberdeen prepares to welcome Mozambique conference
The president of Mozambique will fly his country’s flag at a two-day conference in Aberdeen this week.
Semaan stands down as Petrofac president
Petrofac president Maroun Semaan is to quit the company after more than a decade at the top of the international oil giant.
Spex bolsters top team with Halkerston appointment
Spex Group said yesterday it had strengthened its management team with a new director.
Scottish Government to launch oil revenues commission
Industry leaders have welcomed the increased focus on the North Sea oil and gas sector after the SNP administration announced plans for a commission to consider the sector if Scotland votes in favour of independence.
New MD for safety firm Falck
Survival training firm Falck Safety Services (FSS) has announced the appointment of Colin Leyden as managing director.
Magma open new £750,000 offices in Aberdeen
Oil and gas consultant Magma Products has invested more than £750,000 in a move to new 4,000 square-foot offices in Aberdeen.
Adviser calls for more green investment players
A business and financial adviser has called for more players to become involved in delivering green investment to boost Scotland’s economy.