Energy Voice has delved into its archives from this year to bring you some of the top stories for 2016.
In June the industry was given a boost with the announcement of 500 North Sea jobs.
In an exclusive interview with Energy Voice, BP revealed it had fresh employment opportunities.
Meanwhile, the Oil & Gas UK conference revealed Halliburton had spent £15,000 on renting pot plants.
An offshore supply vessel was detained at Aberdeen Harbour with 15 Indian nationals on board who had been unpaid.
And finally, Ineos made an unsuccessful bid to buy ConocoPhillips North Sea arm of their business.