More than half of energy sector workers back Brexit
A new poll has revealed 59.4% of energy sector workers would back leaving the European Union.
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Nestle to buy all energy from new Scottish windfarm
A new wind farm in Scotland is set to supply half the power needed for Nestle’s operations in the UK and Ireland, the company has announced.
Trac scores £20million Chevron deal
Trac Oil and Gashas won a contract with oil giant Chevron worth up to £20million.
2016: The year of mega mergers and take-overs
Recent weeks have seen a flurry of deals being done in the oil and gas sector around the world.
Petrofac’s net debt hits $1.1billion
Petrofac's pre-closing statement today revealed its net debt had hit $1.1billion.
IOG completes acquisition of North Sea’s Blythe discovery
Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) has completed its acquisition of the Southern North Sea's Blythe discovery.
Opinion: Vessel seizure highlights grim reality of Modern Slavery
Last week’s incident in Aberdeen Harbour where an offshore supply vessel was detained with 15 Indian nationals on-board, who had allegedly been unpaid for two months, has highlighted the relevance of the Modern Slavery Act in today’s offshore oil and gas industry.
Oil halts gain near $49 as markets await Brexit vote, stockpiles
Oil halted gains near $49 a barrel as markets awaited the U.K. referendum on staying in the European Union and weekly U.S. stockpile data.
Bilfinger Salamis UK wins North Sea deal with Maersk
Energy service company Bilfinger Salamis UK has secured a contract to provide inspection services to Maersk Oil on the North Sea.
Young Apprentices laid off during training as EES folds
A group of 16 young apprentices have been left unemployed due to the demise of an Aberdeen offshore fabrication company last month.
SOCAR and Petronas look to strengthen ties
SOCAR and Petronas look to strengthen ties, after company heads met to discuss their future.
Faroe Petroleum Norge gets go-ahead for new North Sea well
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate(NPD) has granted Faroe Petroleum Norge a drilling permit for a new North Sea well.
Opinion: Standing on the shoulders of giants
In the distant past of the year 1993, when I was but a wee scrap of a lad at eleven years old, I saw the future emblazoned in black and white print. An advert in the latest issue of 'Personal Computer World' shone out at me like a beacon, lighting the way to tomorrow - the Amstrad PenPad PDA600, a touchscreen PDA no bigger than a typical paperback book, with handwriting recognition, a stylus, and all sorts of glorious applications for storing data and keeping notes. I had to have it.
Marathon shares enjoy jump following Payrock acquisition
Marathon Oil saw its shares jump more than 3% following the announcement it had acquired PayRock Energy Holdings LLC for $888 million. Shares of Marathon Oil gained 3.2% to $13.58 premarket.
Tech Tuesday: Augmented Reality is an industry game-changer says Maersk Oil
From Google Glasses to ‘face-swapping’ apps, Augmented Reality (AR) is a concept we’re becoming increasingly familiar with.
Nostra Terra makes headway in Egypt
Nostra Terra today confirmed its subsidiary, Independent Resources Egypt (IRE), had been given the initial green light from Egyptian authorities.
Man dies, three injured after North Dakota well site fire
A man has died and three others were seriously injured after a flash fire an XTO-operated well site in North Dakota.
Gazprom and Shell assets swaps “certain” by end of year claims Medvedev
Gazprom could gain control over some of the assets Shell's recently acquired BG assets in a swap deal, a senior Gazprom executive said.
Enquest denies debt talks with OGA
Enquest was today forced to make a statement denying it was in debt talks with the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA).
Exclusive: City plea for 300 new civil service jobs to offset oil slump
The Scottish Government has been challenged to help Aberdeen through the offshore industry crisis – by bringing 300 new civil service jobs in the city.
Dong confirms end of stabilisation period, becomes biggest IPO
Dong Energy today confirmed the end of its stabilisation period.
Oil investment firm buys up coffee stake
Leni Gas Cuba has bought a 10% stake in the Cuba Mountain Coffee Company.
Oil advances for second day above $48 as dollar extends decline
Oil gained for a second day above $48 a barrel as the dollar retreated, boosting the appeal of commodities priced in the U.S. currency.
Putin said to weigh $11billion Rosneft sale to China and India
Vladimir Putin is considering selling part of Russia’s corporate crown jewels to China and India as the president struggles to meet spending commitments before his possible re-election bid in less than two years.
Lekoil refinances, secures more cash
Lekoil today confirmed it had successfully refinances and secured an additional $10million in funding.