Profits surge at RockRose Energy in six months before Marathon takeover
RockRose Energy saw a 449% boost in earnings for the first six months of the year – before completing its takeover of Marathon Oil’s UK assets.
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HSE warning after vessel collides with North Sea platform
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety notice after a support vessel collided with an offshore platform in the North Sea.
Taqa moves to oust RockRose Energy as operator of North Sea hub
RockRose Energy faces being ousted as operator of a North Sea hub as it is today re-admitted to the Stock Exchange.
RockRose completes acquisition of Marathon Oil’s UK business
RockRose Energy has completed its acquisition of Marathon Oil’s UK business.
Marathon fined £1.16m for North Sea platform blast
Marathon Oil UK has been fined more than £1 million for safety failures after a pipe ruptured and leaked more than two tonnes of high pressure, high temperature methane gas on a North Sea platform four years ago.
Marathon Oil profits plunge by half
Houston's Marathon Oil reported a $174 million net profit for the first quarter that fell about 50 percent from the first three months of 2018.
‘Marathon effort’ as energy workers raise £6k for charity
Two charities have been handed more than £6,000 following a year-long fundraising campaign by energy workers.
Former Marathon Oil boss joins Cairn Energy board
A former vice president of Marathon Oil has joined the board of Scottish firm Cairn Energy.
Marathon employees’ expertise the main attraction for RockRose
RockRose Energy has hailed the “expertise” of workers at the UK North Sea business it is acquiring from Marathon Oil.
Updated: RockRose clinches Marathon Oil UK acquisition
RockRose Energy has struck a deal to buy Marathon Oil's UK business.
Updated: Marathon Oil back in the black despite non-US production drop
Houston-based Marathon Oil was back in the black last year despite a decline in non-US production.
Spirit and Taqa lose legal fight over £68m North Sea pension deficit
Spirit Energy and Taqa have lost a legal battle with Marathon Oil over a £68million deficit in a North Sea pension scheme.
Ophir board brings in Marathon Oil director
Ophir Energy has appointed a director of US firm Marathon Oil.
Photo campaign marks end of production on Brae Bravo
The end of production on a North Sea platform has been marked with a photo campaign after 30 years of operations.
Report: Marathon Oil looks to North Sea exit
Marathon Oil is seeking an exit from the North Sea, according to a news report from Reuters.
Heerema wins Brae Bravo decom deal
Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) has announced the award of a decommissioning contract for the Brae Bravo platform, operated by Marathon Oil.
Marathon warned after East Brae ‘lifting incident’
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) handed an improvement notice to Marathon Oil after a "lifting incident" on the East Brae platform led to an injury.
Science to lift the lid on effect of North Sea decommissioning
No one knows what consequences the removal of North Sea infrastructure will have on marine life, a decommissioning project director has said.
Denmark kicks out big oil and gas firms
35 of the world’s biggest oil and gas firms were given their walking papers yesterday as the Danish pension, PKA, exerted its influence.
NSRI appoints new research director
Tony Laing has been announced as new director of research and market acceleration for the National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI).
Marathon Oil transfers Brae Alpha workers amid union claims that some ‘downed tools’
US firm Marathon Oil has confirmed plans to transfer a number of workers from one of its North Sea platforms due to a lack of fresh water.
Marathon exits Libya with $450m sale to Total
US firm Marathon Oil has completed the sale of its Libyan subsidiary to Total for $450million.
Marathon Oil reports small loss as shale focus intensifies
Houston-based Marathon Oil posted a small $28 million loss for the fourth quarter relative to its much larger $1.4 billion loss for the final three months of 2016.
Marathon Oil set to launch tax appeal after taking £80m hit
North Sea operator Marathon Oil is planning another appeal after a UK tax tribunal ruling left it with a £80million-plus hit to cashflow.