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Verus Petroleum toasts ‘transformational’ 2018 as profits increase six-fold
Verus Petroleum has toasted a “transformational year” as it saw profits increase six-fold in 2018.
Profits jump 20% as Alba powers up
International growth and a boost from the oil and gas market helped profits jump more than 20% in 2018 for an Aberdeenshire gas turbine company.
MSPs call on Scottish Parliament to end investment in fossil fuels
A group of MSPs have called on the Scottish Parliament to end its investment in fossil fuels.
A flying start for Texo Group
Texo Group, which formed in August 2018, has announced it is on target to exceed all of its budgeted expectations for its first year.
US energy department rebrands fossil fuels as ‘freedom gas’
The US Department of Energy has appeared to rebrand the country's natural gas as "molecules of freedom".
Former recruiter in bid to tackle ‘PR challenge’ for oil and gas
A recruiter, who was made redundant five times in the last downturn, has set up an event to help address the “PR” problems being faced by the oil and gas industry.
Production restored at three North Sea platforms following pipeline repairs
Production has been restored at three North Sea platforms which were shut down due to pipeline repairs.
Aberdeen Harbour welcomes longest ever vessel to visit in 900-year history
Aberdeen Harbour has welcomed the longest ever vessel to visit the port in its near 900-year history.
North Sea needs to address spending on ‘pseudo-dead facilities’, says Whalsay Energy chief
The head of Whalsay Energy has said the North Sea oil industry needs to address high spending on “pseudo-dead” facilities after they stop producing.
Lawyer tells industry to remember Brent Spar fallout for future decommissioning
A top lawyer has urged the oil industry to be mindful of the fallout from Shell’s Brent Spar project when considering decommissioning.
NFL team loses fight against BP for $20m damages over Deepwater Horizon oil spill
An American football team has lost a legal fight against BP for damages following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Total pays £750,000 to Jersey over dropped North Sea licence
Total has paid £750,000 to Jersey Oil and Gas over a North Sea licence it dropped in 2015.
Aberdeen-based Coretrax in merger with US firm
Aberdeen-headquartered oilfield services firm Coretrax has announced a merger with a company in the US.
International Trade Secretary opens energy exports roadshow ahead of Aberdeen conference
With just under one month to go until the Energy Exports Conference in Aberdeen on 18-19 June, International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox MP opened the Hub Energy Exports Tour in Glasgow on 24 May to share exporting opportunities with Scottish energy businesses.
Kellas Midstream wins £33m legal battle over major North Sea pipeline system
An Aberdeen-headquartered firm and its partners have been awarded £33million following a long-running legal battle over a major North Sea pipeline system.
EnQuest hails 25% boost to production thanks to North Sea operations
EnQuest has seen a 25% yearly boost to its oil and gas production thanks to strong performance from its North Sea operations.
Aramco starts fuel trading from UAE with ex-BP, Pemex hires
Saudi Aramco hired two Singapore-based traders and began dealing in fuel at the Middle East’s main bunkering port as the world’s biggest oil exporter expands further into the trading business.
Guyana investigating offshore oil leases controlled by Exxon, Tullow
Guyana’s anti-corruption agency is investigating how exploration rights were awarded in the world’s biggest new deepwater oil region, including those now controlled by Exxon Mobil Corp. and Tullow Oil Plc.
Leading psychologist to address behavioural risks in oil and gas sector
An Aberdeen predictive technology firm has appointed a leading psychologist to help address behavioural risks in the oil and gas sector.
North Sea drillers willing to strike over pay dispute
North Sea drillers have said they are willing to take strike action over a long-standing pay dispute.
Greenpeace shuts down BP headquarters on eve of AGM in Aberdeen
Greenpeace has shut down BP’s headquarters in London on the eve of its annual general meeting in Aberdeen.
Hope for Weatherford in face of Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Oilfield services giant Weatherford International has announced further backing from lenders for financial restructuring plans aimed at significantly reducing its colossal debt pile.
Money men: What does it take to make the rich list?
Think of an entrepreneur and it is likely a squillionaire comes to mind. The most recent Rich List highlights a number of those who have made their fortunes as entrepreneurs in the north of Scotland.
Iraq says Exxon Evacuation of staff is `unacceptable’
The evacuation of some Exxon Mobil Corp. workers is “unacceptable and unwarranted” because it has nothing to do with the security situation in southern Iraq, according the country’s energy minister.