RAF focusing air strikes on Syrian oil fields MPs told
The Royal Air Force has hit four targets since MPs approved military action over Syria a week ago, Chancellor George Osborne has told the Commons.
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RAF hits Syrian oil field targets
British Tornado jets hit seven targets in eastern Syrian oil fields in a mission described as landing a “very real blow” by Defence Secretary Michael Fallon.
Western Isles project win for Subsea 7
Subsea 7 has picked up a £186million contract to work on Dana Petroleum's near-billion-pound Western Isles development about 100 miles east of Shetland.
Cairn sells down stake in Indian energy firm
Scottish oil explorer Cairn Energy said yesterday it had raised more than £560million by selling a further 8% stake in Cairn India, which it previously owned.
Insatiable demand to fuel growth
Growth is driving China's insatiable demand for energy, leading to it becoming the world's second biggest consumer of energy.
SNP hit back on revenue claims
A forecast long-term downturn in oil and gas revenues is undermined by new investment off Shetland, a North-east MSP claimed yesterday.
Fairfield boss steps down after review
The chief executive of Aberdeen-based oil and gas company Fairfield Energy has resigned.
Sibir Energy suspends chief as investigation launched
Sibir Energy, the London-listed but 100% Russia-focused oil and gas operator, said yesterday it had suspended chief executive Henry Cameron.