Up to 50,000 litres of diesel fuel spilled from Transocean Winner rig
Tens of thousands of litres of diesel fuel are believed to have spilled into the ocean from an oil rig that ran aground on the Western Isles.
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Transocean rig salvage operation could “cost millions”
The cost of removing a stranded 17,000 tonne rig off the Western Isles could cost millions of pounds, according to a salvage expert.
Green group fears leaky Transocean rig could hit tourism and fishing industries
The oil rig grounded off the Western Isles has developed a leak, leading to fears of a serious oil spill.
Two fuel tanks breached on Transocean oil rig
Fuel tanks on the grounded drilling rig on Lewis have been breached, releasing an unknown amount of diesel oil into the sea.
Vantage points around stricken Transocean rig placed in lockdown
Vantage points surrounding the stricken rig which so dramatically ran aground off Lewis have been placed “in lockdown”.
Storm threatens Transocean rig salvage
Fierce weather forecast for tomorrow threatens to hamper the salvage of an oil rig grounded in the Western Isles.
Team being prepared to board stranded Transocean rig
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said final preparations are being made to put a small team of salvors on board the grounded Transcoean Winner off the Isle of Lewis.
Video: Pollution alert as huge Transocean oil rig runs aground
Experts were on pollution watch last night after a huge oil rig ran aground in stormy weather off the Western Isles.
MSP accuses UK Gov of “ignoring every warning” after Transocean oil rig incident
The UK Government has been accused of "ignoring every warning" received in recent years regarding cuts to the number of Emergency Rowing Vessels (ERVs) in Scotland following the grounding of a Transocean oil rig earlier today.
Updated: Transocean drilling rig runs aground after Western Isles storm
A drilling rig has run aground after a severe storm severed its towline.
Transocean posts unexpected profit thanks to more cost cuts
Transocean Ltd. surprised analysts by slashing its way to profitability in the second quarter as the world’s largest owner of offshore rigs tries to keep up with dwindling drilling demand from explorers.
Transocean to acquire shares, vessels in takeover of subsidiary
Transocean said it has agreed to acquire all of the outstanding common units of Transocean Partners in a share-for-unit merger transaction.
Lansdowne raises funds as it reports £15million loss
Lansdowne Oil and Gas posted a loss of £15million for the year to the end of December - including an impairment charge of £14.95 million.
Lansdowne seeks to raise essential funds through shares issue
Lansdowne Oil and Gas has called a meeting of shareholders giving them the opportunity to vote on the company's proposals to raise "essential" funds by issuing 350 million shares, devaluing the company in the process.
SeaEnergy has breathing space to keep going
Troubled north-east energy service firm SeaEnergy can keep going at least another few weeks after striking a deal with a preferred bidder for its Return to Scene (R2S) subsidiary.
Providence Resources suspends shares after Transocean settlement
Transocean will receive a payout from Providence Resources estimated to be worth around $7million after a Court of Appeal ruling.
Deepwater Horizon: tragedy, devastation and a bitter lesson learned
A federal judge in New Orleans has granted final approval to an estimated $20 billion (£14billion) settlement over the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Transocean, Schlumberger see oil industry recovery delayed
Leaders of the world’s largest suppliers of offshore drilling rigs and the services that go with them see the oil market recovery taking even longer than expected last year.
Transocean hit with safety notice from PSA
Norway's safety body the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) has found a number of non-conformities on Transocean rig's emergency preparedness systems.
Transocean delays jackup delivery until 2020
Transocean today confirmed it would delay the delivery of five jackup until 2020.
Seadrill stock rises on speculation of bailout
Offshore drilling firm Seadrill rose the most in more than seven years as investors covered short bets after the company’s main owner, billionaire John Fredriksen, freed up $510 million in cash, fueling speculation of a bailout.
Transocean to cut 230 jobs in Norway
Transocean said it expects to reduce its headcount by up to 230 employees due to dwindling work.
Norwegian police drop Transocean tax fraud appeal
Norwegian police have dropped a planned appeal in a decade-long tax fraud case against drilling firm Transocean.
Det Norske gets PSA approval for Transocean drilling facility
Det Norske has received consent from the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) to use the Transocean Winner mobile drilling facility for drilling and completion of the Volund field.
Shell terminates Polar Pioneer contract
Shell has terminated its contract for the harsh environment semisubmersible Polar Pioneer.