Statoil appoints new MD to its UK business
A new managing director has taken over the helm of Statoil's UK operations after its former boss departed from the company after just less than a year in the role.
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Carbon capture seen competitive with offshore wind in UK
The U.K. could build facilities to capture and bury carbon pollution under the sea at a similar price to offshore wind farms and nuclear plants, a government adviser will say Monday, setting out options for tackling climate change.
Six-point plan unveiled for delivering CCS in the UK
A six point plan has been unveiled for delivering Carbon Capture and Storage in the UK.
Environment Secretary demands swift UK action on Paris Climate Change deal
The UK Government should ratify the Paris climate change deal without delay, Scotland’s Environment Secretary has insisted.
UK ‘to miss renewable energy targets’
The UK is set to miss targets for sourcing energy from renewables by the end of the decade, MPs have warned.
Traders Delight as UK gas goes wild on Centrica’s rough halt
This summer’s halt of the UK’s largest natural gas storage facility is roiling Europe’s natural gas markets -- and traders couldn’t be happier.
Sellafield poses no safety risk to site staff or public, Minister insists
Sellafield nuclear site is not a danger to the public, the Government has insisted after a whistleblower warned of a string of safety concerns.
Infographic: Which countries have been hardest hit by low oil price?
This infographic gives an insight into which countries across the globe have been impacted by the lower oil price.
Centrica extends contract with Qatar for LNG
Centrica has extended a contract to buy gas from Qatar until 2023.
ITF says hope growing of pay deal for Indian nationals on offshore vessel
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) said around $180,000 has been paid to some of the Indian nationals working on two vessels in the North Sea.
Subsea 7 begins consultation on North Sea jobs
Subsea 7 has started formal one-to-one consultations with hundreds of staff in Aberdeen.
Subsea 7 still looking for new lease opportunities….almost a year after moving staff
Subsea 7 said it is still reviewing its lease opportunities almost a year after it beginning downsizing its staff and closing its West Campus building.
NADL says it could take up to 18 months for rig rates to improve
North Atlantic Drilling Limited (NADL) has said it could take up to 18 months after the ‘bottom of the cycle’ for rig rates to improve.
US, UK and other nations warn over rising Libyan tensions
The US and a host of other companies have expressed concern over reported rising tensions in Libya which could harm the country's energy infrastructure.
E.On’s UK sales tumble as customers move to smaller rivals
Energy giant E.ON has become the latest Big Six provider to suffer amid competition from smaller rivals after falling customer numbers sent sales in its UK residential arm tumbling 19%.
Ministers accused of ‘failure of leadership’ on North Sea decommissioning
A lack of leadership by the Scottish Government could see the country lose out on billions of pounds of decommissioning work in the North Sea, with union leaders claiming it does not fit the SNP’s “political narrative” to invest in the area.
Centrica in consultation with UK onshore staff over job losses
Centrica has begun a consultation with staff over onshore jobs in its UK operations.
Greg Clark: Putting oil and gas at the heart of UK’s industrial strategy
The UK’s new energy secretary pledged to put the North Sea oil and gas sector “at the heart of the UK’s industrial strategy” as he ruled out intervening in an ongoing industrial dispute.
Government defends ‘careful consideration’ of Hinkley nuclear deal with China
The Government has insisted it is right to take time to make a final decision on the Hinkley Point nuclear power plant despite Chinese warnings that Britain’s relationship with Beijing is at a “critical historical juncture”.
Statoil submits plans to UK and Norwegian Government for new North Sea development
Statoil and its partners have submitted the plan for development and operation (PDO) and a field development plan (FDP) for the Utgard gas and condensate discovery in the North Sea to Norwegian and UK authorities.
Energy ministerial posts unveiled for new UK Government department
The newly created Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has unveiled its full portfolio of ministerial responsibilities.
UK steel industry welcomes EU move on anti-dumping measures
The UK steel industry has welcomed a move by the European Union to impose anti-dumping measures on a steel product from China and Russia.
Labour leader candidate Owen Smith urges Hinkley go-ahead
A candidate in the Labour Party leadership bid has claimed the UK could face power outages in the future if the Hinkley Point project is not approved.
Technip wins Repsol Sinopec Resources North Sea contract
Technip said it has won a contract with Repsol Sinopec Resources UK for wrk on its North Sea subsea infrastructure.
Protesters storm headquarters of Oil and Gas UK
Dozens of climate change protesters stormed the headquarters of Oil and Gas UK yesterday.