Texo promotes drones-whizz to new role
Energy service firm Texo Group has promoted one of its bosses to the operations director role at one of its divisions.
Threat of industrial action by Centrica workers increases after ballot result
The threat of industrial action by workers at gas giant Centrica has come a step closer in a row over jobs and pay.
California doomed to frequent blackout risk by battery shortage
As the threat of blackouts continues to plague California, officials are pointing to battery storage as a key to preventing future power shortfalls. But the Golden State is going to need a lot more batteries to weather the next climate-driven crisis—let alone to achieve its goal of a carbon-free grid.
OPEC+ urges members to keep to plan amid threats to oil recovery
OPEC+ emphasized the need to stick closely to its planned oil-production cuts to guard against the market recovery being undermined by a resurgence of the coronavirus.
Concerns raised as rare eagle found injured near wind turbine in Lewis
An animal welfare charity rescued a rare sea eagle found with a head injury near a wind farm on moorland in Lewis.
Miner BHP deepens plans to exit coal operations
BHP Group says it’s getting rid of thermal coal mines to help prepare for a lower-emissions future, yet the company’s still counting on fossil fuels to drive its business for another decade.
Iraq to sign memorandum with Chevron to explore for oil
Iraq plans to sign a memorandum of understanding with Chevron Corp. to explore for oil in the country’s southern province of Dhi Qar, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Turkey confronts EU with new energy survey off Cyprus
Turkey has dispatched a drilling ship to an area off the southwestern coast of Cyprus, in a move that could fuel territorial disputes with EU member states in the eastern Mediterranean.
Updated: Investigation into ‘potentially disastrous’ issue on BP platform under way
An investigation into a “potentially disastrous” issue on one of BP’s UK offshore platforms is under way.
Statkraft asks to expand wind farm in Moray
A developer has submitted plans to the Scottish Government to expand one of the largest wind farms in Moray.
BP rejects Greenpeace accusation of oil spill at North Sea platform
BP has rejected accusations made by Greenpeace that an oil spill occurred at the Andrew platform in the UK North Sea.
US approves oil, gas leasing plan for Alaska wildlife refuge
The Trump administration gave final approval on Monday for a contentious oil and gas leasing plan on the coastal plain of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, where critics worry about the industry's impact on polar bears, caribou and other wildlife.
Updated: Wood headcount down by 10,000 since start of year, stays in the black
Energy service firm Wood has reduced its headcount by around 10,000 since the start of 2020 due to divestments and its response to the Covid-19 pandemic and lower oil prices.
Greenpeace activists occupy Danish North Sea oil platform
Greenpeace said today that four environmental activists are occupying the Dan Bravo oil rig to demand an immediate ban on all further exploration in Denmark.
Cruachan power station to get £1m upgrade
Cruachan power station in Argyll is to undergo a £1 million upgrade.
Where is the bio-fuels lobby?
Last week Philip Dunne MP, Chairman of the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC), wrote to BEIS Secretary Alok Sharma requesting support for developing a Hydrogen Strategy.
Potential second chance for East Timor’s Greater Sunrise field
East Timor may have a second chance to see its Greater Sunrise field developed this decade as Australia’s Santos considers extending the life of the country’s Bayu-Undan project, which feeds the Darwin LNG export plant in northern Australia.
Woodside to take Cairn Sangomar stake from under Lukoil’s nose
Australian firm Woodside has moved to whisk the purchase of Cairn Energy’s 40% stake in the Sangomar project off Senegal out from under the nose of Russian firm Lukoil.
Oil companies wonder if it’s worth looking for oil anymore
A few dots near the bottom corner of the world map in the southern Atlantic, the Falkland Islands were once at the forefront of a new era for the oil industry as companies scoured the planet for resources.
Applications start for self-employed who need government help
Applications have opened for the second round of grants for the self-employed to help them through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Oil climbs ahead of OPEC+ review of easing production curbs
Oil edged higher ahead of an OPEC+ gathering this week to assess its supply deal as countries struggle to contain the virus that’s hurt economies and fuel demand globally.
Third phase of Mero development off Brazil sanctioned
Total and its partners have taken an investment decision for the third phase of the Mero project offshore Brazil.
Singing and sweets: Covid-19 career changes for former oil sector workers
Going to the supermarket has never been a favourite activity – and particularly during a pandemic.
Archer Knight in wind venture
Subsea market intelligence and consultancy firm Archer Knight, of Aberdeen, has diversified into offshore wind.
NorSea announces contract wins worth £2m for UK arm
Logistics firm NorSea has announced contract wins worth more than £2 million for its Aberdeen-based UK arm since the start of 2020.