British skydiver with connections to oil industry dies during jump in Thailand
An experienced British skydiver, thought to have worked in the oil and gas industry, has died while taking part in a jump in Thailand.
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Petronas looking for E&P partners to deal with CO2 troubled block
Malaysian national oil company Petronas is looking for partners to help deal with "large scale" proven gas discoveries off Borneo, which contain higher than normal levels of Carbon Dioxide (CO2).
Iraq starts expansion of Southern Halfaya oil field, aiming to double output capacity
Iraq has started the third and final phase of the southern Halfaya oil field expansion.
OMV books Odfjell rig for HPHT job
Offshore drilling firm Odfjell Drilling has signed a contract with Austrian oil company OMV for the Deepsea Bergen to drill a well next year.
Unite claims Ineos is being ‘reckless’ over pay talks
Unite the union claims petrochemical giant Ineos is being "reckless" over pay talks for workers at its plants in Grangemouth.
Duke’s eco friendly taxi cab to go on display after two decades of Royal service
The Duke of Edinburgh’s eco-friendly taxi will go on display after almost two decades of royal service.
Iraq’s Taq Taq reserves downgraded, Genel expects $181m impairment charge
Genel Energy expects to record an impairment charge of $181million on its books for 2016 after reserves were downgraded at the Taq Taq field in Iraq.
Oranto bets big on on war ravaged Sudan
Nigeria’s Oranto Petroleum International Ltd. plans to bet half a billion dollars that Africa’s newest nation can end a three-year civil war and create the conditions to revive its oil industry.
Promoted: Singapore Airlines takes off in Houston
It’s been a busy six months for leading carrier Singapore Airlines after it launched a new non-stop route from Manchester-Houston, announced a Flybe partnership to target the North West and Scottish market, and introduced the latest A350 fleet offering an enhanced passenger experience.
Opinion: North Sea trends might be hard to predict but health should be a certainty
Whilst predicting any trends in the current international climate seems to be a difficult task, there are some certainties; healthier staff are more productive, with less sickness absence and improved safety performance.
3 things countries need to do today for an energy-secure future
Five years ago, during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, we asked executives of the world’s largest energy companies, policy-makers and thought leaders from across the energy value chain: to what extent do you expect global energy systems to change over the next 10 years? An overwhelming 90% expressed the belief that significant change would occur around the world, and nearly one-third predicted a radical shift in the way energy is sourced, transformed and consumed.
Tethys Petroleum cancels UK listing, blames cost of dual trading
Canadian-British oil and gas company Tethys Petroleum has applied to cancel its listing in the UK marketplace.
Alberta eases oil and gas slump pain with more alcohol
The energy-rich Canadian province of Alberta is looking to ease the financial pain of the worst oil and gas slump in decades - with more booze.
Opinion: Energy companies are scapegoating environmental policies for their own gain
SSE have become the latest energy provider to raise prices for domestic customers, their announcement of a 14.9% hike in electricity bills coming less than a week after E.On’s own 8.8% rise to dual-fuel bills. Their news now means that all but one member — British Gas — of the Big Six have raised prices for the spring, yet aside from all requiring their customers to pay more for energy, they have something else in common.
Operator ‘steams’ into North Sea frontier areas with pioneering spirit
A relatively newcomer to the North Sea is steaming ahead with plans to revolutionise the recovery of heavy oil from the North Sea.
Step Change in Safety releases ‘suite of safety tools’
Step Change in Safety (SCiS) has released a report designed to enchance safety, standardise common practices and saves time and money to the wider UK oil and gas industry.
Solo Oil buoyant after entering helium market
Solo Oil has taken a stake in Norwegian gas explorer Helium One with a view to capitilising on a "potentially world-scale" resource.
Bahamas Petroleum Company plc gets extra time as it awaits farm-out
Bahamas Petroleum Company has been give another years leeway on starting activity in the region.
Law firm welcomes discussion on North Sea tax relief
The publication of a UK Treasury paper designed to provoke discussion on North Sea tax relief has been welcomed.
Ellon based NECE wins first contract of year in Kazakhstan
Ellon-based integrity monitoring specialist North East Corrosion Engineer (NECE) has won its first contract of the year in Kazakhstan.
Shell boss Ben van Beurden handed 54% pay hike
The boss of oil giant Royal Dutch Shell (LON: RDSB) was handed a 54% hike in his pay package last year to £7.5 million despite sliding profits.
Chancellor delivers hope for North Sea
The Chancellor to the Exchequer has delivered hope for late life North Sea assets and the firms who will be tasked with their decommissioning, according to an industry expert.
Young professionals impress OAA judges
Three young professionals have secured a place on the shortlist for the 2017 Offshore Achievement Awards (OAAs), following a rigorous interview process.
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Kodal Minerals hails West African Lithium finds
Mineral exploration and production company Kodal has identified "very strong" deposits of Lithium, a crucial ingredient in battery manufacturing.