Updated: Brent dropped below $70 for first time in months
Brent crude dropped below $70 per barrel for the first time since April today as waivers took the sting out of Washington's latest sanctions on Iran.
Federal judge blocks Keystone XL pipeline
A federal judge in Montana has blocked the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline after finding the Trump administration had failed to conduct necessary environmental reviews.
Mintra Group acquires Atlas Knowledge for £11m
Aberdeen based Atlas Knowledge has been acquired by global firm Mintra Group for about £10.7 million.
SSE and NPower merger to be delayed into 2019
The proposed merger between utility giants SSE and NPower is to be delayed into the middle of 2019, according to SSE's chief executive.
How Toshiba lost $806m buying into US LNG boom
Buy high, sell low and guarantee a loss. It’s not exactly what Toshiba Corp. planned when it dipped its toes in liquefied natural gas trading.
Oil teeters near record losing streak after entering bear market
Oil’s set for its longest stretch of declines on record after entering a bear market, with investors awaiting a weekend meeting of OPEC and its allies to discuss output strategy.
Taqa ‘nears completion’ of North Sea life extension plans
Taqa revealed plans to extend the life of its northern North Sea assets are “nearing completion” as it reported its financial results.
Happy staff will always be the best employees
It’s well known among those who keep hens that happy “chooks” lay more eggs.
North Sea player Tailwind completes EOG UK acquisition
Tailwind Energy has wrapped up the acquisition of the UK business of Houston-headquartered oil and gas firm EOG Resources.
JBS adds international clout
Peterhead-based energy service firm JBS Group is building on its recent purple patch with two senior appointments.
Wood burners are barking up wrong tree
The “ash-for-cash” scandal in Northern Ireland has tended to be seen through the prism of politics which is not surprising since it has already brought Stormont to an 18-month halt and still threatens the position of leading political figures.
Big oil tells big tech: Trust us, being arrogant will backfire
One of the biggest oil bosses in the world has a message for hotshot young tech stars: trust me, being arrogant won’t pay off.
BOOM: Towers blown up at Scotland’s last coal power station
Coal towers at Longannet, Scotland's last coal-fired power station, have been demolished on behalf of ScottishPower.
UK oil industry to debate role in energy transition over breakfast
Senior oil and gas industry figures will lead a discussion about the sector's role in the transition to a low carbon economy at two events.
Petrotechnics makes trio of appointments for Middle East and US
Aberdeen-based Petrotechnics has made a trio of appointments to oversee growth in the US and Middle East.
Norway to investigate blaze on West Phoenix rig
Norway's offshore safety body is investigating a fire which broke out on the West Phoenix drilling rig on Monday.
AREG: Showcasing our centre of excellence
With more than four decades’ experience in offshore energy exploration and production, the north-east of Scotland is widely recognised as the global hub for innovation in energy.
Decommissioning hub in Lerwick with trusted logistics provider
Dales Voe has been named as the preferred location for the UK’s first ultra deep-water port and has an approved planning application to increase the decommissioning capabilities on site, opening up a unique opportunity for North Sea operators in the region.
PIM changing the face of North Sea equipment inspection
An Aberdeenshire based firm of integrity management experts, PIM, has developed PIM Optimum, a smart integrity management solution, which according to PIM’s managing director, Steven Plant, will change the face of recording inspection information in the North Sea.
Ardent’s new design is a boon for decom
Ardent, the premier marine salvage, emergency response and decommissioning contractor, has completed the design of an external buoyancy system called Archimedes, to recover jackets.
R2S: Decommissioning learning curve
Perhaps it’s the overtly political nature of it, the multiplicity of stakeholders, the need for problem-solving or the sheer finality of it, but offshore decommissioning has been an area of interest to me since I first joined Return To Scene in 2013.
Denholm Engineering: Success is in striking a balance
Diversification. It’s a word we have frequently heard in the oil industry, especially in the past few years, but what does diversification look and feel like in practice for a business like ours?
Cable car plan is not pie in the sky
Visitors to Barcelona, Santorini and Madeira all flock to take in the views over the city by cable car.
Minister to work with contractors over bypass delay
Scotland’s transport secretary has held crunch talks with AWPR bosses over the ongoing delays to the opening of the £745 million development.