Protesters leave North Sea oil platforms after more than 24 hours
Activists who spent the night on two North Sea oil platforms to campaign against leaving parts of the old rigs in the sea have ended their protest after more than 24 hours.
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Protesters climb onto North Sea oil platforms
Protesters have climbed onto two North Sea oil platforms to campaign against leaving parts of the old rigs in the sea.
Arts organisations reaffirm commitment to oil partnerships
A number of arts organisations will continue to receive support from oil giants, after the National Theatre split with Shell declaring fears of “catastrophic environmental collapse”.
Petrol prices fall in September despite Saudi Arabia oil refinery fires
UK petrol prices fell in September despite fears that refinery fires in Saudi Arabia would cause costs to soar.
Over half of UK drivers wait more than two months to fix car faults
More than half of British drivers wait more than two months before getting faults with their car fixed, a new survey has revealed.
Saudis show journalists scene of oil industry attacks
Saudi Arabia has taken journalists to the site of a missile and drone strike on the kingdom’s oil industry that shook global energy markets over the weekend.
Iran diplomat warns of ‘all-out war’ if country hit for Saudi oil attack
Iran’s foreign minister has warned that any attack on his country over a drone and missile strike on Saudi Arabia’s oil industry will result in “all-out war”, further increasing tensions across the Persian Gulf.
US backs Saudi Arabia’s ‘right to defend itself’, says Pompeo
Secretary of state Mike Pompeo has said the US backs Saudi Arabia’s “right to defend itself” after a weekend attack targeted the heart of its oil industry”
Iranian missiles and drones were used to attack oil sites, say Saudis
Saudi Arabia has claimed Iranian cruise missiles and drones were used to attack the kingdom’s oil industry, showing journalists the remains of the weapons but stopping short of directly accusing Tehran of launching the assault.
Iran warns of ‘immediate response’ to any US action over Saudi attack
Iran has warned the US that any action against it after an attack on Saudi oil installations will “immediately” be met with a response from Tehran, its state-run news agency has reported.
Saudi Arabia says oil production restored by 50% following attack
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister has said 50% of its daily crude oil production cut by a weekend attack has been restored.
Will prices at the pumps rise following the Saudi attack?
The tensions in the Gulf following the drone attacks on oil installations in Saudi Arabia have put pressure on prices.
FTSE slips as Saudi oil updates dry up
With little detail flowing out of Saudi Arabia after drone attacks on a refinery and oil field over the weekend, traders in London were noticeably nervous as they awaited further details.
Iranian weapons used in attack on oil installations, claims Saudi military
Initial investigations show Iranian weapons were used in the weekend attack on Saudi Arabian oil installations, a Saudi military spokesman has said.
Oil prices soar 20% as Saudi drone attack hits markets
The price of oil soared in early trading on Monday following the drone attach on Saudi Arabia’s Aramco facility over the weekend, with single day jumps not seen since Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in the 1990s.
Attacks on Saudi oil facilities ‘knocked out roughly half of supply’
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister has confirmed that drone attacks on its oil facilities knocked out about 50% of the country’s production.
Saudi Arabia’s oil minister says market must be balanced
Saudi Arabia’s new energy minister says producers “have to share responsibility” to balance the market.
Petrofac expects revenues to shrink amid ongoing fraud investigations
Oilfield firm Petrofac said it expected revenues to decline next year, as fraud investigations continue into its contract dealings in Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
BP holds second-quarter profits firm, but sees half-year results slip
BP has posted a drop in half-year profits, but delivered better-than-expected second-quarter earnings after higher production offset lower oil prices.
BP holds second-quarter profits firm, but sees half-year results slip
BP has posted a drop in half-year profits, but delivered better-than-expected second-quarter earnings after higher production offset lower oil prices.
BP holds second-quarter profits firm, but sees half-year results slip
BP has posted a drop in half-year profits, but delivered better-than-expected second-quarter earnings after higher production offset lower oil prices.
BP holds second-quarter profits firm, but sees half-year results slip
BP has posted a drop in half-year profits, but delivered better-than-expected second-quarter earnings after higher production offset lower oil prices.
BP holds second-quarter profits firm, but sees half-year results slip
BP has posted a drop in half-year profits, but delivered better-than-expected second-quarter earnings after higher production offset lower oil prices.
BP holds second-quarter profits firm, but sees half-year results slip
BP has posted a drop in half-year profits, but delivered better-than-expected second-quarter earnings after higher production offset lower oil prices.
BP holds second-quarter profits firm, but sees half-year results slip
BP has posted a drop in half-year profits, but delivered better-than-expected second-quarter earnings after higher production offset lower oil prices.
BP holds second-quarter profits firm, but sees half-year results slip
BP has posted a drop in half-year profits, but delivered better-than-expected second-quarter earnings after higher production offset lower oil prices.
BP holds second-quarter profits firm, but sees half-year results slip
BP has posted a drop in half-year profits, but delivered better-than-expected second-quarter earnings after higher production offset lower oil prices.
BP holds second-quarter profits firm, but sees half-year results slip
BP has posted a drop in half-year profits, but delivered better-than-expected second-quarter earnings after higher production offset lower oil prices.
BP holds second-quarter profits firm, but sees half-year results slip
BP has posted a drop in half-year profits, but delivered better-than-expected second-quarter earnings after higher production offset lower oil prices.
BP holds second-quarter profits firm, but sees half-year results slip
BP has posted a drop in half-year profits, but delivered better-than-expected second-quarter earnings after higher production offset lower oil prices.