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Piper Alpha Survivor's 175ft Leap from Hell

Thirty-seven years after the Piper Alpha disaster, survivor Steve Rae recounts his desperate jump from the burning oil platform that claimed 167 lives in Britain's deadliest offshore tragedy.

Petrofac wins major Shell North Sea contract

Energy services giant Petrofac lands significant Shell contract for North Sea assets, safeguarding Scottish jobs and reinforcing Aberdeen's energy hub status amid industry transformation.

Petrofac collapse puts North Sea jobs at risk

UK oil services company Petrofac enters administration, threatening thousands of North Sea jobs and sending shockwaves through Britain's energy sector amid ongoing financial struggles.

US sanctions Russian oil giants, markets volatile

Washington escalates economic warfare with sweeping sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil, triggering oil price volatility and global supply chain concerns as China trade tensions intensify.

Trump's Russia Oil Sanctions: Will They Work?

The Trump administration's latest move to sanction Russian oil companies raises critical questions about effectiveness, global energy markets, and geopolitical strategy in a divided world.

NZ's Largest Strike: 300,000 Workers Walk Out

In an unprecedented display of unity, over 300,000 public sector workers across New Zealand have launched the country's largest-ever strike, demanding better pay and working conditions amid soaring inflation.

Petrobras abandons Amazon oil exploration plans

Brazil's state oil giant Petrobras has dramatically halted controversial drilling plans near the Amazon River mouth, marking a significant victory for environmental campaigners ahead of COP30 climate talks.

Broadway musicians and actors authorise strike action

New York's theatre district faces unprecedented disruption as Broadway musicians and actors overwhelmingly vote to authorise strike action in contract disputes, threatening to darken world-famous venues.

India denies Trump's Russian oil ban claims

Indian officials have directly contradicted Donald Trump's assertion that New Delhi agreed to stop purchasing Russian oil, creating fresh uncertainty about global energy markets and US-India relations.

Labour's North Sea oil plan sparks industry backlash

Keir Starmer faces mounting criticism over Labour's controversial North Sea oil and gas policy as industry leaders warn of economic devastation and Nigel Farage positions Reform UK as energy industry defenders.

Trump administration auctions Gulf of Mexico for oil drilling

Former President Donald Trump's administration is pushing forward with controversial plans to auction over 73 million acres for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, drawing immediate backlash from environmental groups and setting up a major politic

Italy general strike demands Gaza ceasefire

Rome and cities across Italy stand still in unprecedented national strike called by major unions protesting Israel's military actions in Gaza, with transport and schools disrupted nationwide.

France seizes Russian oil tanker in Channel sanctions raid

In a dramatic enforcement of EU sanctions, French officials have impounded the Boracay tanker carrying Russian oil products near Cherbourg. The vessel, linked to a sanctioned Russian oligarch, highlights Europe's tightening grip on Moscow's energy exports

Oil Prices Plummet in Worst Weekly Drop Since June

Global oil markets face significant turbulence as prices head for their steepest weekly decline since June, with OPEC+ production cuts failing to offset weakening demand and economic concerns.

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