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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.

Woman's miracle survival after house explosion

Holly Clarke cheats death after her home in rural NSW suddenly explodes, suffering severe burns but managing to crawl to safety in a remarkable tale of survival against the odds.

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.

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.

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.

Italian police officers killed in house explosion

Two Italian police officers have died and multiple others injured after a catastrophic explosion ripped through a property during an eviction operation in a quiet residential neighbourhood near Naples.

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.

Deadly Tennessee Plant Explosion: Multiple Fatalities

A massive explosion at a manufacturing facility in Bucksnort, Tennessee has left multiple people dead and several others critically injured in what authorities are calling a major industrial disaster.

Major explosion at Tennessee military explosives plant

A devastating explosion has torn through a military explosives manufacturing plant in Tennessee, triggering massive emergency response and raising serious safety concerns about the facility's operations.

Major explosion at Tennessee industrial plant

A major explosion at a Tennessee industrial facility near Bucksnort has triggered a massive emergency response, with authorities investigating the cause and assessing potential environmental impact.

Tennessee Bomb Factory Explosion: Multiple Injuries Reported

A massive explosion at a Tennessee bomb manufacturing facility has left multiple workers injured and triggered a major emergency response. The blast at Accurate Energetic Systems sent shockwaves through the local community, with debris scattered across a

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

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