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North Sea Oil Crisis: Thousands Face Job Axe

Exclusive investigation reveals how sweeping new medical assessments could decimate Britain's offshore workforce, threatening energy security and livelihoods across Scotland's oil heartlands.

Drone Attack Hits Bulgaria's Burgas Oil Refinery

A major drone strike has targeted Bulgaria's largest oil refinery in Burgas, causing significant damage and raising fears of escalating Russian aggression in Eastern Europe. The sophisticated attack has prompted urgent NATO security reviews.

Saudi Arabia's £1.5T Line Megacity Faces Major Scale-Back

Saudi Arabia's revolutionary 100-mile linear city 'The Line' faces significant downsizing as falling oil prices force Riyadh to reconsider its ambitious £1.5 trillion NEOM project, with construction reportedly paused and plans dramatically scaled back.

OPEC pauses oil output hikes as prices surge

Global oil markets face turbulence as OPEC+ unexpectedly pauses planned output increases, sending prices soaring while UK manufacturing activity contracts sharply.

Shell profits hit £5.1bn despite energy market pressures

Energy giant Shell reports third-quarter profits of $6.2 billion, defying expectations despite lower gas prices and refining margins. Discover how trading operations and LNG performance drove these impressive results.

Trump-Xi Trade Deal Fuels Oil Surge & Market Rally

Global markets surge as Trump and Xi announce landmark trade agreement, sending oil prices skyrocketing while Shell posts staggering £7.4 billion quarterly profit amid energy sector boom.

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.

Trump Sanctions Hit Russian Oil & Gas Markets

New US sanctions targeting Russia's oil and gas sector under President Trump are creating shockwaves through global energy markets, with analysts warning of potential price surges and supply chain disruptions.

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.

Extreme Weather Sends UK Food Prices Soaring

Britain's grocery bills are skyrocketing as extreme weather devastates global crops. From tomatoes to tea, discover which everyday items are seeing the sharpest price hikes and why experts warn this is just the beginning.

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.

Weekly food shop prices hit record high in UK

British households face unprecedented pressure as grocery prices surge 15.7% annually, with essentials like milk, butter and cheese seeing the sharpest increases. New data reveals the ongoing cost-of-living crisis is far from over.

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