Oil & Gas industry10 Jan 2026Trump seeks $100bn for Venezuela oil, but Exxon boss says country 'uninvestable'Oil executives expressed caution, with one executive saying Venezuela had seized their assets twice. 10 Jan 20269 Jan 2026US seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries' sanctions list and is "suspected of carrying embargoed oil", US officials say. 9 Jan 20267 Jan 2026US seizes two 'shadow fleet' tankers linked to Venezuelan oilThe ships were boarded by US forces in predawn operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea.7 Jan 20267 Jan 2026US will control Venezuela oil sales 'indefinitely', official says Officials say sales were expected to start with 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil and the revenue would be controlled by the US government.7 Jan 20267 Jan 2026US forces attempt to board oil tanker after pursuit across AtlanticUS officials say that American forces plan to seize the Russian-flagged ship, which is accused of breaking sanctions.7 Jan 20264 Jan 2026Engineers working to restore gas to 4,600 homesMalborough is first in line for reconnection, with vulnerable customers taking priority.4 Jan 202625 Dec 2025Thousands of jobs set to be saved at oil and gas firmA deal to take part of energy services firm Petrofac, which employs 2,000 people in Aberdeen, out of administration has been agreed.25 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Campaign launched to combat North Sea suicide crisisThe oil and gas industry and mental health experts are looking to tackle high levels of suicide among offshore workers.19 Dec 202517 Dec 2025What are the 'ghost ships' Venezuela is using to evade oil sanctions?A tanker seized by the US is believed to be part of a "ghost fleet" used by Venezuela to evade oil sanctions. 17 Dec 2025...
