oil and gas

Creating an oil and gas sector that puts the environment first

The oil and gas sector may not seem like it has the planet’s best interests at heart. However, Repsol CEO Josu Jon Imaz is proving that businesses can adopt environmental principles without damaging their bottom line

An oil tanker off the coast of Hordaland, Norway. Oil and gas form the backbone of the Norwegian economy, with petroleum exports accounting for 17 percent of GDP

Norway threatened by GDP decline

The Scandinavian country’s economic forecast has remained largely optimistic for decades, but analysts fear its success may be about to come to an end

Wintershall DEA is already thought to be eyeing a stock market listing for some point next year, with a valuation of between €15bn and €20bn being touted

Merger creates the world’s biggest private energy company

The multibillion-euro merger will make the newly formed Wintershall DEA Europe’s largest independent oil and gas group, with production expected to grow by up to eight percent in the coming years

Russia has pulled out of its $50bn planned gas pipeline project. President Putin blamed the decision to halt the project on Europe's resistance to the pipeline

Russia scraps European pipeline

Moscow is abandoning its planned $50bn South Stream gas pipeline project due to EU opposition

The oil and gas industry opens its doors to women

Traditionally seen as one of the most macho industries, the oil and gas sector is starting to feel the burden of being left behind the curve in terms of gender diversity and broad, modern career appeal

Awards Supplement 2024

The European CEO awards 2024 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors.