Rising production also accelerated recovery at Europe’s two biggest energy groups

Norwegian national and ex-chief of BG Group and Statoil to succeed Svanberg in January

Dudley urges university to ‘come to senses’ amid pressure to sell carbon holdings

Progress is swift, but universal access to electricity will take time

Expansion brings both jobs and questions for people living near mines

The vibrant city is modernising fast but feels stable and relaxed

Executives and diplomats believe country could dodge pitfalls — but questions remain

French oil major continues expansion into residential power market

How far and fast expansion into green power and infrastructure should go is fraught with risk

Anglo-Dutch energy group says resolution would tie it to ‘rigid and narrow’ approach

Small oil and gas plants are easier to integrate with renewable energy sources

Anglo-Dutch group sees little risk of being left with ‘stranded assets’

Gas and nuclear stations may have to make way for renewables as summer demand falls

Little progress has been made towards tapping potentially huge shale resources

Friends of the Earth to file lawsuit if oil group fails to commit to Paris agreement

Finnish group says shipbuilders need confidence to invest in cleaner technology

The 258-year-old register of shipping will focus on areas such as big data, cyber security and robotics

Allegations centre around kickbacks from the sale of an oilfield in Nigeria

Chief executive reiterates commitment to integrated business model

Activist investors set to challenge energy giant to shift away from fossil fuels

The battery-maker is in pole position to seize on opportunities not just in automotives but low-carbon energy systems in general

Study highlights uneconomic hydrocarbon schemes if Paris agreement implemented