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Russia's Rosneft has overtaken ExxonMobil to become the world's biggest oil company after sealing the TNK-BP deal.

Iraq will spend $130bn on developing the country's upstream sector, while Libya's output has also risen as a result of local and inward investment.

Fourth quarter results for 2012 showed a mixed bag from the likes of BP, ExxonMobil, Shell and Chevron

Despite Baghdad's opposition, Genel Energy continues Kurdish oil exports, while BP may have approval for exploration takeover.

Details of the siege at the In Amenas gas facility are still being investigated after 37 overseas employees, including senior execs were killed.

Deepwater Horizon operator pleads guilty and pays the price for its part in the Gulf disaster

BP building largest commercial research computer

BP to sell package to Taqa

Rail is the new pipeline to help the Western states keep up with the US oil production boom

BP has agreed a settlement with the US Department of Justice over the Deepwater Horizon disaster.

BP defied the analysts with strong Q3 results as most of the other oil majors see poor performance.

Russian deal for TNK-BP may be Rosneft's last major bid.

BP is set to dispose of its PTA operations to its Malaysian plant owner.

BP is working with a number of universities to examine the evolution of one of Brazil's most valuable geological areas.

The largest Paralympic Games ever held delivers triumph of impaired elite sport and inspires a generation.

BP is continuing towards its $38bn asset sales target with the latest disposal of Gulf fields.

Oil majors show drop in Q2 profits with BP the hardest hit, while its asset sale continues with the Carson Refinery.

BP provides a range of biofuels, including the highest-ever octane for the London 2012 Olympics.

Downstream business struggles as BP finds trading hard going while ExxonMobil has the opposite experience.

Ford increased awareness of its new 'bespoke' lubes standard for its EcoBoost engine.

A new centre to enhance Russian Oil industry sustainability and efficiency has been approved.

BP has agreed a multi-billion dollar out of court settlement for claims relating to the Deepwater Horizon disaster.

BP's Cherry Point refinery, one of the largest West Coast refineries, will remain idle until April after a fire

BP delivered a strong finish to 2011 and is set to sell Global LPG bottling assets and US natural gas processing operations in Kansas.

BP and CNOOC are set to collaborate on South China sea drilling.

IEA lowers short-term estimates but China still on target to lead world oil consumption.

BP joint venture gives China supplier its first bunker fuel sale.

Airline maintenance staff and auto technicians are the latest beneficiaries of training programmes by lubes producers.

UK-Russian conglomerate set to boost oilfield and export infrastructure from Yamal region.

BP is set to divest its Natural Gas Liquids operations to a Canadian operator

The proposed sale of Pan American Energy to Bridas falls through and BP looks no further.

Boeing's new 787 took to the skies on its first commercial flight with BP lubricants on board.

BP is extending its asset sales targets after announcing strong Q3 figures

CNOOC's purchase of Pan American Energy may fold for political reasons.

BP commits to largest North Sea investment along with key partners to keep oil flowing.

BP says it won't negotiate on Rumaila Field contracts and is shy on Macondo legal deal.

BP is to take complete ownership of joint venture ethanol operation Tropical BioEnergia.

Cash-rich United Energy Group is on the lookout for potential purchases worldwide.

The joint Russian-UK company has applied to buy a stake in Lotos.

The British Government has pledged to make significant investments in Indian commerce, helped by recent BP purchase approval.

BP's profits continue to rise as the company recovers from last year's Gulf spill.

Puma Energy launches Zambia division.

BP World Energy Review shows energy consumption rebounding with China overtaking the US as the world's largest consumer.

China surpasses US oil consumption; the world reaches 'grid parity'; recession dogs world economies while the virtual world beckons for lubes marketeers.

BP sells its UK inshore operation to UK based Perenco.

BP's Rosneft deal fails after the companies and AAR are unable to strike a deal over TNK-BP.

Q1 results from Shell and Exxon show a good start to 2011 as does BP and it's Russian subsidiary TNK-BP

A positive report on oil contamination of fish countered by oyster communities in the gulf

BP is facing more turbulent waters with a stormy AGM in London and a touch-and-go deal in Russia.

BP is hoping to sell a number of UK onshore and offshore oil and gas fields.

BP is looking for a buyer for it's historic Duckhams and Veedol brands.

BP's latest figures showed a loss as a result of the Gulf oil spill, but has re-started dividend payments to shareholders.

BP is set to offload its Pakistan upstream operations to United Energy Group.

BP is to sell five of its African marketing businesses, while Chevron sells marketing and aviation in the Caribbean and Central America.

BP has placed assets in Gulf royalties to support the new Deepwater Horizon Trust as one Senator believes an end to the drilling moratorium may be in sight.

Shell have topped the global finished lubes market for the fourth consecutive year according to Kline.

BP releases own investigation and finds a number of factors caused the Gulf of Mexico explosion and oil spill

BP appears to have sealed the Macondo oil well in the Gulf of Mexico, but the distaster has cost the company it's CEO, Bob Hayward.

BP appears to have successfully capped the leaking Horizon Deepwater well, although the move is temporary until relief wells can be completed.

A federal judge has overturned US the US President's moratorium on offshore drilling, while BP's costs exceed $2.3bn

The Deepwater Horizon tragedy continues to dominate the industry. But what are the long-term implications for the industry and society as a whole?

BP are seeking new options to stem the flow of oil from the Gulf of Mexico seabed after the Deepwater Horizon explosion last month.

The major oil producers have reported a strong start to 2010 with significant improvements in Q1 earnings

Transocean/BP's Deepwater Horizon explodes leaving a massive effort to rescue the US coastline from major pollution

A potential multi-million dollar legal loophole appears to have been closed on false patent claims

Aramco expands its Yanbu refinery; Shell and BP consolidate in Africa; Chevron contracts but expands in Sri Lanka; better news for Fuchs; Ford sells Volvo to China; Renault-Nissan join forces with Daimler; and Afton buys Polartech.

US base oil and Opec production falls; BP find strength in depth; Libya has a new oil minister and China talks to Uganda.

A fascinating review of the European auto industry, BP's World Energy Review, Pike on biofuels and US nano policies are just a sample of the reports available this month.

This month, BP appoint a new Chairman and sells its Greek fuels business; Fuchs go hunting for new acquisitions; Total suffer in the Middle East; and Taiwan CPC consider a new lubricants plant.