Scottish energy secretary hits out at UK Government ‘lack of focus’ on just transition
Scottish Energy Secretary Neil Gray has responded to the UK Government’s North Sea and CCUS announcements.
Graham Stuart: Building on North Sea legacy is critical to UK’s energy future
UK energy minister Graham Stuart discusses the government's CCUS investment and its decision to back further North Sea licences
‘Defining milestone’: Acorn CCS partners hail Track 2 funding
The project partners of the Acorn CCS development, selected today for Track 2 of the UK Government’s £1bn funding competition, have hailed it as a “defining milestone”.
Sunak confirms support for ‘hundreds’ of new North Sea licences
The licences are expected to be issued in September.
Confirmed: Aberdeenshire’s Acorn CCS selected for funding by UK Government
Acorn and the Viking project in the Humber have been selected as part of a £1bn funding competition from the UK Government.
Aberdeenshire’s Acorn CCS finally poised for Track 2 funding announcement
"I’m delighted the Acorn project at St Fergus has been selected for development in Track 2” said Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid.
UK Government plans carbon capture support during ‘Energy Week’
Support for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is planned as part of the UK Government’s upcoming Energy Week.
Taqa lawsuit levels accusations at Viaro Energy chief
An $85 million dividend and a deal to sell a stake in aging North Sea oil wells for one dollar has landed Viaro Energy in a London lawsuit against Taqa (ADX: TAQA), Abu Dhabi’s biggest utility.
UK approves first large-scale lithium refinery
Green Lithium plan will create over 1,000 jobs in construction of facility, which will boost UK EV manufacturing.
Eni sees profits drop 64% in H1 results on lower oil and gas prices
Neptune Energy buyer Eni noted lower prices and an impact from UK windfall tax
‘Making safer bets’: Oil and gas firms own just 7% of global floating wind pipeline
Oil and gas firms own just 7% of global floating offshore wind projects in the pipeline, according to analysis.
Hot plays: Four upcoming UK North Sea exploration targets
We take a look at four North Sea exploration targets and hotspots from firms including NEO Energy, Shell, Harbour and Horizon Energy
Eastern Green Link 2: Hitachi wins work on major Scotland-England grid link
Japanese conglomerate Hitachi has won work on Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2); a major project to boost grid connection between Scotland and England.
Saipem mulls switch to biofuels for 7000 construction vessel
Testing has shown "positive results" but more work is needed.
Integrity HSE startup boosts first-year target to £1.2m
An energy safety consultancy has increased its targets just four months since launch amid a growth drive and a push into renewables.
Investigation continues six months after North Sea worker went missing
Investigations are continuing six months after worker Jason Thomas went missing from the Valaris 121 North Sea oil rig.
Oil, gas and wind must push government on electrification opportunity
Electrification of oil and gas platforms not only supports lower carbon emissions offshore, but it also has huge potential to deliver energy security through power back to the UK grid, writes Flotation Energy's Barry MacLeod.
Hydrasun launches new Teesside base
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services firm Hydrasun has opened a new 20,000 square-foot facility in Teeesside.
Offshore safety brought into focus by HSE findings – but simple steps can help save lives
After an Energy Voice report on HSE last month, Drager's Paul Davidson assesses some steps firms should take.
Acorn CCS: Industry leaders tell government to get a move on
Meanwhile First Minister Humza Yousaf called for an end to "dithering and delay" for Acorn CCS funding.
Big Bird unlocks North Sea exploration targets for Finder and Dana
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Former Aberdeen oil and gas worker turned entrepreneur on community mission
Ryan Coutts was made redundant from his role at an oil and gas firm.
BP Trial: Worker who fell from platform built safety barrier himself
BP is on trial for breaching safety rules after Sean Anderson, 43, fell 72ft (22m) through an open grating on its Unity platform in 2014.
Trojan Crates takes up refurbished industrial units in middle of Aberdeen
Trojan Crates has signed a five-year deal for one of seven properties on Crombie Place.
Shell explores sale of stake in renewables unit
The deliberations come as CEO Wael Sawan focuses the company’s investments on fossil fuels.