Apache sale ‘likely’, NSTA not expected to force change of operator
The regulator is not expected to use its ultimate sanctioning powers here - even if licensing rules have been breached.
New business launched to address offshore maintenance ‘strain’
An offshore technical expert, with 25 years’ experience, has launched a new business in Aberdeen aimed at addressing “strain” in the industry's maintenance backlog.
IGas selected to deliver geothermal energy to UK hospital
IGas (AIM: IGAS), the onshore oil and gas firm, has been selected as preferred bidder to deliver geothermal energy to a UK hospital.
Petrofac confirms signing of $1.5bn EPC Algeria petrochemicals deal
Petrofac (LON: PFC) has confirmed the signing of a $1.5bn deal for a petrochemical complex in Algeria.
Who are the billionaire couple who now own Hurricane Energy?
Last year's record fuel prices catapulted them into Rich List territory.
Exclusive: Apache cuts dozens of Aberdeen jobs as workers slam ‘political decision’
Apache has suspended all North Sea drilling amid a "burdensome tax and regulatory regime", but workers say the firm is still making a "chunk of cash" from the region.
Windfall Tax price floor: What difference will it make to the North Sea?
While it’s not a panacea - and may never actually kick into force - the windfall tax price floor could help with financing the $5bn of North Sea projects awaiting FID.
Offshore Europe in the 90s: Unsettled times as Brown plans North Sea tax raid
In Part Three of our look through the history of the North Sea and Offshore Europe, this time through the 90s.
Oilfield’s electrification will remove emissions of 65,000 UK cars, says Ithaca Energy
Ithaca Energy is using electrification to cut emissions at Captain while also using plastic polymers to boost oil recovery.
Windfall tax to be dropped if oil and gas prices fall to ‘historically normal levels’
A welcomed move from industry, but projections show the price floor is unlikely to kick in before the tax is due to end in March 2028.
‘Exactly what Harbour Energy needs’: Talos deal would set merged firm up for growth
A deal makes sense for both Harbour and Talos Energy.
Aberdeen ETZ: New documents formally launch consultation process
Read the documents, delivered today to council planners, members and communities, in full here.
Why we’re backing the ‘Connected Competence’ initiative – Neptune Energy
If you work in the energy industry, you’ll know it has lots to offer. Some of the greatest benefits include the opportunity to learn new skills, to experience different cultures around the world and to broaden your horizons in general.
CVC investment in clean energy start-ups reaches record-high
At over $8billion, big company corporate venture capital investment (CVC) in clean energy start-ups ran at a record high last year.
Updated: Prax completes takeover of Hurricane Energy
Prax Group has announced the completion of its takeover of West of Shetland firm Hurricane Energy.
Podcast: ‘We will not hit our net zero targets,’ warns UK energy leader
There is a “groundswell” of energy industry opinion that the UK is going to miss its net zero emissions targets.
Helping young people achieve their potential
Supporting and mentoring young people is key to developing a talented and diverse workforce to drive the Energy Transition forward, now and into the future.
Flotation Energy looks to the next set of giant UK floating wind farms
Flotation talks up Cenos and Green Volt; its next towering North Sea floating wind projects, and how it intends to ensure UK ports are involved.
Mental health column: Struggles with working from home
Having worked in the hospitality industry for nearly 22 years now, one of the biggest things I have struggled with throughout the pandemic - and still on the odd occasion to this day - is working from home.
‘Is there a bigger growth opportunity for the UK?’: NSTA on £200bn North Sea investment target
Stuart Payne, CEO of the NSTA, talks North Sea investment, whether electrification will hit the emissions mark, and inspiration from Teddy Roosevelt.
Does the UK need more North Sea licensing? We ask the regulator
The question of whether the UK needs more oil and gas licensing in the North Sea is one which has been on the minds of industry and policymakers.
Norway Well-Slot: Discoveries in the North Sea and Norwegian Sea
As of 30 May, Westwood Global Energy reports that there is one appraisal and three exploration wells active on the NCS.
Energy policy is too important for over-eager advisers briefing Sunday newspapers
Energy in transition? The UK can’t get past posturing, writes Brian Wilson.
Boskalis hired to recover sunken Velesto rig off Malaysia
Boskalis has been hired to recover a sunken Velesto (KLSE: VELESTO) oil rig off Malaysia.
UK geothermal energy could unlock jobs in deprived areas, says MP’s report
Utilising geothermal energy could unlock jobs in some of the most deprived areas of the UK, according to a report by an MP.