‘Many’ North Sea operators reconsidering 2023 investment due to windfall tax
The head of the BRINDEX trade group has hit out at the "manifestly unfair" levy, which he said will hurt the supply chain in the UK.
Windfall tax: Top producer Harbour Energy to shun North Sea licensing round
Harbour Energy (LON: HBR), the largest producer in the North Sea, will shun the ongoing licensing round in the UK due to the windfall tax.
New Shell CEO was ‘strong supporter’ of UK investment while Upstream chief, says North Sea boss
Simon Roddy of Shell says incoming CEO Wael Sawan has already given support to new North Sea projects like Penguins, Pierce and Jackdaw.
Shell eyes Clair South and West of Shetland potential with BP
The UK Upstream boss at Shell talks West of Shetland potential, investment and finding the right portfolio fit.
‘He got hit over the head with a pipe’: Qatar offshore attack survivor’s family tell of ‘complete shock’ after murder
Mr Begley’s father Dennis, 64, said: “They all work together. There’s been no animosity between any of them. This seems to be completely random."
North Sea players plan ‘Hydrogen Highway’ from Scotland to Rotterdam
A consortium of North Sea companies have launched a new initiative to create a “Hydrogen Highway” from Scotland to Rotterdam.
Wintershall DEA moves forward with £670m Dvalin North, a year after discovery
Wintershall DEA is to press ahead with development of Dvalin North, the largest discovery in Norway in 2021.
Trunks, turbines and Aberdeen: Winning picture unveiled for AREG renewables calendar
The winner of a competition to take the best picture representing energy transition has taken pride of place at the front of a new calendar.
Former Awilco CEO launching UK heavy lift business to tackle offshore wind ‘bottleneck’
A UK-based heavy lift business is being launched by the former CEO of Aberdeen-based Awilco Drilling.
Ping Petroleum presses ahead with ‘pioneering’ Avalon oilfield in UK North Sea
Ping Petroleum is pressing ahead with plans to develop the Avalon field in the UK North Sea, hailed by bosses as a “pioneering scheme” to slash production emissions from oil and gas.
‘Please clarify’: Regulator questions Equinor over £8bn Rosebank oilfield emissions
Equinor has been pushed for answers on the emissions profile of its £8bn Rosebank project planned for the West of Shetland.
Integrity ISS on course to hit £3m turnover as demand grows for services in UK markets on and offshore
Following a successful management buyout of the majority share capital interest in the business, it's been nothing but hard work, determination and resilience to get Integrity ISS to where it is today.
Wind and power seek to clean up act on dangerous greenhouse gas SF6
Annual emissions of the super-destructive greenhouse gas sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) equate to the annual carbon dioxide CO2 emissions of a staggering 100million cars.
Renewables growth turbocharged by energy crisis: IEA
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said that global renewable capacity is expected to grow much quicker than previously forecast following the energy crisis.
TotalEnergies takes $3.7bn hit over stake in Russia’s Novatek
French oil giant TotalEnergies (XPAR: TTE) will take a $3.7bn impairment in its Q4 results as it writes down its stake in Russian gas producer Novatek and withdraws directors.
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn plays down oil and gas rift with Sturgeon
Stephen Flynn is just over a day into the job but has already been forced to play down claims of splits within the SNP’s Westminster group.
Stars of offshore industry honoured at OEUK awards
Winners of the Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) 2022 Awards were unveiled before a bumper crowd at P&J Live in Aberdeen last night.
Mental Health Column: Spend your time wisely, it’s a finite resource.
As we come to the end of another year, it seems 2022 has been one that has gone full speed, with so many people sharing it’s as if the year has been condensed.
SSE Renewables shows where next for offshore wind
The need for clean, sustainable and affordable energy is more pressing than ever, with offshore wind at the heart of Scotland’s emergence as a renewable energy powerhouse.
The wind industry’s three spectres…
Driven by society’s need to tackle climate change, renewable energy-based power generation is growing exponentially worldwide and especially in Europe where wind power alone now accounts for around 16% of capacity.
Oil firms seek windfall tax price floor in meeting with Jeremy Hunt
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is due to hold a meeting on Friday on the windfall tax, Energy Voice understands, with oil and gas executives seeking a price floor to the levy.
Aviemore engineering firm completes biggest project to date in contract package worth £7.2 million
McGowan Environmental Engineering, of Aviemore, has carried out its biggest project to date, at Moy wind farm, 10 miles south of Inverness.
UK approves first coal mine in 30 years
Levelling-Up Secretary Michael Gove has provoked anger from environmental campaigners by approving a new coal mine in the UK.
Protestors threaten to target OEUK awards in Aberdeen
Protestors have threatened to disrupt an OEUK industry awards event in Aberdeen this evening.
The future is looking bright if we continue to collaborate and innovate
As we approach the festive season and the end of an eventful 2022, it’s not only a time to reflect on our successes and learnings but an opportunity to look to the future.