UK in decom spat with EU countries on plan for ‘Brent-light’ North Sea oilfield
The UK is facing opposition from several European nations for its support of Fairfield Energy's plan to leave the huge legs of the Dunlin oilfield in the North Sea.
Wood settles Amec Foster Wheeler lawsuit for $115m
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood (LON: WG) has settled a legacy lawsuit against one of its subsidiaries in a $115m payout.
Ithaca boss hints at Cambo contracts on the horizon
Ithaca Energy (LON: ITH) has hinted at contracts on the horizon for the Cambo oilfield, with “line of sight” to sanctioning the project next year.
Industry outrage as government mulls North Sea windfall tax increase to 35%
The UK Government is mulling an increase to the North Sea windfall tax to 35%, Energy Voice understands, in a move which executives said threatens billions of pounds of investment.
Exclusive: North Sea firm urges chancellor for ‘small fields’ windfall tax allowance
A North Sea firm has asked Jeremy Hunt to provide a “small fields allowance” in the windfall tax, reinstating legislation from George Osborne’s era in the Treasury.
‘It’s not about chasing the work, it’s keeping up with it’ says new OEUK decommissioning manager
There is so much work to be done over the next 10 years in decommissioning that executing it could be a bigger concern than the supply chain having to chase it.
Winning trophy design unveiled for Offshore Achievement Awards
The winning trophy design for the 2023 Offshore Achievement Awards has been unveiled.
Jeremy Cresswell: Strange times for humankind
As humankind drives relentlessly towards climate catastrophe, just a few days ago the International Energy Agency offered a crumb of comfort regarding CO2 emissions.
Full speaker line up unveiled for AREG Energy Futures conference 2022
The future of offshore renewables, Scotland’s hydrogen ambition, the changing supply chain, skills, and the transformation of the workforce will be amongst the major talking points at AREG’s inaugural Energy Futures Event next Conference and Exhibition next week.
Powering the energy transition
Blending technology and training to address energy sector changes. 3t Energy Group is harnessing the power of technology to transform training and learning competence management across the global energy sector.
Brian Wilson: Pump Storage Hydro finally being taken seriously
In all discussion about the drive for renewables and the need to wean ourselves off fossil fuels, one crucial word is heavily under-represented. That word is “storage’ and I have long found the lack of emphasis on it by policy makers a source of puzzlement.
Turnkey approach critical to elevate UK’s decommissioning success on international level
For the last 50-plus years, the UK’s energy industry has been dominated by oil and gas activity, but as our industry matures, it faces increasing opportunities in decommissioning.
Windfall tax is ‘biggest question mark’ over Cambo and Rosebank oil fields, says Ithaca
The looming threat of changes to the UK windfall tax is the “biggest question” hanging over development of the huge Cambo and Rosebank oilfields.
Failure on D&I could cut oil firms’ funding, warns North Sea’s top producer
Failing to meet diversity and inclusion (D&I) targets could see oil firms’ access to funding being cut, the North Sea’s largest producer has warned.
‘Very poor quality’ decommissioning plans for UK offshore wind
Over 3.5GW of global offshore wind capacity will reach the end of operational life by 2035 if no other action is taken.
Salamander JV wants floating wind project ‘in the water’ as early as 2028
“We’re hopeful we can get the seabed lease then put our foot down on delivering,” is the message from the triarchy behind the Salamander floating wind scheme off Peterhead.
Dick Winchester: Time to temper the ‘world leader’ claims
What brought that on? My anger with one of the latest “Scotland is now” claims. Issued by Scottish Development International as a Tweet it claims, and I quote: “From wind to wave and hydrogen to solar, Scotland is a global leader in renewable energy”. The associated video itself then goes on to claim that “Scotland’s a leader in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies”.
Exclusive: World’s worst greenhouse gas escapes from giant Scottish wind farm
Workers were forced to evacuate from a transformer platform in the giant £3billion Seagreen wind farm 27 miles off Scotland’s Angus coastline, following an escape of “the most potent greenhouse gas” in the world.
Offering a bird’s eye view for decom activity
Global energy consultancy Xodus has added ornithological services to its specialist decommissioning offering.
Spotted? Workers catch glimpse of North Sea rig being broken up in Turkey
Workers appear to have caught a glimpse of a North Sea oil rig being broken up at a yard in Turkey.
North Sea firms warn chancellor over ‘disastrous’ windfall tax threat
North Sea oil firms have sent a letter to chancellor Jeremy Hunt, calling the UK one of the most “fiscally unstable” places to do business in the world as another windfall tax threat looms.
Damen and Ulstein prepare for mega-turbines market
Dutch group Damen Shipyards is developing a new class of vessel that will be capable of supporting the next big development in offshore wind; the large-scale roll-out of large floating offshore wind turbines.
Scottish players positioning for long-term potential in Japan offshore wind market
Several Scottish companies, including SSE, Xodus, and Flotation Energy, are laying the groundwork to play a key role in developing Japan’s nascent offshore wind market.
New presenter of Countdown Colin Murray to host Aberdeen’s Power of Energy Charity Gala
TV and radio presenter Colin Murray has been unveiled as the host of a new charity gala event for people living and working in the north-east.
TAQA in decommissioning push as North Sea assets enter final decade
“In the early 2030s we will have probably removed all of the assets we have operating at the moment,” says David Wilson, decommissioning and projects director at TAQA (ADX: TAQA).