Climate finance laws on the way for UK firms
Do you know how your company is going to reach net zero by 2050? If we are to achieve that aim, every single business is going to need to play its part.
Biden to announce US Ban on Russian oil
The Biden administration will impose a ban on US imports of Russian energy on Tuesday without the participation of its European allies, according to people familiar with the matter.
Watch: New North Sea licences ‘not a reasonable response’ to surging prices, MPs told
MPs have been told that offering new oil and gas licences in the UK North Sea “is not a reasonable response” to the price crisis being triggered by the invasion of Ukraine.
TotalEnergies traders aren’t buying Russian oil, CEO Says
TotalEnergies has instructed traders not to buy any oil from Russia as pressure grows to isolate the country from world energy markets.
Shell to withdraw from all involvement in Russian oil and gas
Shell has announced its intent to withdraw from all involvement in oil and gas from Russia, including trading of hydrocarbons and closing a range of service businesses.
Boris Johnson seeks to boost North Sea oil and gas production
Boris Johnson is preparing a new UK energy strategy, it is reported, which could involve more North Sea oil and gas production.
Shell Jaws exploration well in UK fails to make a catch
The Shell Jaws well in the North Sea has proved unsuccessful, partner Capricorn Energy has announced.
H2 Green appoints director to oversee hydrogen hubs at Inverness and Shoreham
A Scottish firm has appointed an engineering director to lead its efforts to build hydrogen hubs at Inverness and Shoreham.
IWD 2022: Energy sector must become ‘stand out employer’ for women
On one of the final days of last year's COP26 summit in Glasgow, countries throughout the world signed a declaration which stated that female leadership is not only crucial as a means to address social inequalities but to eliminate the threat of climate change.
Climate-washing risks on the road to ‘Net Zero’
Companies are increasingly taking positive action on climate change, including setting “Net Zero” targets.
Oil and gas companies supporting UK’s green revolution
The UK’s offshore energy industry is aware it has a major opportunity to drive a very positive future – both for the UK economy and its energy mix alike.
Recommitting to gender equality this International Women’s Day
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.
International SOS – How to improve male health
We live in an ‘always-on’ world, where professional status, consumerism and the pervasive reach of social media can push us to always want more. While we all face challenges, their effects are not equally felt.
Energy reality bites as Ukraine crisis unfolds
The madness in Ukraine has dramatically fast-forwarded issues that were already in the making. Soaring energy prices, over-reliance on imported gas, storage which is essential to facilitate the growth of renewables … the list goes on and on.
£10 million up for grabs as NZTC launches net zero tech competition
The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has launched a new competition, inviting firms around the world to apply for a share of a £10 million pot.
Matheson: Surging gas prices brings Scottish offshore wind imperative
Surging gas prices throws into “sharp relief” the need to ramp up Scottish offshore wind and hydrogen, the energy minister will say later.
ScotWind: Assurances sought over Russian sanctions
Crown Estate Scotland is seeking “formal assurances” that winners in the ScotWind auction adhere to sanctions being imposed on Russia.
VIDEO: Greenpeace confronts tanker of Russian gas diverted by UK workers
Greenpeace has released video of it confronting a tanker containing Russian gas which was turned away by UK dockworkers last week.
Boris Johnson wants ‘climate pass’ for gas industry to wean West off Russian supply
Boris Johnson wants a “climate change pass” for the gas industry to wean western countries off supplies from Russia.
Duguid and Buchan launch new oilfield equipment player RenQuip
A new equipment firm, which will “bridge the gap” between oil and gas and renewables, has been launched with the backing of a pair of Aberdeen serial entrepreneurs.
Energy Voice monthly supplement, March 2022
Energy Voice’s latest monthly supplement has been published with The Press & Journal.
EVOL podcast: Ukraine
There’s only one place to go in the global energy conversation this week and that’s the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
ADNOC dishes out $227 million enhanced recovery deal for Bab field
ADNOC onshore has handed out a contract worth $227 million deal for a “first-of-its kind” technology to be used at Abu Dhabi’s Bab field.
Oilfield tech firm Plexus to take £650K hit as it ‘suspends activities’ in Russia
Aberdeen-headquartered Plexus Holdings has announced it will “suspend activities” with its partner in Russia in light of the war in Ukraine.
Kwarteng: UK aims to ‘drive down’ amount of gas being taken from Russia
Even the “tiny fraction” of gas that the UK takes from Russia is “too much”, business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has said.