Talisman to ban e-cigarettes from its North Sea platforms
Talisman is set to ban the use of e-cigarettes from its North Sea platforms after one overheated while it was charging. The company said the ban will take effect from Sunday.
Ukrainian experts find way out of energy crisis
In search of a way out of the energy crisis, Ukrainian experts claim to have found the solution - hydropower. The auxiliary resource has been successfully compensating the increasing energy demand triggered by the lack of power capacity and fuel in the past months. High liquidity and sustainability were identified as some of the major advantages of hydroelectric energy. “Prior to the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of the country and before the problems with energy supply, hydroelectric power stations produced electricity primarily during peak demand,” said the director general of Ukraine’s largest hydropower company, Ukrhydroenergo, Ihor Syrota.
Opinion: Ed Davey says ‘We’re determined to make the most of what is left’
As the North Sea enters the next phase of its life, we will make sure it continues to provide jobs and wealth throughout the UK. North Sea oil and gas can work alongside wind, solar, tidal and nuclear power to cut expensive foreign imports and help keep our lights on with British-produced energy. The broad shoulders of the United Kingdom is unlocking the power of Scotland to take its place as one of the world’s great energy hubs – generating energy and generating jobs.
Davey: Union needed to keep oil industry successful
The prosperity derived from North Sea oil and gas is due in no small measure to Scotland being part of the UK, argues Energy Secretary Ed Davey
Read Ed Davey’s full speech to the Royal Society on fracking here
It’s an honour to be here at the Royal Society today.