Chancellor unveils govt’s green technology scheme with swipe at Joe Biden
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled the first step of the Government's response to the US' multibillion-dollar investment in green technology with a swipe at Joe Biden.
Aberdeen KPMG boss Martin Findlay’s glass is half full after 31-year career
Martin Findlay’s glass is half full.
Cnooc’s earnings soar on energy crisis, oil price windfall
Cnooc reported record annual profits as China’s biggest offshore oil and gas driller reaped the benefit of last year’s surge in energy prices.
Academics urge Sunak to end approvals for new oil and gas projects
Hundreds of academics have sent a letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urging him to end approvals for all new oil and gas developments.
Wood boss Ken Gilmartin champions UK North Sea expertise
The UK North Sea remains a key part of the business of global engineering and consultancy services giant Wood, its boss said on Tuesday.
Norwegian oil firm Noreco to change name
Norwegian Energy Company, or Noreco for short, has announced plans to change its company name.
TotalEnergies spuds West of Shetland ‘well to watch’
French supermajor TotalEnergies (LON: TTE) has begun drilling a hotly anticipated exploration well West of Shetland.
National Trust ‘seriously concerned’ after oil spill washes up on wildlife haven
Oil from the Poole Harbour pipeline leak has washed up on the shores of Brownsea Island - a wildlife haven and protected site of special scientific interest.
Oil firm starts shutdown in Kurdistan amid Iraq-Turkey dispute
One of the biggest oil producers in Iraqi Kurdistan has started to lower production as a dispute between the region’s government and Baghdad drags on.
10 North Sea fields nearing govt approval found over 30 years ago on average
But OEUK's Ross Dornan is warning that “if they were already challenging beforehand, they are even more challenging now”.
North Sea boss warns UK is ‘falling behind’ in global race for energy investment
An industry boss has questioned the UK’s ability to source the £1.4 trillion needed to zero out carbon emissions by 2050.
Equinor boss wants Rosebank FID before Offshore Europe, as activists threaten ‘tidal wave’ of action
Arne Gurtner, Equinor's senior vice president for the UK, told an OEUK event that he wants the industry to be talking about FID on Rosebank by the time Offshore Europe rolls around.
North Sea firms slash 500m barrels from plans on EPL uncertainty, OEUK finds
Millions of barrels of oil and gas could be left in the ground as North Sea firms tailor their plans to the UK’s “uncertain” tax regime.
Floating wind solutions from an unlikely ally: offshore drilling
The Scottish Government has set a target of becoming a net zero carbon nation by 2045 and is aiming to more than double its current renewable electricity generation by 2030. Its big bet to achieve this is wind power, given its low cost and the large potential for viable installations in North Sea waters.
Denmark asks Nord Stream 2 to help identify object near blast
The Danish Energy Agency has invited Swiss-based Nord Stream 2 to participate in an operation to lift an unknown object found next to the damaged gas link in the Baltic Sea.
Norway to redeploy military to protect North Sea assets
Norway is to deploy its military to protect key subsea oil and gas assets following an increase in Russian submarine activity.
Has Europe’s gas demand started to recover yet?
European companies are using more natural gas as prices drop to levels before the Ukraine war, putting a potential strain on preparations for another winter with limited Russian supplies.
D&I champion and offshore worker Samantha Jayne Nelson to speak at cHerRies Conference
Around 15 years ago, Samantha Jayne Nelson came back to work after the Christmas break and sent out an email to her work colleagues.
Aberdeen oilfield tech firm adds sector expert
Oil and gas industry veteran Stuart Ferguson has joined the board at Aberdeen firm isol8.
Pemex, Talos agree to share some decisions on Zama oil field
Petroleos Mexicanos and Talos Energy have finalized a plan to develop the giant oil field Zama in a deal that will enable Talos and its partners to participate in operational decisions after the Mexican state oil giant was granted operatorship.
Offshore helicopter sector ‘sleepwalking into crisis’ as demand outstrips supply
“Significant price inflation” is forecast to grip the offshore helicopter sector as demand for choppers outstrips the number available.
Industry fears being realised as Westwood warns windfall tax is accelerating North Sea rig exodus
A top market analyst fears the North Sea faces losing rigs “for good”, unless changes are made to the UK’s oil and gas windfall tax.
Serica moves into list of top 10 North Sea producers after formal completion of Tailwind deal
London-listed Serica Energy (LON: SQZ) has formally completed the previously announced takeover of Tailwind Energy.
Energy finance firm is given office makeover
The Grade B offices of energy finance firm Piper Sandler in Aberdeen have been given a major makeover.
Aberdeen’s Global E&C strikes deal to develop ‘world first’ clean fuel plant for Royal Air Force
Plans for the creation of a factory that produces “fossil-free” fuels have taken a step forward as Aberdeen’s Global E&C announced a partnership with a start-up technology firm, Zero.