Just Stop Oil demands ‘contemptible’, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has said Labour would not tear up the 100 new drilling licences Rishi Sunak plans to grant as he described Just Stop Oil's demands as "contemptible".
Aker Solutions, SLB, Subsea7 JV clears all regulatory hurdles
A planned joint venture - between three of the energy services sectors biggest players -has been cleared by all regulatory bodies.
BP considers building two UK wind farms without any subsidies
BP (LON: BP) is considering building two offshore wind farms in the Irish Sea without any support from the government — marking a first for the sector where development has been hindered by rising costs.
New strategy and sales director for Ponticelli UK
Energy services firm Ponticelli UK has unveiled its new strategy and sales director.
Siemens Energy sees €4.5bn hit as wind losses widen
Siemens Energy launched a strategic review of its wind power business as problems with its turbines are expected to cause a €4.5 billion ($5 billion) net loss in one of industrial Germany’s biggest debacles.
Employment expert warns success of UK energy ambition ‘hinges’ on IR35 overhaul
Issues around IR35 rules have reared their head again after the Prime Minister unveiled his extensive plans for reinforcing the UK’s energy security.
Russia expects $11bn energy windfall in 2023 despite cap
Russia expects to get a huge inflow of energy revenue by the end of this year despite an oil price cap imposed by Group of Seven nations, and may channel it toward spending as the government continues to pour resources into the war in Ukraine.
OPEC+ panel stays the course as Saudis extend oil supply cuts
OPEC+ signaled it will stay the course as group leader Saudi Arabia extends a production cut aimed at shoring up global oil markets.
Surveys begin at Kishorn with view to ‘major upgrade’ of Wester Ross port
Survey works are underway at Kishorn Port ahead of a planned “major upgrade” of the historic Wester Ross facility.
Shell exec downplays importance of new North Sea licences on energy security
A top economist at oil giant Shell (LON: SHEL) has cast doubt on the value of Westminster’s move to dish out scores of fresh exploration licences.
Taking stock after a historic week for the north-east’s energy sector
The UK Government’s energy announcements this week have big implications for all parts of the sector and the drive towards Net Zero.
Scot Gov minister ‘doesn’t share’ Greens hostility to BP role in Aberdeen hydrogen hub
A top Scottish Government figure has backed energy giant BP’s (LON: BP) involvement in a project to develop a hydrogen hub in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen-headquartered Asco unveils new MD for Australia operations
Energy logistics firm Asco has appointed Warren McHardie as managing director of its operations in Australia, effective from Monday.
First campaign to install mammoth turbines at Dogger Bank kicks off
Work to install the first of 277 turbines that will make up the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm has begun off the coast of England.
Spirit Energy toasts decommissioning high with ‘busiest year-to-date’
It has been a landmark few months for Spirit Energy as the operator experiences its “busiest year-to-date” in decommissioning.
Teal West clears final regulatory hurdle as NSTA grants consent
The door is open for a multi-million barrel North Sea oil and gas field to progress after it cleared the final regulatory hurdle.
Lochhead: ‘Onus’ on UK Gov to show North Sea licences won’t imperil net zero targets
Scotland’s minister for small business, trade and innovation says that should also be the case for licensed fields, like Cambo and Rosebank.
Shapps to host energy summit with bosses from Shell, BP and SSE
Mr Shapps will also set out plans to protect “critical energy infrastructure” from disruptive protests as part of the controversial Public Order Act.
‘BP has clearly underperformed’ – analysts react to oil giant’s latest results
Oil and gas analysts have been sharing their thoughts after BP (LON: BP) published its latest set of financials on Tuesday.
North Sea Seagull project to come online ‘later this year’
It means that start-up at Seagull is slightly delayed - previously issued guidance from Neptune Energy had the field coming online in the first half of the year.
Aberdeen’s Hydrasun to unveil hydrogen skills courses in coming months
North-east firm Hydrasun is putting the final touches on its eagerly-awaited hydrogen training courses, ahead of putting them to market this year.
IOG at risk of ‘administration’ as North Sea operator seeks waiver
IOG (LON: IOG) is seeking support from its investors as the oil and gas firm tries to stave off the threat of administration.
Thai energy giant invests in Orkney wave power subsea project
Thailand’s state energy company has invested in a Scottish project aiming to prove the viability of powering subsea assets with wave energy.
Listicle: the top 10 projects in Europe’s CCS pipeline
As the world grapples with the pressing need to decarbonise, more and more countries are throwing the kitchen sink at the issue.
Shell waiting on regulator to approve next stage of Brent decom plan
The boss of Shell (LON: SHEL) has given an update on the supermajor’s plans for decommissioning the iconic Brent Charlie platform.