UK Gov must show renewables commitment, says Holyrood Minister
Holyrood energy minister Paul Wheelhouse has called on the UK Government to match Scotland’s commitment to renewables.
PM’s post-Brexit strategy includes energy storage and battery research centre
Theresa May’s industrial strategy will include a move to make post-Brexit Britain a world leader in cutting-edge energy storage and battery technology with the creation of a new research institution.
PM refuses to deny she knew about failed Trident test before Commons speech
Prime Minister Theresa May has refused to deny she knew about a failed test of the Trident nuclear deterrent when addressing MPs before a crucial Commons vote on the future of the submarine-launched missile system.
Inquiry into RHI scheme will leave no hiding places, Finance Minister vows
A public inquiry into Northern Ireland’s botched green energy scheme will leave no hiding places, Stormont’s finance minister vowed.
Ministers ‘covered up failed Trident test before vital Commons vote’
Ministers have been accused of covering up a failed test of the Trident nuclear deterrent weeks before a crucial Commons vote on the future of the submarine-launched missile system.
Energy Voice’s Friday Five – Guest Editor’s best picks
Energy Voice's Guest Editor Mark Thomas has round-up his favourite stories from the week. See if yours made the BP North Sea President's cut.
BP’s Mark Thomas: How we’re returning to growth in the North Sea
Over the past couple of days, I’ve discussed the progress we’ve made in improving the competitiveness of the North Sea, as well as the need to continue to evolve ownership across the basin, ensuring the right assets are in the right hands.
Rate rises will cost jobs, says North Sea firm
Bosses at a struggling small engineering firm have warned a failure to halt “daylight robbery” business rate rises will cost people their jobs.
Opinion: Diversifying the North Sea to stop redundancies
Supporting oil and gas companies to diversify into other sectors will help build new revenue streams, retain talent and skills and avoid redundancy situations says Scottish Enterprise’s director of Energy, Maggie McGinlay.
Village homes to have batteries installed in push for solar power
Dozens of homes in a village will have batteries installed to create a “virtual power plant”, in a trial that aims to boost solar power.
Npower bottom of energy customer satisfaction survey
Npower has scored the lowest in an annual energy company customer satisfaction survey for the seventh year running.
Talks held over Scottish Islands renewable plans
Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil has held talks in Westminster with Energy Secretary Greg Clark to press the case for vital UK Government support for island renewables.
How Theresa May’s Brexit speech was reported in Europe
European newspapers have responded to Theresa May’s speech setting out her priorities as she negotiates the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU) with a series of striking front pages.
Mark Thomas: The North Sea asset shuffle and the changing face of BP
In order to maximise economic recovery from the UK continental shelf (MER UK), the OGA has spoken of the need to ensure that “the right assets are in the right hands”. In other words, for producing fields, potential new developments, exploration opportunities and infrastructure, to lie in the hands of those who will manage and steward them well and invest to realise their remaining potential.
No Minister – Fury over massive hike in rates that could cost jobs
A north-east businessman facing a near-quadrupling of his rates has warned that controversial across-the-board rises will be the “final nail in the coffin” for many firms.
Faroe Petroleum sets sights on Brasse after string of licence awards
Faroe Petroleum confirmed it was streamlining its efforts to focus on its "high quality" Brasse discovery.
Boris Johnson promises the UK will not weaken the EU
Boris Johnson has said it is not on the UK’s agenda to “weaken or undermine“ Europe after the Prime Minister was perceived as warning Brussels not to punish Britain over Brexit.
Bank stocks pull DOW Jones to third consecutive loss
A bad day for bank stocks pulled the Dow Jones industrial average to its third straight loss on Tuesday as many of the patterns that have propelled markets since election day last year snapped into reverse.
Pound set for ‘wild ride’ as Theresa May sets out Brexit plans
The pound is in for a “wild ride” as Theresa May prepares to outline her plans for Britain’s divorce from the European Union.
Tributes paid to Opito’s David Doig after sudden death
A stalwart of the North Sea oil and gas industry who championed offshore safety around the world will be remembered for his "love of life, his quick laughter and his mean swing on the golf course".
BP’s Mark Thomas: How we’ve weathered the North Sea storm
As we begin another year, I find myself in reflective mood - perhaps more so than usual.
North Sea trends to watch out for in 2017
At GlobalData we see two themes emerging in 2017 for the North Sea. First is an increase in crude output from new projects achieving first oil and from fields which came online late last year reaching peak production levels. These fields will add 160,000 barrels per day (bd) from the area in 2017.
Inflation to hit 28-month high amid petrol price surge
Higher petrol and food prices are expected to send inflation to a 28-month high when official figures are released today.
Solar-powered system could give remote Indian villages safe drinking water
A solar-powered purification system could provide remote communities in India with clean drinking water for the first time, researchers believe.
WATCH: 50ft North Sea waves video goes viral
A video shot by a stranded offshore worker has racked-up more than 230,000 views.