Shell staff question Wael Sawan’s shift from green spending
Shell (LON: SHEL) CEO Wael Sawan has come under pressure from within his own company urging him not to scale back renewables investment.
‘We need more projects like Rosebank’: Industry reacts to oil field approval
"We need more projects like Rosebank," says Offshore Energies UK, following news the project received has received the green light from the regulator.
Scott production hub celebrates 30 years since first oil
Celebrations have been held at the Scott production hub, around 115 miles north-east of Aberdeen, to recognise thirty years of production.
‘The bikinis may be gone’ but diversity is still an issue at Offshore Europe
Aberdeen cross-industry gender equality group AXIS Network has published a scathing assessment of the lack of diversity shown at Offshore Europe, held in Aberdeen this month.
World’s no. 1 stock owner calls out big oil as carbon levels go up
A senior executive at Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, which owns a larger share of global stocks than any other investor, says Big Oil’s transition strategy isn’t holding up as carbon emissions continue to rise.
Lego to keep using oil-based materials as it looks for sustainable alternative
The world-famous Danish toy brand Lego will continue to use oil-based plastics in its signature bricks as it found the alternative caused higher carbon emissions.
Sir Keir Starmer ‘no show’ in Aberdeen despite promised summer visit
Sir Keir Starmer is accused of “running scared” after failing to fulfil a promise to visit Aberdeen this summer to discuss controversial plans to end North Sea exploration.
Big milestone for major hydrogen plant near Kintore
A flagship hydrogen project expected to create hundreds of jobs near Kintore in Aberdeenshire has taken a major step forward.
Exxon weighs chemicals output boost as EVs threaten gasoline use
Exxon Mobil Corp., which operates one of the world’s biggest oil-refining networks, is trying to be more responsive to changing consumer demands as the energy transition gathers pace.
Gordon Brown: States that profited from oil surge should pay global windfall
States which banked "staggering" profits from the high price of oil last year should pay a global windfall levy to help poorer nations in the fight against climate change, former prime minister Gordon Brown has said.
Clipper South platform celebrates producing 200 billion cubic feet of gas
INEOS has taken to social media to celebrate its Clipper South platform hitting the milestone of producing 200 billion cubic feet of gas following 11 years of production.
MSP asks Jackie Bird to intervene in Aberdeenshire wind farm dispute
The Aberdeenshire West MSP, Alexander Burnett, has contacted Jackie Bird, raising his concerns regarding the giant Hill of Fare wind farm set for Royal Deeside.
Waldorf Production eyes North Sea sale after windfall tax dents growth
Waldorf Production is considering a potential sale, people with knowledge of the matter said, having seen its growth ambitions crimped by a UK levy on energy profits.
The power of shared data: Why we are building a Virtual Energy System
ESO's Head of Digital Transformation and Innovation Strategy, Carolina Tortora, says Virtual Energy System 'will serve as a vessel for every element of the British energy industry to publish its data onto a decentralised system.'
More than 100 Angus workers move to new firm after Baker Hughes sale
The oil and gas company has stressed it remains committed to Montrose despite the move, which it said was taken after an “extensive review”.
Video: The search for BP’s CEO, who’s in the running?
It has been over a week since BP (LON:BP) saw its chief executive Bernard Looney step down and the firm is now on the hunt for his replacement.
Podcast: Berwick Bank offshore wind farm to create ‘nearly 5,000 jobs’
Alex Meredith, project director of SSE Renewables’ Berwick Bank wind farm, told the EVOL X podcast that his project will create “nearly 5,000 jobs”.
Nescol sees multi-million-pound investment for Energy Transition Skills Hub
North-East Scotland College (Nescol) is receiving millions of pounds in private and government investment to help people into energy transition jobs.
Shell kicks off drilling at Jackdaw field
Shell (LON: SHEL) has commenced drilling at its 100% owned Jackdaw field in the Central North Sea with the Valaris 122 jack-up rig.
What is Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage?
One area of the energy sector that everyone will be looking at following today’s budget is carbon capture utilisation and storage, however, what does that mean?
BP CEO Search Includes External Candidates as Hunt Begins
BP Plc is looking both internally and externally for a new chief executive officer to replace Bernard Looney, who left his post abruptly after failing to fully disclose relationships with colleagues.
UK Government backs Port of Aberdeen’s multi-million-pound shore power project
The Department for Transport funding will deliver a seven-figure sum for making the Granite City's harbours greener.
Norway to assess opening three new offshore wind zones for tender in 2025
The Norwegian government has announced plans to assess the opening of three new offshore wind areas which could be available for tender from 2025.
Aberdeen-based EnerMech announces leader for New Zealand expansion
Aberdeen-based services company EnerMech has appointed Rhys Humphries to lead its expansion into New Zealand.
Unite ballots around 750 UK oil refinery workers for strike action
Unite the Union is balloting hundreds of engineering staff for strike action at the Grangemouth and Fawley Esso oil refineries as part of a pay dispute.