Holyrood asks public for opinion on the future of Scotland’s energy sector
The public is being asked for their opinions on how Scotland’s energy sector can reach its net zero targets in a way that will benefit Scottish residents.
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Boris Johnson to resign as prime minister after revolt from MPs
Boris Johnson has agreed to stand down as prime minister after his Cabinet turned against him and urged him to stand down.
UK Government plan will not deliver legal net zero targets – Climate Committee
Climate change advisors have warned that UK Government plans for tackling global warming will not deliver on legal targets to cut emissions in the coming decades.
Oil and gas driving recruitment specialist growth – but shift to renewables is on the way
A resurgent oil and gas industry is driving an “extremely competitive” recruitment market while jobs in the renewable and digital sectors grow but at a slower pace.
Prestigious offices in Aberdeen running out of space
Prime office space across three prestigious office developments in the heart of Aberdeen is fast running out, new figures show.
Sobriety has the upper hand, for now, in exploration
A small group of deep-pocketed companies increasingly dominates exploration and, as yet, they are avoiding the boom-and-bust mentality of previous oil cycles.
Trio of new appointments join Scottish Renewables board
Industry body Scottish Renewables has welcomed three new directors to its board, bringing in expertise from business development, external relations and the energy services sector.
Nautical Petroleum founder steps up to chairman at Viaro
Viaro Energy has appointed Steve Jenkins as its non-executive chairman, following the departure of Roger Tucker.
Reuters Events launches Hydrogen North America 2022
Reuters Events - announced the launch of Hydrogen North America 2022 (October 12-13, Houston, Texas). The two-day summit will unite policymakers and industry leaders to collaborate and foster a hydrogen society.
New training centre expected to create up to 30 new jobs in Aberdeen
A firm specialising in the skills needs of people working in difficult and potentially dangerous environments has opened a £1 million training centre in Aberdeen.
Gas output falls in Thailand exacerbating need for costly LNG
Thailand’s dependence on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) continues to expand despite soaring global prices. Significantly, the increasing demand for LNG is being exacerbated by production declines across ageing domestic fields, particularly Erawan.
Euro Area would barely grow if Russian gas cut off, EU Says
The euro area’s pandemic recovery would almost grind to a halt, while prices would surge even more quickly if there are serious disruptions to natural-gas supplies from Russia, according to new projections from the European Commission.
Oil and gas leaders including Chevron, ExxonMobil and BP to unlock secrets of data-driven opportunities for upstream this June
The foremost digital strategists of the oil and gas sector will descend on Houston, Texas, this June to reveal unique insights into data-driven operations.
Scotland’s first net zero scholarship launched in Aberdeen with £100k from ETZ
A scholarship to equip the next generation of engineers for the energy transition will be launched in Aberdeen on Thursday at North East Scotland College (NESCol).
UK PM Johnson to meet oil and gas firms on North Sea’s future
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet with key oil and gas producers to discuss the industry’s role in shoring up the country’s supplies, following up on a new energy security strategy announced by the government earlier this month.
Europa appoints ex-Macquarie director as CFO and executive director
Europa Oil and Gas has announced the appointment of Will Holland to the role of chief financial officer and executive director later this year.
Eni prepares to open ruble accounts for gas as EU warns firms
Italian energy giant Eni is preparing to open ruble accounts at Gazprombank JSC, allowing it to potentially comply with Russian demands that gas must be paid for in local currency, according to people familiar with the matter.
John Tiny Langler: Incredible life of policeman turned oil tycoon who grew business on champagne and free fish suppers
John Langler may have been ‘Tiny’ by name – but he certainly wasn’t by stature, business or reputation.
Maersk Training seeks new UK instructors following ‘huge surge’ in demand
Maersk Training is set to increase headcount across its UK sites by around 20%, as new offshore and fire safety instructors are needed due to rising industry demand.
BlackRock and Mubadala buy stake in India’s Tata Power Renewables for $525m
A group of investors led by BlackRock Real Assets and Mubadala Investment Co. infused 40 billion rupees ($525 million) into the renewable energy unit of Tata Power Co., the Mumbai-based company said.
Woodside’s decommissioning bill to hit $6.7bn after BHP merger
The merger between Woodside and BHP’s entire petroleum business will see the combined decommissioning costs for the new super independent hit $6.7 billion over the next 30 years, according to Woodside’s prospectus filed to the London Stock Exchange this week.
Baker Hughes VP to succeed Craig Shanaghey as industry D&I lead
Findlay Anderson of Baker Hughes will become the new chairman of the sector's diversity and inclusion (D&I) task group.
Oil slumps as China’s worsening outbreak raises demand concerns
Oil resumed its decline as China’s virus resurgence worsened, raising concerns about demand from the world’s biggest crude importer.
‘First of its kind green e-methanol plant’ planned in Southeast Asia
A multi-national partnership aims to establish what could be the first green e-methanol plant in Southeast Asia. The partnership, which includes Thailand’s PTT Exploration & Production (PTTEP), aims to establish Asia’s first green e-methanol plant which converts captured biogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) into green e-methanol, a low carbon fuel.
Oil prices don’t fully reflect Russian supply risks, Vitol says
Oil prices have fallen to levels that don’t reflect the risk of disruptions to Russian exports or the ability of China to keep the coronavirus pandemic under control, according to the world’s biggest independent crude trader.