Sunak slams Labour oil and gas plan as ‘British jobs for Russian workers’
The Tories were keen to criticise Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer after he appeared to soften his position on domestic oil and gas production.
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World is ‘far from being on track’ to Paris goals says Equinor
Equinor says "The world is far from being on track" to meet the net zero goals laid out in the Paris Agreement.
Energy industry expert joins fast-growing Gilson Gray in Aberdeen
North Sea energy lawyer Findlay Anderson has joined Gilson Gray as a partner in Aberdeen.
Norway Well-Slot: Discoveries in the North Sea and Norwegian Sea
As of 30 May, Westwood Global Energy reports that there is one appraisal and three exploration wells active on the NCS.
Shell facing more climate change pressure following record profits
Campaigners expected to protest inside and outside AGM
How can Aberdeen ensure its getting the best skills for the energy transition?
Aberdeen’s ongoing transition of decarbonising the oil and gas industry and investing in the development of sustainable green energies has the potential to inject new life into the city, restoring its position on the world stage as an economic powerhouse.
Ballots for TotalEnergies strikes comes to close today
Unite the Union’s balloting of members employed by TotalEnergies is coming to a close today ahead of another week of strike action in the North Sea.
New power line between UK and Netherlands ‘could power 1.8m homes’
A new power line between the UK and the Netherlands will deliver enough electricity to "power more homes than Manchester and Birmingham combined", the Government has announced.
Ocean Greatwhite spuds Ben Lawers in first of five-well campaign for BP
The mammoth Ocean Greatwhite rig has been deployed West of Shetland, where it has begun a five-well campaign for BP (LON:BP) lasting into 2024.
Making the CUT in Australian decom projects
CUT have just completed another large decom project in Western Australia.
Humza Yousaf wants words with Fergus Ewing’s SNP rebels as Green backlash grows
First Minister Humza Yousaf is planning talks with a group of SNP rebels who are furious about the SNP-Green deal and its impact on rural Scotland and crucial north-east energy jobs.
Setting off from Everest base camp, North Sea worker raises cash for Archie Foundation
North Sea HSE advisor, Davie Hill, is to raise funds for the Archie Foundation after Aberdeen Royal Infirmary doctors saved his daughter’s life.
Hunt to announce creation of 12 new ‘investment zones’ in tomorrow’s budget
The Chancellor will announce the creation of a dozen new UK investment zones when he delivers the government’s budget tomorrow.
‘Unfiltered’ Xtraordinary podcast lifts lid on women in energy
A new podcast series produced by Xodus Group for International Women’s Day aims to offer a "candid" snapshot of life as a woman in the energy sector.
Energy Security highest priority in the trilemma, report finds
Concerns surrounding energy security have been found to be higher on the list of priorities than clean and affordable energy for firms globally.
Playing the high stakes deep sea mining table
Deepsea mining is arguably the most exciting yet controversial segment of the blue economy, which the United Nations estimates boasts an estimated annual turnover of $3-6trillion.
Santos Barossa LNG project hit again by indigenous culture worries
The development of the Santos-operated Barossa offshore gas development that will backfill the Darwin LNG export plant in Australia looks set to be further delayed after the offshore regulator suspended planned construction of an offshore pipeline due to indigenous heritage concerns.
Japan’s INPEX pursues giant CCS hub as part of clean energy future in Australia
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) will form a key plank in INPEX’s (TYO:1605) efforts to progressively decarbonise its Ichthys liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations in Australia’s Northern Territory. It will also help Japan’s biggest energy company establish the foundations for the next generation of clean fuels.
Wintershall Dea takes €5.3 billion hit on Russian exit
Wintershall Dea has announced it will ‘fully exit’ Russia, joining the ranks of energy majors pulling out of the country in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine.
TotalEnergies’ Papua LNG to use electric liquefaction trains in net zero push
TotalEnergies (LON:TTE), operator of the Papua LNG project, plans to use electric liquefaction trains at its proposed LNG export development in Papua New Guinea (PNG), as part of an effort to slash emissions, which also includes CCS.
UK approves first coal mine in 30 years
Levelling-Up Secretary Michael Gove has provoked anger from environmental campaigners by approving a new coal mine in the UK.
Capricorn activist investor Palliser positioned to call shareholder vote on NewMed takeover
An activist investor seeking to halt Capricorn Energy Plc’s (LON: CNE) takeover by NewMed Energy LP has converted its holdings to common shares, according to people familiar with the matter.
Modern, high quality business units available now at Aberdeen’s best connected business park
ABZ Business Park has announced the immediate availability of new industrial and office accommodations in its prime location adjacent to Aberdeen International Airport.
North-east economy cannot rely on the price of oil forever, warns SNP government minister
Anxious oil and gas workers do not have to fear the “taps being turned” off but the region cannot rely on oil forever, a Scottish Government minister said before a major skills summit in Aberdeen.
Shell earnings slide on Q2 amid lower crude, higher gas prices
Shell (LON:SHEL) reported quarterly results below the bumper levels of the last quarter, but said it would hike its dividend and launch another $4 billion buyback programme.