Spring Budget should seize energy sector’s sustainable growth opportunity
Energy transition "quick wins" such as investment in R&D are available for next week's Spring Budget, writes the NZTC's Stephen Sheal.
Opinion
To grow the UK economy, this must be a budget for a homegrown energy transition
Looking to the Scottish Conservative conference and the looming spring budget David Whitehouse hopes government can unlock investment.
RISHI SUNAK: ‘I want more oil and gas’
The prime minister writes about his government's plans for the vital energy industry as the Scottish Conservative conference begins in Aberdeen.
The power of FLOW to make Aberdeen an offshore wind powerhouse
The appetite for FLOW is clearly there – and Aberdeen is well-positioned to play a central role in the offshore wind revolution, writes ORE Catapult.
The North Sea’s enduring second life
Life begins at 50. To be precise – a second life.
100,000 energy job loss claim is hysteria – Labour won’t let the north down
No government - Labour or Tory - would allow such a large number of jobs to go; not now, not ever, writes Aberdeen's Councillor Malik.
Anchoring the opportunities of offshore floating wind
As offshore wind continues to evolve, becoming one of our principal sources of low carbon energy, the available seabed space suitable for the installation of fixed turbines will shrink.
The Traitors: Back-stabbing TV hit has nothing on Labour
The Traitors: Labour has delivered one of the biggest betrayals in UK industrial history with its North Sea policy, writes Ryan Crighton
Delayed Energy Strategy can show value in long-term thinking
Putting weight behind an audacious, long-term and properly funded energy strategy would signal true commitment from the Scottish government.
‘Oh woe is us’: UK turbine maintenance
David Rennie’s comments around Hywind maintenance being a "lost opportunity" left me puzzled and asking the question as to whether or not he actually understands the floating turbine marketplace as well as he ought.
Voting for a better and greener tomorrow
With a UK election looming, how important is the wider sustainability and net zero agenda to the UK electorate?
Oil and the general election: the ‘banners’ vs the ‘mandaters’
We are now approaching the run-in to a General Election, possibly short and probably long. Either way, we will be heading for the polls later this year, clutching our photo identification.
Government must take the people with them to achieve Net Zero
If those countries which have declared the aim of achieving “Net Zero” are to ever actually achieve it then I have news for them: they won’t do it by diktat, threats or bullying.
Education and support is vital to turn the tide on mental health issues
Despite ongoing national and global campaigns focusing on improving mental health and awareness, millions of working days are lost, with the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) highlighting that for the year of 2022/2023, the UK reported the highest level over 15 years.
James McCallum: Energy firms must embrace ‘power of technology’ to ease their troubles
Xergy founder James McCallum discusses the role of technology in helping improve energy firms' margins.
Kazakhstan takes aim at long-term supply boost
These initiatives make Kazakhstan one of relatively few countries in the world able to attract strong investment interest both from international oil companies and local players.
Ray Riddoch: Oil and gas sector must be prepared for looming EU Methane Emissions Regulation
Ray Riddoch OBE, industry expert and Chairman of Sentinel Subsea, is warning the industry to be prepared for the new EU Methane Regulation.
Why going it alone means no one wins
IOGP members are committed to eliminating routine flaring in a collective effort on climate action, writes CEO Graham Henley.
Deals in Africa: 10 things to watch in 2024
M&A remains an important means for oil and gas companies to access new reserves and opportunities, despite the challenges.
Is electrification really the answer for the UK North Sea?
The desirability of electrification in a mature North Sea is questionable, writes Wood Mackenzie.
Steve Rae: What keeps me up at night? Maintenance backlog and competence
At every Q&A session following the many presentations I give, I am asked: “what are the things that keep you awake at night?” writes Steve Rae, Director with Fortitude – Action Beyond Compliance.
Closing the workforce gap in cyber security for energy sector
The energy industry has intensified its focus on cyber security in recent years in response to rising geopolitical tensions and infrastructure and assets becoming more digitally connected.
Challenges for the UK offshore oil and gas supply chain in 2024
The UKCS offshore oil and gas market supply chain is not averse to challenge having ridden the wave of the oil price collapse, Brexit and Covid-19 over the last decade.
Slaying the ‘grid must rule’ dragon for wind
The development of offshore wind around the UK whether using fixed foundations or floating has been hailed as a great success.
My tuppence worth on COP28!
Jeremy Cresswell compares Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon classic, Money, to COP 28 in the wake of the climate conference.