Irish Sea EnergyPathways on track for ‘cornerstone’ investor
EnergyPathways (AIM: EPP) has announced progress on its flagship gas production and storage scheme in the Irish Sea as it closes in on an investor to back the development.
Natural Gas
Why sub-surface gas storage will be key to Scotland’s hydrogen ambitions
With green hydrogen a major element in Scotland’s net zero plans, we need to find ways to store it safely and economically, says Martin Wright, founder and executive chairman of Gravitricity.
National Gas appoints Murphy to deliver major St Fergus project
National Gas has appointed engineering and construction company Murphy to deliver a critical infrastructure project at the St Fergus Gas Terminal on the Northeast coast of Scotland.
PX Group wins ‘landmark’ Teesside biomass contract
Saltend Chemicals Park-owner PX Group has been awarded an operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for the Tees Renewable Energy Plant (Tees REP).
The LNG curse: a political blessing in disguise?
A looming glut of LNG will loosen global energy markets in the next few years. Might this ease UK energy bills in time for the next general election?
EnergyPathways secures Licence Operatorship on Block 110/4a
EnergyPathways (AIM: EPP) has been granted a Licence Operatorship for hydrocarbon activities on Block 110/4a.
Shell finds ‘suspected unexploded ordnance’ at Shetland gas pipeline
Shell has found what it suspects could be unexploded ordnance around 50 miles off the east coast of Shetland, near a pipeline that runs from the Brent platforms to the St Fergus Gas Terminal near Peterhead.
Centrica boss ‘worried’ about low gas storage reserves
Christopher O’Shea, chief executive of British Gas owner Centrica, has said he is “worried” about low gas reserves this winter.
UK’s Star Energy ups stake in Croatian geothermal
UK oil and gas producer Star Energy Group (AIM:STAR) has acquired a further 20% of a company that owns three geothermal exploration licences in the "highly prospective" Pannonian Basin in Croatia.
The Centrica Interview: Chris O’Shea, chief executive officer
In our exclusive interview, Centrica boss Chris O’Shea discusses his green ambitions for Britain's multinational energy company.
Engie plans green gas plant in Yorkshire to reduce ‘reliance’ on imports
French energy supplier Engie plans to develop a 'green' gas plant in North Yorkshire that will play a role in “reducing reliance on imported natural gas”.
Centrica decommissions platform at UK’s largest gas storage facility Rough
Decommissioning of a disused platform at the UK's largest gas storage facility, run by Centrica at the depleted Rough gas field off the Yorkshire coast, suggests there's no turning back from plans to redevelop the field to store hydrogen.
Liquified natural gas is now a critical component of energy security
The COP29 meeting in Baku reinforced that the world is rapidly running out of time to avert catastrophic climate change unless transformative action is taken.
Energy transition akin to Industrial Revolution – Centrica speaks out on scale of challenge
The energy transition requires the sector to grapple with the Fifth Industrial Revolution.
Should the UK reset its carbon price trajectory?
The EU’s CBAM will negate some of the benefits of a separate UK ETS and increase the complexity of trade. Harmonised systems, in contrast, would create a more effective CBAM-protected bloc and prevent carbon price competition. However, the UK ETS is Brexit’s child, and Brexit was never about cooperative action in the face of climate change...
EnergyPathways secures loan to develop gas storage hub
EnergyPathways (AIM: EPP) has entered into a £5.1-million loan facility to develop its Marram Energy Storage Hub (MESH) project.
Exposed: the UK’s gas deficit will persist
The UK’s dependence on LNG imports exposes UK consumers to an international gas market over which they have no control. If the European winter is cold or Asian LNG demand booms, the UK will feel the consequences.
UK’s critical gas infrastructure at risk if investment allowance scrapped
NSMP CEO calls for industry and policymakers to collaborate to deliver a just transition as UK gas faces risk from fiscal instability.
UK gas plants kept offline by wind and solar
UK gas-fired power plants are running at their lowest hours of operation since 2017 owing to high levels of wind, solar and imports from Norway and France into the national grid.
Jersey Oil and Gas ‘hopes sense prevails’ in Westminster
Jersey chief executive Andrew Benitz said the firm's achievements have been marred by "fiscal and political turmoil" which has forced them to take measures including a 50% cut in staff and director salaries.
Costain to investigate hydrogen blending for hard-to-decarbonise gas customers
Wales and West Utilities (WWU) has commissioned infrastructure firm Costain to investigate the feasibility of blending hydrogen into the gas supply for industrial and commercial gas customers.
Oil and gas – not in favour but still in demand as M&A spreads
A wave of oil and gas ‘megamergers’ across the pond could be coming our way, as Europe’s supermajors – focused in recent years on a tilt to investment in renewables and ESG concerns – look to fill their future reserves through large acquisitions.
Fast-tracking the energy transition with ‘decaf gas’
Climate scientists are warning that 2024 is on track to be the warmest year on record. Global temperatures are likely to exceed those in 2023 and every single month since June 2023 has ranked as the world’s warmest compared to pre-industrial levels.
Praise for ‘pragmatic’ Norway as Europe’s biggest gas producer at ONS
Norway's role supporting Europe through its energy crisis and cutting emissions in Africa and India was credited to its positive support for its oil and gas industry.
Woodside, climate group agree to end Scarborough gas challenge
Woodside Energy Group Ltd. and the Australian Conservation Foundation agreed to dismiss the latter’s challenge to the development of the $12.5 billion Scarborough natural gas field off Western Australia.