Why waste water is key to sustainable hydrogen production
As the world transitions to cleaner energy sources, hydrogen is emerging as a cornerstone of the green energy revolution.
Opinion
Tackling mental health as a young professional
Tackling negative connotations that may impact the mental health and morale of those entering the world of work.
Is net zero also a threat to UK democracy?
I’ve said this before and while not a Nobel Prize standard observation, it makes sense that if politicians can’t carry the people with them then they really need a rethink.
‘Clean power by 2030’: net-zero targets versus common sense
It was bad luck for Ed Miliband that his appearance before the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee fell on the same day that a report by Cornwall Insight predicted the UK would fall 32GW short of his ‘clean power by 2030’ target.
Using Earth power to make ammonia
Delving into the world of energy science and technology has long been a fascination of mine. It is an interest that personally reaches right back to 1958 in New Zealand.
North Sea industry urgently needs clarity after Rosebank and Jackdaw ruling
Edinburgh’s court of session decision this week will allow continuing development of North Sea oil and gas fields pending supplementary environmental impact assessments of downstream emissions.
Why we need a different approach to net zero in 2025
Since the publication of the UK government’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan late last year, we’ve seen a renewed focus on the country’s energy transition.
Prepare your global energy workforce for the second Trump administration
As President Trump embarks on his second term, leaders in the global energy sector are examining how potential shifts in immigration policy might impact their workforce and operations.
Work with the energy supply chain or risk driving it away
While the new year is intended to represent the opportunity for new beginnings, there is unfortunately no shaking the clouds over our domestic supply chain.
Here is our story of global significance
Now, we’re here at the birth of Scotland’s offshore wind sector.
Death, taxes and the future of the North Sea
Nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes - though in recent times the exact nature of those taxes has become a source of much uncertainty for many of those operating in the North Sea.
Government must put in hard yards to anchor the underwater industry in the UK
It was a year of change for much of the world. Elections held in more than 60 countries - many of which yielded seismic results - have irreversibly shifted the political dial and no sector, subsea or otherwise, is free from the shocks.
Let’s make 2025 the year of hydro
The year 1945 is redolent with historic significance and there will be no shortage of 80th anniversaries to be marked as the last generation with first-hand experience of the Second World War fades away.
Bridging trust gaps in the low-carbon supply chain
Low-carbon supply chains remain fragmented and geographically diverse, writes DNV's Inspection finance and commercial director.
Driving the future of the UK’s blue economy
As an island nation with a proud maritime history, the UK and the blue economy go hand in hand.
Living in Cloud Cuckoo Land: ‘Majority of countries have already turned their backs on coal power’
At COP29, which I regard as a failure, 25 countries and the European Union supposedly pledged to commit to no new “unabated” coal power in their next round of national climate plans.
The challenge of sustaining global sustainability
Professor Paul de Leeuw from the Energy Transition Institute at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen explores the future challenges the world will face to sustain global sustainability.
Preparing the future energy workforce through regional and industry collaboration
Throughout 2024, we’ve seen continued geopolitical insecurity, economic uncertainty and political change across the world, all of which impacts something fundamental to how we live our lives, energy.
Offshore Wind is no breeze
This may just be a tad too radical for some but I believe there’s a chance the great offshore wind boom is in serious danger of coming to a screaming halt and for the consumer, this may not be a bad thing.
Sexism in Politics: A Personal Journey
Politics is often seen as a realm where hard work, intellect, and passion can lead to success.
Red Zone monitoring on offshore rigs: a sea change in safety and collaboration
2024 has been a transformative year for offshore oil and gas safety, with Red Zone monitoring becoming a cornerstone of operational best practices.
Leading environmental and social sustainability efforts in the energy sector
Although the global energy sector has seen significant steps forward in the energy transition within the past few years, there is still a long way to go to meet key net zero goals across renewables and the traditional oil and gas market.
NSTA boss: UK leads the way in net zero jobs boom
North Sea Transition Authority CEO Stuart Payne discusses firing the "starting gun" on UK carbon capture storage.
Big Oil’s commitment to green is going to hell in a handcart
Despite mounting pressures to clean up its act, Big Oil is in reality showing little sign of doing so with genuine commitment and, if anything, is regressing by returning to its core business of finding and producing oil, gas and condensate.
Reflection and self-care during the festive period
As the year now comes ever-so near to closing, it is only natural that we may find ourselves reflecting on what has been, what has led us to where we are now, and acknowledging our hopes and perceptions as to what may lie ahead.