Labour manifesto promises ‘phased and responsible’ North Sea transition
The Labour Party released its election manifesto promising a “phased and responsible” transition in the North Sea and pledged to make Britain a “clean energy superpower”.
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Tories criticised over ‘pragmatic’ net zero plans in manifesto
The Conservatives have been accused of failing to seize the “economic opportunity of the century” with a manifesto that pledges a pragmatic approach to net zero.
Labour to propose offshore skills passport
A Labour government would create an offshore skills passport to allow workers to move between fossil fuels and renewables.
Synergia starts hunt for Medway Hub Camelot CCS partner
Synergia Energy (AIM: SYN) has begun the farm-out process concerning its Medway Hub Camelot carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in the UK.
Politicians urged to show ambition on green agenda after election called
Politicians are being warned not to turn the environment into a “culture war” after the General Election was called.
Asco wins contract to manage quay at Teesside freeport
Aberdeen's Asco has won a three-year deal to operate a new heavy lift quay at the Teesside Freeport.
Tens of thousands of jobs in Scotland rest on a ‘just and fair’ energy transition – RGU
RGU report finds political and fiscal instability is hampering the UK energy transition.
Scottish Cluster forecast to add £17.7bn to UK economy by 2050
A plan to use carbon capture technology to create a Scottish net zero industrial cluster could bring an estimated £17.7 billion in economic benefit to the UK economy by 2050.
RWE plans green hydrogen production plant at Grangemouth
German energy firm RWE has announced plans to build a green hydrogen production plant at Grangemouth.
Scottish researchers use AI to slash CCS system modelling time
Researchers at Edinburgh's Heriot-Watt University use AI to cut carbon capture and storage modelling from 100 days to 24 hours.
C-Capture launches carbon capture trial at East Midlands cement plant
Leeds-based C-Capture, a developer of carbon dioxide (CO2) removal technology, announced on May 9 that it had started a carbon capture trial in the cement manufacturing sector in partnership with Heidelberg Materials UK.
UK considers delaying some carbon capture projects as costs soar
The UK is considering delaying support for some carbon capture projects until after this year as costs rise for the fledgling technology that’s critical to the country’s climate goals.
UK Government seeks input on new CO2 transportation options
The UK Government is seeking input on new ways to transport captured carbon dioxide (CO2) that could help to encourage the adoption of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) across different industries.
Wood Mackenzie unveils new “ideal” CEO
Energy data firm Wood Mackenzie has announced the appointment of a new CEO as his predecessor moves on to "pursue other opportunities".
New Well-Safe Solutions CCO looks to double rig count
Well-Safe currently runs three rigs - but Christopher Hay will be looking to "try and double that within the next five years".
Auction opened to bring CCS to the English Channel
A new opportunity has been opened to bring emissions-busting Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology to the English Channel.
Is the UK falling behind Norway on cross-border CO2 transport and storage?
The UK risks wasting its "naturally advantageous position" on CO2 transport, according to one analyst.
Storegga names former ExxonMobil UK director as new CEO
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) firm Storegga has named Tim Stedman as its new CEO.
SNP blasts “betrayal” of North East over energy civil servant jobs
Four SNP MPs have called on the UK government to explain the confusion over the number of energy civil servants headed for Aberdeen.
Exclusive: Business leaders ‘extremely disappointed’ as UK Gov confirms just 35 civil servants coming to Aberdeen
Reports last year heralded 200 roles being relocated to the Granite City, but the actual figure appears to be far lower.
Genesis Energies back in Aberdeen city centre with ambitions for growth
Genesis is targeting new clients and further growth in carbon capture, hydrogen, and asset decarbonisation as it returns to the 'heart' of Aberdeen.
CCUS throws up decommissioning tax ‘grey area’
Repurposing of North Sea oil and gas assets for Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) is starting to happen, and it’s throwing up a tax quandary for the sector’s decommissioning space.
First full year of windfall tax drives EnQuest to loss
North Sea operator EnQuest (LON:ENQ) posted a loss in its 2023 full year financial results, reflecting the impact of the UK government's windfall tax on oil and gas firms.
UK signs trade pact with Texas in effort to boost green industry
The UK has signed a new trade pact with Texas, the second-largest state in the US, in an effort to boost cooperation in green energy, aerospace and advanced technologies.
Report finds UK carbon capture strategy based on ‘outdated and unrealistic’ assumptions
Carbon Tracker analysis recommends UK government adopt scaled back and targeted CCUS approach focused on decarbonising cement sector and proving technologies on smaller scale projects.