Study finds skills ‘bottleneck’ could jeopardise UK CCUS
A new study warns that a poor understanding of specialised skills and competition amongst other energy sectors could hamper the UK’s CCUS ambitions.
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Acorn CCS: Industry leaders tell government to get a move on
Meanwhile First Minister Humza Yousaf called for an end to "dithering and delay" for Acorn CCS funding.
UK government outlines supply chain red flags for CCS development
The UK government has outlined what it sees as the obstacles the country faces within its carbon capture storage supply chain.
Carbon removal tech added to market in new UK ETS reforms
New reforms proposed for the UK’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) would see carbon-removing technologies added to the market, in a move aimed at boosting investment in the sector.
CCS, offshore wind deadlock broken as BP removes objection to Orsted project
Energy giants BP (LON: BP) and Orsted (CPH: ORSTED) have made a major breakthrough in a dispute over a patch of land in the Southern North Sea.
Halliburton awarded completions work for HyNet CCS project
The global services giant will provide equipment and support for the carbon sequestration scheme in Liverpool Bay, northwest England.
Podcast: ‘We will not hit our net zero targets,’ warns UK energy leader
There is a “groundswell” of energy industry opinion that the UK is going to miss its net zero emissions targets.
CCUS business models: Making money from collaring carbon
After years of discussion and disappointments, amongst them at least two false dawns, the UK’s carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) industry is starting to fall into place.
‘Is there a bigger growth opportunity for the UK?’: NSTA on £200bn North Sea investment target
Stuart Payne, CEO of the NSTA, talks North Sea investment, whether electrification will hit the emissions mark, and inspiration from Teddy Roosevelt.
Risk of a leak? Then no permit, NSTA CCS boss tells conference
Concerns over whether offshore carbon stores will stay watertight for centuries to come were addressed at an industry event this week.
BP boss highlights ‘opportunity’ of CCS, offshore wind coexistence challenge
A carbon capture and storage (CCS) leader has challenged industry to find a solution to the energy sector’s looming coexistence puzzle.
‘Electrifying profits’ from SSE Thermal as hunt continues for CCS
SSE (LON:SSE) saw its thermal division – the utilities firm’s gas-fired power plant arm – triple its profits during 2022 as it brought on new generation and enjoyed higher power prices.
UK CCS licensing round: When will we know all the winners?
Just a fraction of those offered sites by the NSTA have come forward - and an offer made doesn't mean it will be accepted. We explore what those successful companies have to consider.
Who won offers in the UK CCS licensing round?
Energy Voice offers a rundown of the North Sea operators who have successfully bagged permits under the UK’s first ever carbon storage licensing round.
20 bids accepted in UK’s first ever CCS licence round
Twelve companies have secured a total of 20 licences as part of the UK’s first-ever carbon storage licensing round, spurring on development of several CCS clusters.
Who’s bidding in the first ever UK CCS licensing round?
With awards rumoured to be on the way, we take a look at the companies who have announced public bids for acreage in the first UK CCS licensing round.
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.
Yousaf slams UK Gov for ‘vague promises’ over CCS timetable
Scotland’s First Minister has taken aim at the UK Government over the lack of movement on carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Energy industry challenged to prove to public that CCS is not ‘greenwashing’
North Sea chiefs challenged industry to change public perceptions around carbon capture and storage (CCS) during an OEUK event in Aberdeen on Tuesday.
UK CCS projects in race to secure limited funds, warns Harbour Energy boss
Harbour Energy is upbeat about the ability of oil and gas workers to move into CCS though, hailing it as the “only new business” that uses the exact same “expertise and competence”.
Shell exits UK CCS project – report
Shell (LON: SHEL) has exited a major carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in the UK after a review of its portfolio.
OEUK event charts next steps for UK CCUS
Offshore Energies UK will host its first dedicated event on carbon capture and storage (CCS) next month, as it looks at next steps for the emergent sector.
Oil giants Harbour and BP agree to develop Viking CCS project
Under the terms of the agreement, Harbour will continue as operator of Viking with a 60% stake, with BP acquiring a 40% non-operated share.
Pre-FEED work wraps up on HyNet CCS plant at Runcorn
Backers of a major CCS cluster in north-west England have completed pre-FEED work for a carbon capture and storage project in Runcorn.
Peterhead Power Station expansion faces ire over increased emissions
The expansion of Peterhead Power Station has come under fire from environmental campaign groups after it emerged both the new and old gas plants could be kept running concurrently in the case it is needed for security of supply.