Exposé: Hydrogen boiler trial yet to receive safety approvals amid ‘explosion’ fears
A hydrogen boiler trial in Fife, which is the only ongoing test of its kind, has yet to receive safety approvals months after the associated network was installed.
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‘The limits of feasibility’ – can the UK achieve clean power by 2030?
A clean power system by 2030 will require key elements of the UK’s energy system to deliver simultaneously “at the limits of what is feasible”, according to the UK’s National System Operator (NESO). In a three-part series, focusing on bulk generation, connectivity and operational flexibility, Energy Voice examines the UK’s chances of success.
The Emperor’s New Clothes: Will supermajors survive the energy transition?
Oil and gas supermajors' swan legs are kicking frantically below the surface as they attempt to navigate the energy transition. In the first of a two-part series, we examine Equinor's approach.
Energy Voices – Max Aitken: Clean power – ‘now it’s kind of sexy’
Max Aitken has a richly studded career of investing in innovative clean energy start-ups. From an early investment in BP Pulse, to co-founding bioenergy company Estover, and solar carpark charging company 3ti, he was an early stakeholder in the energy transition.
Starmer reforms nuclear planning to avoid being “hostage to Putin”
Prime minister Keir Starmer is placing his bets on small nuclear reactors to meet the country’s energy needs after a public backlash over big expensive nuclear projects.
Voltalis pledges £1bn after Ofgem demand response reform
An arcane Ofgem decision is bearing fruit. The regulator’s move to carve out space for demand-side response in the UK market has triggered a significant £1 billion investment from French energy technology company Voltalis.
BP is not moving fast enough in the energy transition
An impending ban on petrol cars and an upcoming government review of drilling licences has created a perfect storm for supermajors.
Ceres first fuel cell company to dip its toes in FTSE250 – Rags to Riches
A fuel cell company from West Sussex now trades on the main market of the London Stock Exchange and has its sights set abroad, according to its CEO Phil Caldwell.
Building capacity in UK offshore wind requires a global view
As the UK’s Labour government marks six months in office, it has made clear that wind power is a key component in its sustainability plans.
Diversify or Atrophy: the energy transition finance dilemma
Does energy transition finance need recategorising so decarbonisation isn’t left behind?
Hopes for 2025 are blowing in the offshore wind
What will 2025 bring for the UK offshore wind sector?
Fixing the UK’s ‘broken’ energy market
The Labour government promised to fix Britain’s broken energy market, as did Conservative governments before it, but is it really broken and does it need fixing?
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...
What will the Autumn Budget mean for the energy sector?
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Rosebank: Oil and politics at play in Energy Voice documentary
An Energy Voice documentary answers key questions on the furore around Rosebank, the largest untapped find in UK waters and perhaps the most controversial oil field of recent times.
Why Orkney’s ports will see more success in 2024
Orkney Harbours has huge reason for optimism as it forges ahead with plans for 2024.
In pictures: 50 years of International School Aberdeen
Celebrating 50 years of International School Aberdeen, we are taking a look at some of the key moments during this time.
ADM’s Okhomina eyes big plans
These are difficult times for the oil industry but ADM Energy is working on expansion at its Aje field, offshore Nigeria. At the same time, the company is also on the hunt for new opportunities, backed by an agreement with Trafigura.
Efora’s pan-African outlook
Efora Energy sees its future as balanced between the exploration assets, where it began, and the fuel supply side, where it has focused in recent times.
SDX’s serendipitous capex timing
SDX Energy’s capital expenditure will fall to $24.7 million this year, while production is expected to be 66-72% higher than 2019.
Finding the Aquaterra Energy sweet spot
Construction and installation of subsea structures can be challenging in countries with limited local capacity, and Aquaterra Energy aims to fill a niche with its conductor supported platform (CSP).
GMS battles forward
Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has made progress in shoring up its future but much rests on its negotiations with lenders.
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Piper Alpha remembered 31 years after oil rig disaster
One of Scotland's most horrendous disasters in oil and gas history was remembered in Aberdeen today.
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