The importance of decommissioning wells in the North Sea
The North Sea has been a powerhouse of oil and gas production for over five decades.
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Operators could face fines as North Sea decommissioning still lags
The pace of North Sea oil and gas decommissioning continues to lag behind targets, with operators who fail to comply being liable to face fines of up to £1 million.
Navigating mental health challenges beneath our hard hats
The more you do something, the easier it becomes, right? Well, unfortunately for me that isn't always the case, especially as I suffer from social anxiety.
‘Major opportunity’ for UK firms in Australian hydrogen market, report finds
UK companies have a "major opportunity" to export their expertise in hydrogen development to the Australian market, according to a report from Xodus.
Charging Forward: Major Scottish battery storage projects approved and more
Energy Voice takes a look at major developments in the UK energy storage sector in our new series, Charging Forward.
Wales approves 92MW Twyn Hywel onshore wind farm
The Welsh Government has granted planning permission to the 92.4MW Twyn Hywel onshore wind farm in Wales.
Lawsuit aims to stop Gryphon decommissioning
An independent operator has filed a lawsuit to stop plans to decommission the Gryphon floating production storage and offload (FPSO) vessel.
SSEN submits planning application for massive substation near Peterhead
SSEN Transmission has submitted a planning application for a 570-acre substation hub near Peterhead.
Plans for England’s largest wind farm signal post-ban capacity ramp up
Cubico has announced plans to develop England’s biggest onshore wind farm, signalling a potential ramp up of capacity after the end of the de facto ban.
Brent Charlie topside loaded in to UK port for decommissioning
Mammoet has skidded the Brent Charlie topside into place for decommissioning at the Able Seaton Port in Hartlepool.
Ørsted ‘pleased’ with Q3 earnings following CfD wins
Danish energy giant Ørsted (CPH: ORSTED) earned £2.65 billion (DKK 23.6 bn) before taxes in the first nine months of 2024.
Energetic Future: UK and Norway’s North Sea Partnership for a Clean Energy Revolution
In the race to meet climate targets and secure a resilient energy supply, the UK and Norway have emerged as pivotal partners, leveraging their shared North Sea resources to drive innovation and economic growth.
Damage caused by delayed or cancelled Scottish projects is no longer acceptable
I’m seriously concerned for the energy industry in Scotland, writes Energy Voice columnist Dick Winchester.
Fuelling the hydrogen economy: Oil and gas workers are essential for thousands of new energy jobs
As the hydrogen sector continues its growth trajectory, there will be significant challenges for skills supply and demand. Lucie Booth, product development manager at OPITO, discusses how to supercharge the global hydrogen transformation:
US Foundation’s drillship dilemma as Joides Resolution retired early
Recently, Joides Resolution (JR), arguably the most famous research drillship of all time, was prematurely retired and is now in the early stages of being stripped of its equipment prior to scrapping.
Centrica boss Chris O’Shea says government must avoid ‘perverse incentives’
Centrica's chief executive Chris O’Shea has warned that the UK government must avoid “perverse incentives” that encourage grid operators to leave power capacity unused.
Decommissioning technology puts intervention at the FrontRow
Decommissioning of North Sea wells and infrastructure is happening – but perhaps more slowly than the supply chain supporting the activity had hoped.
National grid operator says clean power mission is ‘achievable’
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has today concluded that the UK government’s mission to decarbonise the electricity grid by 2030 is “achievable”.
Shell, BP CEOs defend transition strategy with biofuel highlight
Top European energy executives have denied backpedaling on the energy transition, in part by pointing to their investments in biofuels.
From Washington to Westminster: the weight of choices in US elections
The outcome of the US elections will not only shape US domestic policy but will also have far-reaching implications for international relationships, particularly for us in the UK.
Have you unlocked the true power of predictive maintenance?
In today’s energy sector data flows faster than ever and can be the key to companies realising gains and efficiency. However, many organisations struggle to turn vast amounts of information into actionable insights, leaving them bogged down by analytics that don't drive real change.
Aberdeen’s Exceed secures Centrica Rough contract
Well and reservoir management firm Exceed has secured a contract with Centrica Energy Storage for the redevelopment of the Rough gas storage field.
Driving the UAE’s Net Zero vision: Harnessing technology, innovation, and people power
Technology innovation and digital transformation are fundamental to the UAE’s ambitious energy transition. Myrtle Dawes CEO of the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC), touches on how the UAE can become one of the nations to lead the charge towards a sustainable future.
The Clean Energy Transition in the Middle East
The Middle East has long been associated with the oil and gas industry and while hydrocarbon production is likely to continue playing a major role for decades, various countries in the region are seeking to position themselves as leaders in the transition to cleaner energy production.
Wind decommissioning – taking the circularity route
Decommissioning is a brutal piece of terminology as it basically means removing something from service; rendering it permanently unusable; putting it totally out of reach. No matter how.