A clearer picture: how maximizing well test data can streamline CCUS developments
Detailed appraisal well testing can provide significant benefits for the de-risking and development of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects.
Carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS)
Germany paves way for major expansion of gas power plants
The plan requires developers to upgrade stations to burn hydrogen sometime between 2035 and 2040
Norway’s carbon capture scheme boosted by Germany’s change of heart
A Norwegian project to bury carbon under the seas is getting backing from Germany
Viking CCS project awards FEED contract to Technip Energies
The developers behind the Viking carbon capture and storage (CCS) project have awarded a front end engineering and design (FEED) contract to French firm Technip Energies.
EU plans big scale up of carbon removals to reach climate neutrality
The green shift in the 27-nation bloc, which is already legally bound to reduce greenhouse gases by 55% this decade, will affect every corner of the economy.
The value of well testing at carbon storage sites
Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) is recognised as one of the pivotal enabling processes in the global transition towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving 2050 net-zero targets.
Dealmakers’ view: What impact will the general election have on UK energy investment?
Upstream oil and gas is the main segment of the UK offshore energy industry likely to be impacted by uncertainty of a general election, top dealmakers have said.
UAE state-owned oil firm ADNOC invests in UK carbon capture firm Storegga
Carbon capture firm Storegga is a partner in the Acorn and Trudvang CCS projects
NSTA carbon storage licensing projects start to lock in industrial partners
The UK government outlined its CCUS Vision in December, but where will the carbon set to be stored in offshore sites be sourced from?
OEUK report outlines North Sea clean energy skills potential
The North Sea's skilled oil and gas specialists must be retained to power the transition to clean energy, according to a report released by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) today.
The world’s leader in Carbon Capture shows why it’s a long shot
Nearly 200 countries are in the home stretch of tough negotiations at COP28 over what the world should do to combat climate change.
Plans unveiled for £800m carbon capture project at Yorkshire waste-to-energy plant
Waste-to-energy operator Enfinium said the carbon removal project will remove the equivalent of the carbon emissions of "every household in Manchester out of the atmosphere"
Autumn statement signals ‘big change’ for UK oil and gas decom taxation, expert says
Treasury documents released last week could spell good news for North Sea decommissioning and CCUS investment, but tax uncertainty remains.
Large-scale carbon capture an ‘illusion’ for oil and gas companies
Oil and gas companies must let go of the “illusion” of “implausibly large” carbon capture solutions, reduce their fossil fuel production and invest more in clean energy to align with international climate goals, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said.
Why carbon capture is Big Oil’s solution for climate change
Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber is the President-Designate of the upcoming United Nations climate summit in Dubai, or COP28. He’s also head of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
Report finds 100 North Sea storage sites needed to meet 2050 CCUS demand
A new report from Xodus has found around 100 North Sea reservoirs will be needed to meet UK demand for carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) by 2050.
Energy Transition in the Middle East
The Middle East has long been synonymous with the oil and gas industry, with approximately 30% of the world’s oil currently produced in the region.
Well-Safe Solutions looks to CCUS as it hires energy transition manager
Aberdeen's Well-Safe Solutions has hired Alexa Duncan as its first energy transition manager as the firm targets carbon capture and storage and geothermal project capabilities.
Decarbonisation conference lauds progress, but warns UK could soon ‘lag behind’ global leaders
Over 200 energy industry leaders gathered in Aberdeen today as Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) held its first ever decarbonisation conference.
What is Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage?
One area of the energy sector that everyone will be looking at following today’s budget is carbon capture utilisation and storage, however, what does that mean?
Importance of carbon capture utilisation and storage comes to fore
Prior to 2023, the importance of carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) in decarbonisation strategies was somewhat understated.
WSP reappointed to advise government on the UK’s CCUS plans
The UK government has reappointed professional services consultancy WSP to advise on the delivery of the country’s Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) programme.
Allowing its engineers to ‘shine’ gives Wood the edge in the CCS market
Chief executive of Wood (LON:WG), Ken Gilmartin, says that his firm's growth in carbon capture comes from picking work that allows its “subject matter experts shine.”
Scottish energy secretary hits out at UK Government ‘lack of focus’ on just transition
Scottish Energy Secretary Neil Gray has responded to the UK Government’s North Sea and CCUS announcements.
Graham Stuart: Building on North Sea legacy is critical to UK’s energy future
UK energy minister Graham Stuart discusses the government's CCUS investment and its decision to back further North Sea licences