‘We need more projects like Rosebank’: Industry reacts to oil field approval
"We need more projects like Rosebank," says Offshore Energies UK, following news the project received has received the green light from the regulator.
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Grant Shapps: Not awarding new oil and gas licences is ‘bonkers policy’
Energy Secretary Grant Shapps has branded a suggestion not to provide new oil and gas licences as "bonkers policy".
Green MP says Rosebank electrification via Shetland windfarm would reduce energy security
The Green Party MP Caroline Lucas has claimed the electrification of the proposed Rosebank oil field from the Viking windfarm would harm energy security.
Government challenged over ‘gas giveaway’ incentives, Rosebank support
MPs challenged the government over its energy efficiency performance and the continued licensing of new oil and gas fields, while a government minister reiterated a continued need for fossil fuels.
‘Windfall tax, windfall tax, windfall tax’: How Twitter is reacting to BP profits
Social media platform Twitter is ablaze with reactions and hot takes on the profits announcement of energy giant BP (LON: BP)...and they're all pretty much calling for the same thing.
Sunak reinstates fracking ban in reversal of Liz Truss policy
Rishi Sunak has reinstated a ban on fracking in England, in a reversal of his predecessor Liz Truss’ policy.
‘Can we cut through the crap here’ – Green MP clashes with OEUK boss during government committee
A senior North Sea figure crossed swords with the UK’s only Green Party MP during a heated discussion about the future of the energy industry.
MPs slammed for voting down plans for offshore training passport
Politicians have been accused of letting down offshore workers after plans for a training passport were voted down in Westminster.
MPs urged to back offshore passport for just transition
Environmental campaigners and trade unions have called for MPs to back the creation of an offshore training scheme to help workers move between the oil and gas and renewables sectors more easily.
Approval of six North Sea oilfields will support ‘thousands of north-east jobs’
North-east Conservative MP David Duguid has thrown his support behind plans to fast-track the approval of six North Sea oilfields.
UKEF considering FPSOs in Brazil, pipeline in Uganda
As the period for comments on UK Export Finance’s (UKEF) plans close, a campaigning group has highlighted a number of hydrocarbon projects in which the agency may play a role.
Climate Growth Plan puts UK on right track but more action needed, say detractors
Wide-ranging plans to cut carbon emissions and boost the economy put the UK on the right track but more action is needed, the Government has been urged.
Where is the environment, Green Party’s Caroline Lucas to ask Labour and Tories
Labour and the Conservatives will be criticised for creating an “almost environment-free” General Election as the Greens take to the streets to raise concerns.
Mixed response to UK government move to end coal power
The announcement that the UK is phasing out coal has been widely welcomed, but plans to shift to gas power have been described as an alcoholic swapping one type of drink for another.