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‘Hot water is not as sexy as oil and gas – we are trying to change that’: Aberdeen awaits first major geothermal event
SPE Aberdeen’s inaugural geothermal event aims to highlight the potential in burgeoning sector, with a particular focus on how oil and gas skills can help drive transition in the field.
What is the ideal low carbon energy mix? More questions than answers
Every country is trying to figure out how to create a secure, clean and affordable energy system. So what’s the ideal low carbon energy mix for the UK?
Supporting the energy transition with decarbonisation expertise
Since early 2020, the challenges presented by Covid-19, coupled with increasing pressure to decarbonise operations, resulted in the oil and gas sector facing one of the most challenging, and transformative, periods in its history.
Aftermath of COP26 questions future of fossil fuels finance and what’s next for renewable energy investing
The COP26 climate conference in Glasgow should have made uncomfortable viewing for fossil fuel executives.
Energy Transition Market Outlook – A View from the Transition Leaders
In May 2021, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released Net Zero by 2050: a Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector, the first comprehensive study of how to transition to a net zero energy system by 2050, while ensuring stable and affordable energy supplies, universal energy access, and enabling robust economic growth.
Former BP boss Lord Browne says its time to break up Big Oil
Oil majors should do more to break themselves up into separate low-carbon and fossil fuels businesses, according to Lord Browne, the former boss of BP.
‘I am Brad and I proudly work in the oil industry – don’t judge me’
If you work in the oil industry this feels like the mandatory, apologetic disclaimer required before being allowed to weigh-in on the energy transition nowadays.
BP says commitment to Scotland is its ‘unique differentiator’ in ScotWind bid
BP's “long-term” commitment to Scotland is a key selling point for the company and its partner EnBW in winning ScotWind acreage, according to the bid’s top boss.
Tenaris invests in UK facility upgrades following record sales
Christopher Langrill, Tenaris Commercial Director in the UK, looks back on 2021 and shares how Tenaris has consolidated its position in the region while looking to advance the energy transition.
Time to detox?
So, unlike the majority of turkeys, you’ve survived another Christmas of excess; and thoughts are probably returning to those same old clichés and noble ideals.
Pryme Group: Supply chain’s ‘natural evolution’ is key to energy transition
The offshore supply chain is crucial for the energy sector’s goal of achieving net zero, with commitment to a smooth energy transition and relevant opportunities from industry leaders vital to reach carbon neutrality, writes David Hutchinson, director with engineering and manufacturing specialist Pryme Group.
‘A school for superpowers’
2021 was a big year for climate change.
An abundance of opportunity and innovation will drive next phase of UKCS’ transition journey
The UKCS oil and gas industry has weathered some tough times in its past, but the last two years have been perhaps the most challenging, and the most critical in terms of shaping its future.
‘We’re backing the oil and gas sector’: UK Government responds to Aberdeen business leaders
The UK energy secretary has responded to a letter penned by 58 Aberdeen business leaders which called for a more “reasoned debate” on the future of oil and gas.
OGUK: ‘When people don’t perceive us to be genuine…we need to push a bit harder’
Between COP, Cambo and a host of other increasingly political issues around fossil fuels, EV puts it to Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) chief executive Deirdre Michie that the trade body’s rhetoric to defend the sector has ramped up in recent months.
Securing energy supply to meet growing demand
Without any doubt, 2021 has been a better year than 2020 in the energy sector. It’s been a more progressive year and there are positive signs that the energy transition is gaining momentum.
Oil CEOs strike back with warning on the energy transition
Buoyed by high oil prices, the bosses of the biggest explorers this week laid out a vision for the energy transition that hinges on more fossil-fuel investment rather than less.
Big choices for big oil as energy transition sets tone for 2022, says Woodmac
It’s set to be an action-packed year for majors, independents and national oil companies (NOCs) alike in 2022. Big choices will set strategic trajectories for the energy transition ahead and the M&A market is set to heat up with multi-billion dollar acquisitions on the horizon, reports energy research company Wood Mackenzie.
Former Champions League ref to lead Aberdeen University energy transition centre
Aberdeen University has appointed a renowned geologist to head up its new energy transition centre.
Former Westwood CEO sets up new consultancy targeting ‘£821m market opportunity’
A trio of energy analytics heavyweights, who have overseen more than $30billion (£22.5bn) of oil and gas deals, have teamed up to form a new research and consulting firm in Aberdeen.
Airline major joins Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group
One of the world’s largest airlines has become a member of an Aberdeen-based energy transition organisation.
Enel to spend $191bn to speed up energy transition
Enel plans to invest 170 billion euros ($191 billion) this decade to accelerate its shift to greener energy sources.
Petronas hooks up with Baker Hughes for energy transition tech
State-backed Malaysian energy company Petronas has signed a pact with Baker Hughes to collaborate on technological developments supporting the energy transition.
BP teams up with Aberdeen harbour to help Granite City go green
Energy giant BP has reinforced its commitment to making Aberdeen a greener place by forming a new partnership with the city's harbour.