Power couple: This BP husband and wife are major players on opposite sides of energy industry’s future
BP executives Starlee Sykes and Al Vickers have a lot in common as a married couple of seven years.
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ADB, Indonesia, Philippines, team up to replace coal with cleaner power
The Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM) Southeast Asia Partnership, which aims to accelerate the retirement of existing coal-fired power, is the first of its kind in Asia Pacific and aims to help fast-forward Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition.
Decom North Sea readying for ‘upsurge’ in decommissioning campaigns
As strange as it may seem, the North Sea, in its current form anyway, is slowly but steadily entering its twilight years.
‘Today, it jars’: Over 40% of Aberdeen oil firms have not signed up to net zero targets, finds survey
A significant percentage of oil and gas firms in the Aberdeen area are yet to sign up to net zero targets, according to a new survey from the chamber of commerce and accountancy firm KPMG.
BP ‘not struggling’ to attract graduates to work in oil, says CEO
BP has insisted that it is “not struggling” to convince graduates to enter the oil and gas industry.
Funding growth for energy transition ‘not a problem’ for BP, says CEO
BP (LON: BP) chief executive Bernard Looney said today that the company will have no problem in funding the growth needed to fuel the transition.
Fasken explainer: ‘Net Zero’ commitments and the Energy Transition
In the energy sector, as elsewhere, fundamental change happens slowly … until it happens all at once. We are witnessing just such a dynamic as energy companies adopt new or more ambitious goals to achieve “Net Zero” greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the run-up to COP26 in Glasgow.
Aberdeen’s all-energy opportunity on the agenda at Grant Thornton roundtable
“I really believe we’re just in a 1-2 year window of this going from oil and gas to all energy”, David Currie, group CEO of Proserv, said, “the question for me is: Can Aberdeen come with it?”
How decommissioning discussions can deliver value-Add
With expertise drawn from across the energy sector and a proven ability to tackle niche challenges, Add Energy shows that decommissioning complexity can be streamlined – and it may not signal the end of the road for every asset.
Multi-million pound energy transition skills initiative launched for Aberdeen
A new transition skills initiative designed to focus on solving “real life climate change energy issues” has been launched in Aberdeen.
Let’s not repeat the mistakes of the past in Africa’s energy transition
Africa has suffered in the past as a result of European ambitions and this must not be repeated as the world works out how best to tackle climate change, participants at an Aberdeen University event said.
Energy industry heavyweights raise the virtual curtain on COP26
North Sea heavy hitters have raised the virtual curtain on COP26 ahead of the landmark conference getting underway in Scotland next week.
McKinsey: The big choices facing oil leaders as the transition ramps up
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the energy industry has had to face up to challenges that would have seemed unimaginable a few years ago.
Call to unlock green jobs with North Sea offshore training passport
Oil and gas workers could find it easier to get trained for a shift into “greener” jobs under proposals considered by the Scottish Government.
Australia commits to net-zero emissions target but lags on 2030
Australia, one of the world’s top per-capita polluters, finally agreed to a plan to zero out its carbon emissions by 2050 but fell short of committing to harder short-term targets demanded by climate activists.
UK energy minister welcomes OGUK’s new Supply Chain Champion during first visit to Aberdeen
The UK’s energy minister has visited Europe’s oil and gas capital for the first time since he took up the role last month.
OGA prepared to get tough over energy transition
The UK’s offshore oil and gas industry could come to an end within a decade on the current reserves/production trajectory, according to data recently published by regulator, the Oil and gas Authority.
Humanising the energy transition
Like many other global businesses, we have made our own commitment in the drive towards net zero. For us, it is that we will be a carbon neutral business before the end of 2022. The big question then is, how will we get there?
Transitioning to net zero
As in life, the Energy Transition and achievement of Net Zero, in my mind, is about balance.
‘New purpose’ for BP as society demands ‘different things’ from energy, says UK boss
BP’s UK country head says the oil and gas giant’s move into the renewables market is being driven by society demanding “different things” from energy.
Young energy professionals voyage across Scotland to showcase net zero initiatives ahead of COP26
Several young energy professionals have undertaken a voyage across Scotland to spotlight the country’s net zero offerings.
There’s a fortune to be made in the obscure metals behind clean power
The era-defining shift from fossil fuels to clean energy will deliver an unprecedented new boom for commodities—and an opportunity for investors—as a range of relatively obscure materials become essential to delivering emissions-free power, transport and heavy industry.
Scottish energy secretary commits to more ScotWind rounds during current parliament
Scotland’s cabinet secretary for energy and net zero says plans are in the pipeline for more offshore leasing rounds over the course of the current parliament.
Thailand’s PTT closer to ruling EV market in Southeast Asia
Thai oil and gas group PTT has signed a joint venture deal with leading electronics producer Foxconn to make electric vehicles (EVs) as Thailand aims to become the region's top manufacturer and exporter of EVs. The move underscores the state-backed energy company's desire to diversify away from the traditional oil and gas business, which may have slower growth potential in the long run.
’40 years in the oil industry…but nothing has been as rewarding as this’: Boosting business with Grey Matters
“The opportunities to make a difference, to be involved in something that becomes a legacy…as you get older you realise those opportunities are not every day.”