Oil and Gas UK brands climate group report ‘misleading’
Oil and Gas UK has rebuked claims in a new report from a coalition of climate action groups as being “misleading”.
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Diversifying out of oil and gas ‘absolutely what companies should be doing’ says Sir Ian Wood
Sir Ian Wood has said diversifying into areas out of oil and gas is “absolutely what companies should be doing”.
Energy transition ‘accelerated’ by coronavirus
The north-east oil and gas sector’s approach to energy transition is being accelerated by the Covid-19 crisis, according to the chairman of Scottish commercial law firm Burness Paull.
Exclusive: ‘World first’ floating green hydrogen project coming to Aberdeen
Aberdeen has been selected as the home for the “world’s first” offshore floating facility to produce green hydrogen.
OGA chief hopes for sector deal ‘towards end of this year’
The head of the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) hopes a government sector deal for the North Sea will be agreed by the end of the year.
UK Government urged to set cost reduction targets for renewable hydrogen
The UK Government is being urged to set cost reduction targets for renewable hydrogen in order to provide cheap energy for consumers.
Industry expert warns Scotland needs to act fast to stay at forefront of floating wind
The boss of one of Scotland's leading renewable developments has warned the country needs to be proactive if it’s going to maintain its places as a "world leader" in floating wind.
BP ‘won’t rule out’ further North Sea oil exploration despite 40% production cut pledge
BP has said it "will not rule out further exploration at all" in the North Sea, despite a pledge to cut global oil production by 40% within the decade.
We do need a planned energy transition
I read with keen interest Sanjoy Sen’s recent Energy Voice article that criticizes me for causing dithering to the UK’s pathway to net zero. I would challenge much of his narrative and assertions.
Energy transition may ‘push’ oil majors to sell or swap $100billion of assets – Rystad
Oil majors may be "pushed" to sell or swap more than $100billion of assets due to the energy transition, according to Rystad Energy.
BP counsel says energy transition is ‘enormous opportunity for lawyers’
The energy transition is an “enormous opportunity for lawyers”, according to the managing counsel for BP North Sea.
Zero Carbon Campaign publishes white paper outlining need for new carbon pricing
A leading environmental group is calling on the UK Government to price energy emissions more effectively in order to meet net zero targets.
Europe set for biggest shift yet in financing cleaner growth
The European Union will unleash as many green bonds as the world issued last year, testing the level of investor interest in financing a shift toward cleaner economies.
Maersk Drilling sets ‘industry leading’ target to slash emissions by 50% by 2030
Maersk Drilling has set a new target to cut emissions from its operations by 50% within the decade.
Aberdeen hydrogen debate highlights dangers of dithering
Question: Was Aberdeen right to order a new fleet of hydrogen-powered double-decker buses - or was Coventry right to go electric instead?
Why the ‘friendless’ oil industry needs to reframe the debate for exploration and production
Reframing the debate: why we should be talking about how to improve exploration and production
‘Over-selling’ hydrogen in Aberdeen?
Recent press coverage of BP’s partnership with Aberdeen, where BP will become the planning and technical adviser on the “net zero vision” for Aberdeen 2045, together with the AREG chairwomen’s EV article on 'A hydrogen future on the horizon’, raised concerns in my mind relating to over-selling hydrogen.
Trade bodies announce new partnership aimed at driving net-zero transition
A trio of trade bodies have announced a new partnership to help promote and drive the transition to a net zero economy.
Saipem and Snam join forces to develop new energy transition technologies
Saipem has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a leading energy infrastructure operator to start working together on new energy transition technologies.
Brits ready to hand government more power on climate change
The British public wants government to play a bigger role in tackling climate change, including bringing forward a ban on diesel and gasoline cars and taxing frequent fliers.
SVPs for strategy of Edison International & NRG Energy join Reuters Events ‘Reshaping Energy’ webinar
Reuters Events - today announced the second episode in a new three-part broadcast on Energy Transition. The future energy system will mark a radical overhaul of the energy business ecosystem, with traditional industry diving lines set to be blurred. Speed and timing will be crucial for those looking to stay on the right side of the transition.
Oil industry needs ‘real, tangible action’ to win hearts and minds
“We need to come to work for a greater reason than making money; we need to have purpose in everything we do.”
We must lead. We must act.
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a vast impact on people’s lives, as well as on companies around the world.
Embracing disruption to accelerate the energy transition
The Covid-19 pandemic has not only had a dramatic impact on our day-to-day lives, it has also acted as a catapult for energy transition action.
Energy transition progressing too slowly to meet Paris Agreement, according to new forecast
Governments are on course to miss the Paris Agreement with deep decarbonisation of the world’s energy system still 15 years away, according to a new forecast.