Gunther Newcombe to leave role as lead for Shetland Orion project
Gunther Newcombe is to leave his position as the lead for Shetland’s flagship decarbonisation project.
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Shetland transition plans dealt blow after island misses out on ScotWind
The spread of offshore wind farms in Scotland could dent a key Shetland net zero project, which is working to decarbonise nearby oil and gas assets.
Turning oil and gas assets into ‘offshore energy hubs’ could save billions, says industry veteran
It is hoped the creation of offshore renewable hubs could provide an alternative to decommissioning oil and gas assets.
Strathclyde Uni joins Shetland Orion project
Strathcylde Uni has come aboard the Orion project in Shetland, a scheme to see major oil and gas fields in the region go net zero and produce clean fuel for the islands.
‘Serious intent’ to get major west of Shetland oil projects to net zero – Orion
West of Shetland operators are working with “serious intent” to get huge new oil projects “to a net zero outcome”, according to the head of a major clean energy scheme on the islands.
Oil veteran Gunther Newcombe recognised in New Year Honours list
Oil industry stalwart Gunther Newcombe has been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.
OGA director Gunther Newcombe to retire
An oil and gas industry veteran will retire upon leaving the sector’s regulator next year.
Focus on assets has been ‘vital’ in North Sea’s improved performance, says OGA
The focus of industry and the OGA on asset stewardship has played a vital role in the turnaround of performance across the UKCS.
All’s well that ends well as long as the exit’s efficient
More than 7,800 wells were drilled on the UK continental shelf over the 50 years through to the end of 2017.
OGA releases fresh set of data ahead of 30th Offshore Licencing Round
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has once again released new data in an effort to attract and incentivise North Sea exploration.
OGA sets aims to shave decom costs down to £39billion
Decommissioning the North Sea could cost an estimated £59.7billion but the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has set a goal of completing the work for less than £39billion.
OGA unveils new measures for unlocking vital North Sea data
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has announced new measures aimed at making data openly available and to stimulate interest in the UK North Sea in advance of the 30th offshore licensing round.
‘Boom and bust’ habits warning as crude rises
North Sea oil and gas companies must avoid reverting to bad old habits now that Brent crude is back above $50 a barrel, the industry regulator has warned.
North Sea projects typically late and over budget, OGA reviews
A study of nearly sixty major North Sea oil and gas projects has shown that they are typically late and significantly over budget.
Lazy or fantastic about technology? ITF delegates hear contrasting views
The oil and gas industry can be “lazy” about adopting new technologies or “fantastic” at it, according to two of the speakers in a panel debate at the ITF event at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre yesterday.
OGA awards £20m seismic for UK North Sea
Industry regulator the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has awarded contracts for a second UK Government-funded £20million seismic campaign aimed at boosting North Sea exploration.
12 things you need to know about the new North Sea licensing round
Energy Voice sat down with the Oil and Gas Authority's director of exploration and production, Gunther Newcombe, to discuss how the 29th licensing round differs from previous rounds and learn more about its many North Sea firsts.
Subsea Expo 2016: UK North Sea sector fighting back to maximise recovery
The North Sea is fighting back to meet the challenges of maximising economic recovery from the UKCS, according to the industry regulator.