Leaders line up to back plans to deliver clean, affordable technology worldwide
More than 40 world leaders have backed a plan to deliver clean, affordable technology around the world by 2030, the UK Government has said.
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Net zero flurry confirmed the oil and gas sector’s core role in achieving net zero
Last month saw the UK Government unveil its Net Zero Strategy, the Treasury publish its Net Zero Review and the Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy give its go-ahead for the UK’s first two carbon capture projects.
Australia is ahead of the pack for green hydrogen export potential
Suppliers with access to low-cost renewables will have a competitive advantage when it comes to green hydrogen production. Australia and the Middle East sit in the top echelons for solar irradiance and offer massive green hydrogen potential, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest analysis.
‘The hard work starts now’: BP chosen to help establish Aberdeen as ‘world-class’ hydrogen hub
Aberdeen City Council (ACC) has picked oil and gas giant BP (LON: BP) as the preferred bidder to help build a green hydrogen production hub.
Australia’s Woodside plans $748m hydrogen export hub
Woodside (ASX:WPL) today unveiled plans for a A$1 billion ($748 million) hydrogen export plant south of Perth that is designed to export low carbon energy overseas and boost renewable energy supplies in Western Australia.
OGUK report praises operators for progress on emissions, bosses say Acorn snub won’t impact targets
UK offshore oil and gas emissions fell by 10% last year, compared to 2018, as Covid-19 sparked lower levels of activity.
Petrochemicals giant Ineos launches hydrogen campaign
Ineos is positioning itself to take a leading role in the “hydrogen revolution” with the launch of a new campaign.
Technip wins gig at one of India’s largest hydrogen projects
Technip Energies (PARIS:TE) has been awarded an engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning contract by NTPC for its Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Based Hydrogen Generation Plant project at Vindhyachal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Make hydrogen in summer to power Britain in winter, networks say
The UK could store enough power in underground reservoirs during the summer to get it through winter in future, according to a report which backs hydrogen technology.
Shell ‘keeping fingers crossed’ for Acorn ahead of UK Gov CCS announcement
There is just a fortnight to go until the UK Government could reveal the two projects that will form its carbon capture and storage (CCS) vanguard.
Aberdeen City Council wins funding to progress hydrogen and solar ambitions
Aberdeen City Council has won a share of a £1million pot to progress its ambitions for hydrogen and solar projects.
Gas production key to decarbonising the UK energy sector
Spiralling gas prices and shortages of fuel on the UK’s forecourts have brought into sharp focus the importance of ensuring policy protects the country’s energy supplies throughout the energy transition.
SSE Thermal: Focussing on flexibility for a net zero future
The countdown to COP26 is well and truly upon us. In a few short weeks, world leaders will gather in Glasgow for crucial talks on climate change, with a focus on cutting carbon to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Renewables in Scotland: Reasons to be cheerful?
Is it my imagination or are things looking up a bit on the renewables front here in Scotland?
CCS a once in a generation opportunity for Peterhead, says port boss
A boss at Peterhead Port Authority has hailed carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a once in a generation opportunity for the town.
Transitioning to net zero
As in life, the Energy Transition and achievement of Net Zero, in my mind, is about balance.
Chiyoda, Mitsubishi, Sembcorp, band together for hydrogen
Chiyoda, Mitsubishi, and Sembcorp Industries, have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the feasibility of setting up a hydrogen supply chain in Singapore.
Thailand’s PTTEP gets new boss, eyes energy transition
State-backed Thai player PTT Exploration & Production’s (PTTEP’s) new chief executive, Montri Rawanchaikul, intends to strengthen the firm’s core upstream business in Southeast Asia, while preparing for new energy opportunities.
TotalEnergies launches world’s largest clean hydrogen infrastructure fund
TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE - 41p) (NYSE:TTE), has launched world’s largest fund exclusively dedicated to clean hydrogen infrastructure solutions.
ExxonMobil and Rosneft team up on carbon management
ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) and Rosneft (MCX:ROSN) have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on the assessment of lower-carbon technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their operations.
Taking the temperature: ESG investing in the energy industry
Global energy companies are shifting to ESG investing; but what are the drivers to decarbonise and the innovative approaches being deployed? In this new series, Mike Scott takes the temperature of the industry’s response to date, as well as the challenges ahead that this shift will present.
‘Frustration and sadness’ as contract for Scottish hydrogen project goes overseas
A leading energy adviser has lamented the decision to award a contract for a major Scottish hydrogen project to a company from Norway.
Wood to carry out work for Humber Zero decarbonisation project
Wood, of Aberdeen, has been chosen to carry out work for a major decarbonisation project in England.
Peterhead Port could need ‘second berth’ to support hydrogen and CO2 transportation
Peterhead’s future as a crucial hub for the transportation of low carbon fuel and emissions was discussed by ministers in Westminster this week.
North Sea infrastructure could get fresh lease on life with hydrogen production
A new report has examined how ageing North Sea infrastructure could be repurposed for wind-powered hydrogen production.