Johnson commits U.K. to deepest greenhouse gas cuts in G-20
Boris Johnson pledged the deepest cuts in greenhouse gas emissions in the Group of 20 nations, aiming to put the U.K. in the vanguard of the fight against climate change.
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BP, Shell, OGUK, OGTC and others launch ‘Manifesto for Clean Growth’
A new “Manifesto for Clean Growth” unites public, private and third sector partners in a shared mission to identify the economic opportunities a net-zero future offers the Scottish economy.
UK Government needs to include outside experts when formulating net zero policy, says IfG report
The UK Government has been urged to change how it shapes energy policy or risk hindering efforts to reach its 2050 net zero target.
OGA launches study of potential energy hub site
An in-depth feasibility study to identify the value of creating an energy hub on the Norfolk coast has been launched.
Petrobras CEO calls net zero a fad, echoing Exxon oil focus
Petrobras is pledging a 25% cut in carbon emissions by 2030, but that hasn’t stopped Chief Executive Officer Roberto Castello Branco from dismissing pledges by peers to completely neutralize their carbon footprints two decades later.
Digital technology has ‘central role to play’ in reaching net zero
Digital technology has a "central role to play" in achieving net zero emissions and tech giants must play their part, a report has said.
ReFLEX Orkney launches ‘ground-breaking’ green energy services
A “ground-breaking” new local energy company has been launched in Orkney as part of plans to support the “green industrial revolution”.
‘A bright future for Levenmouth’: £18m for world’s first project to heat homes with 100% green hydrogen
Fife has leapt closer to launching the world’s first 100% green hydrogen network with the announcement of an £18 million funding boost.
Fifth of North Sea jobs could go by 2050 without ‘urgent investment’ in net zero solutions, says OGTC report
The number of jobs in the North Sea energy sector could fall by 20% in the coming years without “urgent investment” in offshore net zero solutions.
Scotland facing renewables ‘planning logjam’, according to new report
Scotland is facing a “planning logjam” which could jeopardise the country’s 2045 net zero targets, according to new research.
The Brewery Strikes Back: Brewdog compares BP to ‘Darth Vader’ in spat over emissions
The CEO of Brewdog has entered into a public spat with BP over its carbon emissions, comparing the energy giant to “Darth Vader”.
Energy transition: How to protect your intellectual property
The oil & gas sector has a vital role to play in transitioning to net zero by 2050, and in mature basins like the UKCS, much can be achieved. Innovation and technology will be key to unlocking many of these opportunities.
OGUK, Shell, Wood & Unite react to Boris Johnson’s ‘green industrial revolution’ plans
Westminster’s multi-billion pound plan for a “green industrial revolution” has been touted as a “welcome signal” of what the UK’s path to net zero may look like.
SSE to launch public consultation on plans for new multi-billion pound wind farm off Scottish coast
SSE Renewables will launch a consultation next week on proposals for a new “multi-billion pound” offshore wind farm off the coast of Scotland.
Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater – caution urged amid net-zero push
UK oil and gas industry figures have stressed the need to protect indigenous hydrocarbon production amid the nation’s drive to net-zero.
Biden administration could encourage ‘more predictable’ pipeline of offshore wind developments
A leading industry expert is expecting a “rapid” uptake in renewable projects in the US post-election as the new administration makes good on its clean energy pledges.
OGUK conference to explore decommissioning in a low carbon future
The contribution decommissioning can make to the low carbon future will be a key theme at OGUK’s first ever virtual conference later this month.
OGTC drops ‘oil and gas’ from name in soft rebrand
The Oil and Gas Technology Centre has given itself a soft rebrand as simply “OGTC”, dropping hydrocarbons from the title.
Occidental is first U.S. oil major to target net zero emissions
Occidental Petroleum Corp. became the first major U.S. oil producer to aim for net zero emissions from everything it extracts and sells, accelerating an industry trend that’s become commonplace in Europe.
Big oil has a long way to go on setting emissions targets
Just five of the 39 largest oil and gas companies have announced carbon-reduction targets that match levels needed to avoid a 2-degree Celsius temperature increase. And only 20 have taken initial steps to disclose how they plan to lower emissions produced by both their operations and electricity use, known respectively as Scope 1 and Scope 2.
SSE commits to net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Scottish energy firm SSE has joined the “Race To Zero” campaign, pledging to reduce its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 at the latest.
Eni and Hitecvision create new company for green energy projects in Norway
Eni and private equity firm Hitecvision have started up a new company aimed at developing new green energy projects in Norway.
Labour calls for £30billlion green recovery investment to cut carbon and create jobs
The Government has been urged to invest at least £30 billion in the next 18 months on a green recovery to create hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Ineos launches new clean hydrogen business
Chemicals giant Ineos has launched a new business aimed at developing and building clean hydrogen capacity across Europe.
U.S. climate reversal will see Biden join world’s green momentum
President-elect Joe Biden plans to push for the most progressive climate policy the U.S. has ever had, aligning the world’s second-largest carbon emitter with a growing group of nations aggressively tackling global warming.