Nearly Half of Tory Voters Still Favor Net Zero, Study Says
Tory voters in the UK still favor the nation’s net zero climate target and want the government to help them go green, according to research by Onward, a conservative think tank.
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Energy sector helps Aberdeenshire firm achieve rapid growth
Aberdeenshire based digital workplace specialist Carbon Group has announced a doubling in revenue after diversifying to support the energy industry.
Royal opening for £420m Port of Aberdeen expansion
The Port of Aberdeen’s “transformational” £420 million expansion project has been officially opened by The Princess Royal on Friday, September 22.
Turnover of UK energy chiefs an ‘absolute disgrace’, says former minister
A former UK Government minister has taken the current regime to task for repeatedly changing who is in charge of the energy brief.
Opinion: Cutting demand and reducing reliance on fossil fuels
While the debate over whether to grant new licences for oil and gas developments in the North Sea continues to dominate headlines, the major challenge lies in reducing reliance and demand for fossil fuels overall.
Podcast: ‘We will not hit our net zero targets,’ warns UK energy leader
There is a “groundswell” of energy industry opinion that the UK is going to miss its net zero emissions targets.
Exxon says reaching net zero global emissions by 2050 ‘highly unlikely’
Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM) said the prospect of the world reaching net zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 is “highly unlikely” due to the drop in living standards that would come with such a scenario.
Infinite geothermal energy puts Iceland in vanguard of drive to net zero
Set in the heart of the unforgiving North Atlantic Ocean, some 175 miles away from its nearest neighbour, Iceland is on the front line of efforts to collar climate change, in all senses.
Video: Conga line of protestors escorted from BP AGM as the board are questioned on net zero strategy
Chairman Helge Lund had barely finished the first sentence of his opening remarks at BP's AGM before the interruptions began.
Pension funds show ‘deep frustration’ with BP ahead of AGM
Pension funds are expressing “deep frustration” with the net zero strategy of BP (LON: BP) as the firm’s chairman, Helge Lund, looks to be re-elected at the supermajor’s AGM.
Analysts warn that oil firms against ‘protecting the status quo’
Analysts at Wood Mackenzie have warned oil and gas firms to avoid "protecting the status quo" as they balance shareholder demands and low carbon guidelines.
MPs laugh at Graham Stuart’s net zero comments
An energy minister was met with laughter from the opposition benches when he told the Commons the rest of the world is "playing catch-up" with the UK when it comes to net zero.
Eliminate nuclear and gas? More questions than answers on Scotland’s baseload power
Brian Wilson takes a look at a recent Scottish Parliament committee, which had plenty of "possibilities and doubts" on the future but not a firm agenda on replacing Scotland's energy supply.
UK pushes for ‘step change’ in green financing to reach net zero
The UK published a revised version of its green finance strategy, laying out plans to track investment flows and boost transition finance as it seeks to become the world’s first net-zero aligned financial center.
Abu Dhabi bank first out of the blocks to target emissions
FAB is aiming to reduce scope one to three emissions in the oil and gas sector by 7 to 15% by 2030, from a 2021 baseline.
Aberdeen’s NZTC successfully test Methanol-powered gas turbine
Aberdeen’s Net Zero Technology Centre and Siemens Energy have successfully demonstrated a green methanol-powered aero-derived gas turbine.
Mission Zero calls for long-term consistency
Industrial strategies for clean energy technology manufacturing require an all-of-government approach, closely coordinating climate and energy security imperatives with economic opportunities, warns the International Energy Agency (IEA).
From Afghanistan to the North Sea: Meet the new Bos at CHC
CHC UK operations director, Harry Bos, speaks about his life before the North Sea and the plan for his firm in 2023.
India says its path to net zero must pass through fossil fuels
India defended its use of fossil fuels citing energy security priorities, even as the country vowed to remain committed to decarbonisation.
BP accounts for three ‘scenarios’ in 2023 Energy Outlook
BP has published its Energy Outlook for 2023, predicting three potential scenarios in the global energy markets following a turbulent 12 months.
UK could save over £100bn by focussing 100% on renewables, report claims
The UK could save “well over £100 billion” on the road to net zero by pursuing a “100% renewable energy mix”, according to a new report.
New gas boilers should be phased out within decade, says net zero review
New gas boilers should be phased out within a decade, according to the Government's net zero review.
Scotland’s energy strategy: ‘bold’, or a ‘betrayal’ – what do you think?
Politicians, analysts and workers have now all had some time to digest the Scottish Government’s ‘energy strategy and just transition plan’.
Nicola Sturgeon to unveil energy strategy charting move away from oil and gas
Nicola Sturgeon will today reveal her government's new energy strategy on the future of the North Sea and reducing dependence on oil and gas.
UK won’t hit net zero by 2050 on current course: DNV
The UK is going through a transition that will transform today’s energy system, writes DNV's Hari Vamadevan, but not sufficient to meet its 2050 Net Zero emissions commitments