Germany faces tough call on drilling in protected North Sea marine zone
Germany will scrutinize an application to drill for natural gas at a protected marine site after explorer One-Dyas BV cleared a key hurdle with local authorities.
Netherlands
Europe coming to terms with LNG, Shell says, but still short
“Two or three years ago all you would hear about [from policymakers] was decarbonisation. Now, I think there’s much more balanced conversation around security of supply, affordability and decarbonisation,” Hill said.
Shell seeks to reduce its stake in Dutch offshore wind farm
Shell Plc (LON:SHEL) is looking to sell part of its stake in a wind farm it built off the coast of the Netherlands as the company aims to drive more value for shareholders.
UAE uses COP28 to push Adnoc, Masdar agenda
The briefing pack on the various countries often reiterated one point. “There is no conflict between sustainable development of any country’s natural resources and its commitment to climate change.”
Netherlands first carbon storage project launched
A final investment decision has been made on Porthos, the first major CO2 transport and storage system in the Netherlands.
Kistos successful appeal sees five year extension to license
Kistos (LSE: KIST) successfully appeals the Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs' decision and receives a five-year extension on its license.
New power line between UK and Netherlands ‘could power 1.8m homes’
A new power line between the UK and the Netherlands will deliver enough electricity to "power more homes than Manchester and Birmingham combined", the Government has announced.
The heat all of Europe needs is right under our feet
Energy security has never been more important than it is now, given the present geopolitical situation in Europe.
Netherlands plans to end Russian LNG imports, minister says
The Dutch government is working on ending all liquefied natural gas imports from Russia, according to Energy Minister Rob Jetten.
Europe’s first uncrewed offshore integrity inspection undertaken by TAQA
TAQA Netherlands has become Europe's first oil and gas operator to complete an uncrewed offshore integrity inspection.
Parkmead Group shares skyrocket after it announces new gas discovery
Shares in Parkmead Group have shot up nearly 20% after the Aberdeen-based energy firm announced a new onshore gas discovery in the Netherlands.
HSM wins deal to build wind-powered North Sea gas platform
HSM Offshore Energy has won the fabrication contract for a North Sea gas platform which will be powered by wind energy.
ONE-Dyas sanctions £450m North Sea gas field powered by wind energy
ONE-Dyas and its partners have approved a £450 million gas field in the North Sea which will be powered by wind energy.
Dutch government sets target of 70GW offshore wind by 2050
The Dutch government will extend its offshore wind goals to target 70 gigawatts (GW) of capacity by 2050 and expand hydrogen production in the North Sea.
Dutch eye windfall tax in $16 billion plan to ease energy costs
The Dutch government is said to be working on up to 16 billion euros ($16 billion) in funding to alleviate the burden of high energy prices and runaway inflation on its citizens.
Spirit Energy launches consultation on Aberdeen job cuts
North Sea operator Spirit Energy has launched a consultation on redundancies in Aberdeen.
Netherlands drops OPL 245 probe into Shell
The Dutch Public Prosecutor has dropped its investigation into Shell’s role in acquiring OPL 245 in Nigeria, following a similar move from Italy earlier this week.
Neptune Energy to go ‘beyond net zero’ by 2030
Neptune Energy has announced it aims to store more carbon than it emits from its operations and the products it sells by 2030.
Shell appoints Sinead Gorman to replace Jessica Uhl as CFO
Shell (LON: SHEL) has appointed Sinead Gorman as its new chief financial officer (CFO), replacing incumbent Jessica Uhl.
Dutch oil and gas sector mulls UK-style transition deal
Amid the departure of Shell and the planned closure of the country’s largest gas field, producers in the Netherlands are calling for greater clarity over the future of the Dutch North Sea.
Energy Voice supplement – February 2022
Energy Voice’s latest monthly supplement has been published with The Press & Journal.
What Does a Gas Country Do Without Gas? The Dutch Can Answer
The Netherlands is throwing a hydrogen life preserver to pipelines that are on the brink of becoming stranded assets.
SSE to bid in Dutch offshore wind tender
SSE Renewables has confirmed its intent to bid in the Dutch government’s upcoming 1.4 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind tender, set to open in the first half of 2022.
Dutch government has no majority on tax move to appease Shell
The Dutch government won’t have a majority in parliament that would back scrapping a dividend tax in a bid to stop Shell moving its headquarters from The Hague to London, newspaper Algemeen Dagblad reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the situation.
UK natural gas prices reach record high as supply concerns mount
Natural gas prices in the UK and the Netherlands soared to record highs as concerns over tight supplies mount while demand increases.