Labour to consult on North Sea oil and gas licensing, Miliband says
Energy secretary Ed Miliband also says the British public don't want a "culture war" over climate action
North Sea licensing
Environmental campaigners question 200,000 North Sea jobs figure
As the House of Lords prepares to debate the UK government's Offshore Petroleum Licensing (OPL) bill today, environmental campaigners are calling into question the government's use of figures showing the North Sea oil and gas industry supports 200,000 jobs.
Watch: Annual North Sea licences bill debated in UK parliament
Energy Secretary says Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill will improve energy security and secure jobs while Labour calls it "climate vandalism" and "hypocrisy".
Dealmakers’ view: What impact will the general election have on UK energy investment?
Upstream oil and gas is the main segment of the UK offshore energy industry likely to be impacted by uncertainty of a general election, top dealmakers have said.
Annual North Sea licences: Political posturing or actual stability?
As the UK government plans to award North Sea oil and gas licences every year, Energy Voice discusses what that means for the industry.
Sunak toned down North Sea oil and gas plans after legal advice
As well as potentially violating international law, officials advised Sunak's office that increasing North Sea extraction would increase carbon emissions.
TotalEnergies weighs up West of Shetland FIDs
TotalEnergies is weighing up its projects for FID (final investment decision) in the West of Shetland, but the uncertain fiscal regime in the UK may have an impact.
Shell exec downplays importance of new North Sea licences on energy security
A top economist at oil giant Shell (LON: SHEL) has cast doubt on the value of Westminster’s move to dish out scores of fresh exploration licences.
David Whitehouse: The UK can be a net zero hero
Making the most of the UK's resources is the best pathway to energy security and net zero.
Taking stock after a historic week for the north-east’s energy sector
The UK Government’s energy announcements this week have big implications for all parts of the sector and the drive towards Net Zero.
Shapps argues for granting ‘every single conceivable licence to the North Sea’
The UK government’s energy security secretary, Grant Shapps, has said that granting “every single conceivable licence to the North Sea” would be within the country’s net zero targets.
Denmark launches mini licensing round, two years after forming Beyond Oil & Gas Alliance
Denmark played a key role in setting up the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA), a group formed during the COP26 conference in Glasgow.
Labour North Sea licensing ban would have ‘minimal impact’ – Wood Mackenzie
As existing licences will be respected, Wood Mackenzie says a ban on new exploration would be “largely symbolic”.
Labour: GMB boss says not to put ‘all the nation’s eggs in one energy basket’
Gary Smith, the general secretary of the GMB union, has said that the UK needs “plans not bans” when looking at energy policy.
Energy policy is too important for over-eager advisers briefing Sunday newspapers
Energy in transition? The UK can’t get past posturing, writes Brian Wilson.
Scotland minister: Closing down oil and gas would be ‘absolutely crazy’
Lord Offord of the Scotland Office said it would be "crazy" to shut down oil and gas in the north-east in response to the Scottish Government's recently announced energy strategy.
Explainer: The North Sea at centre of new Scottish energy policy
Depending on your point of view, the Scottish Government’s new energy strategy is either a “breathtaking betrayal”, or “welcome” and “correct” – or maybe you’re somewhere in the middle.
Greenpeace readying lawyers to oppose new North Sea licences
Westminster has been accused by environmental groups of “abdicating all responsibility” for tackling climate change.
North Sea licensing round details under wraps until after Queen’s funeral
Details about the upcoming North Sea licensing round are being kept under wraps until after the Queen’s funeral.
North Sea boss appeals to Truss to incentivise spending to ‘reinvigorate’ sector
North Sea companies have hailed the new prime minister’s decision to side with the oil and gas industry.
PM commits to new North Sea licensing, round could open next month
A new North Sea licensing round is on the horizon as Liz Truss tries to turn the UK into a "net energy exporter by 2040".