Illuminating the opportunities for the UK’s supply chain
As 2025 unfolds, geopolitical events around the world once again reinforce the importance of the UK’s homegrown energy.
North Sea Notes
OEUK reports on impact of fiscal policy on economic growth
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) released data in September modelling the impact of the Government’s announced stronger Energy Profits Levy (EPL) on the UK economy. It’s a plan that adds more pressure on the sector over a longer time.
Opportunities in energy sector to shape our future
In June I presented the findings of our Economy and People report, which we launched at an important time for our country.
Beyond the Beginning: The Third Birthday of the North Sea Transition Deal
Anniversaries are opportunities to pause and reflect. As Programme Manager for the North Sea Transition Deal (NSTD) which just marked its third birthday, I can honestly say it’s been a remarkable journey so far.
UK decommissioning presents opportunity and challenge in equal measure
"Emerging energies – such as offshore wind – must work with and learn from the oil and gas decommissioning sector," says Ricky Thomson, decommissioning manager for OEUK.
OEUK all set for an inspiring Offshore Europe
It’s hard to believe it’s been four years since Aberdeen last hosted Offshore Europe. Since 2019, we’ve weathered a global pandemic, witnessed the impact of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and seen energy become a hot topic in political and public debate.
Leading and learning to enhance energy sector’s HSE performance
The North Sea has been producing oil and gas for over 50 years.
What comes first, the carrot or the stick?
The Huddersfield born Labour prime minister Harold Wilson famously coined the phrase “A week is a long time in politics”. Recent events in Westminster certainly bear that out.
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.
The economic state of play for oil and gas in a COP26 year
This year is set to be one like no other for the UK’s changing offshore oil and gas industry.