Testing UK tech overseas ‘is not good enough’, says NZTC
Aberdeen’s Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) said “it’s not good enough” that UK decommissioning technology is tested overseas when “we are meant to be the leaders in this space”.
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Aberdeen tech seeks to pump millions of barrels of North Sea oil from shut-in wells
A patented tool that cleans blocks out of subsea pipes could clear the way for the production of tens of millions of barrels of North Sea oil and gas.
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Inflation drives up North Sea decom bill, ‘massive’ £21bn of spend in the pipeline
The NSTA has put the increase down to heightened demand for equipment, vessels and services from other regions and sectors, as well as wider inflationary pressures.
Teal West clears final regulatory hurdle as NSTA grants consent
The door is open for a multi-million barrel North Sea oil and gas field to progress after it cleared the final regulatory hurdle.
Aberdeen University study shows CCS potential of North Sea ‘super basin’
New research led by the University of Aberdeen highlights the “huge potential” of carbon storage sites across a North Sea CCS ‘super basin’.
Sunak confirms support for ‘hundreds’ of new North Sea licences
The licences are expected to be issued in September.
‘Watching a slow-motion train crash’: UK gas demand vs production
The UK’s gas production is far from meeting the country’s demand, “we absolutely do not have a proper plan” says Richard Lowes, senior associate at the Regulatory Assistance Project.
Acorn CCS: Industry leaders tell government to get a move on
Meanwhile First Minister Humza Yousaf called for an end to "dithering and delay" for Acorn CCS funding.
Former NSTA boss pocketed £300k in final year with regulator
The former chief executive of the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) was paid £300,000 for his final year of service.
Teal West field gets green light from UK environmental regulator
Anasuria Hibiscus’ Teal West oil and gas field in the North Sea has been given the green light from one of the UK’s two offshore regulators.
Aberdeen law firm launches book on ‘radical’ North Sea MER strategy
Two oil and gas sector specialists from an Aberdeen law firm have released a book on what they call the “radical” approach the UK has taken with its maximising economic recovery regime.
Equinor’s Rosebank oilfield approval expected within weeks
A look ahead to Rosebank's approval and the process to getting there.
NZTC and NSTA team up to create emmissions cutting roadmap
Aberdeen’s Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) and the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) are teaming up to produce a roadmap to help operators measure and monitor emissions.
Aberdeen ETZ: New documents formally launch consultation process
Read the documents, delivered today to council planners, members and communities, in full here.
NSTA grants licence extension for Buchan field
The North Sea Transition Authority has granted a licence extension to Jersey Oil and Gas for its Buchan field.
NSTA launches tool to support supply chain and track decommissioning
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has launched a digital platform which operators will now use to submit and update Supply Chain Action Plans (SCAP).
Carbon capture and storage – ambitions and challenges
In May 2019, the UK’s Climate Change Committee stated that in order to achieve the UK’s net zero targets, carbon capture and storage is a necessity and not an option.
‘Is there a bigger growth opportunity for the UK?’: NSTA on £200bn North Sea investment target
Stuart Payne, CEO of the NSTA, talks North Sea investment, whether electrification will hit the emissions mark, and inspiration from Teddy Roosevelt.
Does the UK need more North Sea licensing? We ask the regulator
The question of whether the UK needs more oil and gas licensing in the North Sea is one which has been on the minds of industry and policymakers.
Rosebank approval still on OPRED’s desk, confirms Ithaca
Ithaca was also asked about the UK political climate, and Equinor’s 80% share in Rosebank.
Who have been the UK North Sea exploration standouts?
New data has highlighted the “standout” firms carrying out exploration in the UK North Sea in recent years.
Risk of a leak? Then no permit, NSTA CCS boss tells conference
Concerns over whether offshore carbon stores will stay watertight for centuries to come were addressed at an industry event this week.
NSTA boss laments lack of uptake from operators on well intervention push
A senior figure at the industry regulator has expressed his frustration over a lack of engagement from industry on managing wells.
Prax awaits final NSTA approval to clear Hurricane bid
Prax E&P’s bid for Hurricane Energy has been cleared by government officials, with the company now awaiting a final written approval from the regulator as to the status of its offshore licences.
UK CCS licensing round: When will we know all the winners?
Just a fraction of those offered sites by the NSTA have come forward - and an offer made doesn't mean it will be accepted. We explore what those successful companies have to consider.
Who won offers in the UK CCS licensing round?
Energy Voice offers a rundown of the North Sea operators who have successfully bagged permits under the UK’s first ever carbon storage licensing round.
20 bids accepted in UK’s first ever CCS licence round
Twelve companies have secured a total of 20 licences as part of the UK’s first-ever carbon storage licensing round, spurring on development of several CCS clusters.