‘The OIL Machine’: Film on North Sea industry to hit cinemas ahead of COP27
A film spotlighting the “economic, historical and emotional entanglement” of the North Sea oil and gas industry will hit UK cinemas today (Nov 4) – days before COP27.
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK)
Tax uncertainty ‘driving investment out of the UK’ OEUK warns Hunt
Trade body Offshore Energies UK has written to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt requesting an “urgent meeting” as it warns revisions to fiscal policy are scaring off UK energy investment.
New-look Share Fair to connect operators with net-zero supply chain
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has announced the return of its Share Fair event, aimed at connecting supply chain firms with operators’ North Sea projects.
Sunak reinstates fracking ban in reversal of Liz Truss policy
Rishi Sunak has reinstated a ban on fracking in England, in a reversal of his predecessor Liz Truss’ policy.
OEUK urges Sunak to use UK’s remaining gas and oil
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has underlined the need for fiscal and regulatory stability as Rishi Sunak prepares to enter Number 10.
New initiative to support professional development in late life and decommissioning services
A new initiative aimed at supporting the career development of people moving into late life and decommissioning has been launched.
Almost 900 blocks up for grabs as 33rd North Sea oil and gas licensing round launched
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has fired the starting pistol on the 33rd oil and gas licensing round, the UK’s first since 2019.
Shell CEO has ‘flung open a door on windfall tax’
Shell (LON:SHEL) CEO Ben van Beurden has “flung open a door on windfall tax which the UK Government had been trying to close”.
Industry needs ‘white, middle-class men to step up’, says OEUK D&I lead
For a number of years now, diversity and inclusion (D&I) has been high up on the North Sea oil and gas industry’s agenda.
Offshore Energy industry and its role in security and a low carbon future
A secure supply of energy is something we used to take for granted. Now it’s different.
RAF Lossiemouth jets on alert to protect North Sea gas pipelines amid concerns about sabotage attempts by Russia
Marine surveillance jets based at RAF Lossiemouth will used to help protect offshore oil and gas assets amid concerns about sabotage attempts by Russia.
North Sea climate checkpoint slammed as ‘wave-through test’
A north-east legal academic has branded the government’s climate checkpoint for new oil and gas licences as a “wave-through test” and a missed opportunity for the UK to show climate leadership.
New play opener needed to maximise West of Shetland opportunity
Appetite exists for new oil and gas exploration west of Shetland but vital infrastructure will be needed to make good on the region’s potential resources, according to Offshore Energies UK (OEUK).
Industry marshals ‘proportionate, pragmatic and prepared’ response to security concerns
The UK’s offshore energy sector said it is reviewing controls in response to heightened security worries across the North Sea, but stressed it had no immediate concerns.
OEUK engaging on security after overseas pipeline sabotage and drone sightings
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) is in engaging on security with government bodies amid heightening political tensions in Europe.
Oil majors and services giants in running for OEUK Awards 2022
Some of the North Sea’s biggest players have been included on the shortlist for this year’s prestigious Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) Awards.
Details of oil and gas climate checkpoint – that could herald North Sea ‘resurgence’ – imminent
A new dawn for North Sea could be imminent with long-awaited details about the UK’s climate compatibility checkpoint expected shortly.
UK winning majority of onshore decommissioning work, figures reveal
The majority of UK North Sea assets are being dismantled in Britain, new figures have revealed amid concerns of overseas yards winning decommissioning work.
UK energy bills to surge to £108 billion off higher oil prices – OEUK
Combined bills for households across the UK will surge beyond £100 billion when the new price cap takes effect in October, according to new research.
Energy sector trade bodies discuss new Prime Minister Liz Truss
With Liz Truss announced as the new leader of the conservative party, the energy sector will not be exempt from the shockwaves felt across the UK that come with a new PM.
Research reveals majority of youngsters would consider career in energy sector
More than half of young people would consider a career in the UK’s energy sector, new research has found.
Medical condition sees OEUK boss Deirdre Michie step back
Deirdre Michie, chief executive of Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), has temporarily stood back from the role after being diagnosed with a medical condition.
Energy Voice and NZTC presents ‘Technology powering the North Sea Transition Deal’
There is no single solution to deliver net zero. Affordable, low carbon energy growth will be driven by innovative technology.
Next PM urged to shut down windfall tax ‘speculation’ as candidates visit north-east Scotland
The next Prime Minister has been urged to back the energy sector and shut down windfall tax "speculation" as Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak visit North-east Scotland today.
Windfall tax revisions risk ‘untold damage’ to energy security says offshore trade body
The UK’s offshore energy trade body has warned that further changes to “windfall” taxes on the oil and gas sector would reduce energy security and increase consumer costs.