UK offshore energy body launches search for new chief exec
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has launched its search to find a successor to executive Deirdre Michie, who steps down at the end of this year.
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK)
UK supply chain poised for lion’s share of carbon capture benefits
Some miles off the coasts of England, Ireland and Scotland, deep under the sea, lie rock formations which could be capable of holding up to 78 billion tonnes of CO2.
OEUK launches new survey to help drive D&I in offshore energy
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) will survey its members to help measure the overall diversity of the offshore workforce, as it works to improve inclusion and representation.
Government urged to shed light on ‘Track 2’ timeline following CCS report
UK Government is being urged to give urgent clarity about future support for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.
‘Urgent action’ needed to ensure north-east is at heart of UK’s £100 billion CCS industry
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) could create and underpin thousands of green jobs in the north and north-east of Scotland in the coming years.
Finalists announced for 2022 Offshore Safety Awards
Energy majors and local supply chain firms are among the finalists announced for this year’s Offshore Safety Awards.
Electrification, carbon storage and hydrogen could create 26,000 UK jobs by 2030, study finds
A trio of emerging low carbon technologies could generate almost 30,000 new UK jobs by 2030, according to research by Robert Gordon University (RGU).
Update: North Sea’s stable reputation ‘protected’ as Norwegian government intervenes to halt offshore worker strike
The Norwegian government has stepped in to end industrial action by offshore workers which threatened to shut in almost 60% of the country’s gas exports.
North Sea must expand safety scope across new energy agenda, says HSE chief
“We've got to learn from what others have gone through, but at the same time pass on our own learnings to other industries,” says Offshore Energies UK’s (OEUK) new safety boss Mark Wilson.
So, what came out of the discussion with Sunak?
Last month, Chancellor Rishi Sunak flew into the Granite City - home of the UK’s offshore energy industry. He was there to listen directly to the concerns put forward by industry leaders on the Government’s proposed energy profits levy.
Exclusive: Deirdre Michie to step down as CEO of trade body OEUK
Industry leader Deirdre Michie is to step down as CEO of the trade body Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) after nearly a decade at the helm.
‘What did I need to do differently?’ – Asco boss shares emotive story that ‘shaped’ approach to health and safety
“That's really where I can look back to and see how my whole focus towards this was developed”, Peter France told the Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) HSE conference.
Piper Alpha survivor tells OEUK conference to share ‘personal stories’ to inspire safety culture
A North Sea health and safety leader has underlined the need for industry to take the “good practice” it has developed into the transition.
Oil bosses seek windfall tax guarantees from Rishi Sunak in high-power Aberdeen meeting
Oil and gas industry executives will seek clarity on three key points from Chancellor Rishi Sunak in a high-level meeting about the windfall tax in Aberdeen on Thursday.
The Treasury has published the draft windfall tax law – and wants your thoughts
The Treasury has opened the door for feedback on the North Sea windfall tax as draft legislation has today been published.
Equinor dismisses ‘speculation’ of windfall tax threat to £4.5bn Rosebank project
Equinor has dismissed "speculation" suggesting it has “threatened to abandon” the £4.5bn Rosebank project due to the UK windfall tax.
UK spent £5bn on Russian energy imports last year
The UK spent around £5 billion on imports of Russian oil, gas and coal in the year to April 2022 according to a House of Commons research briefing, as the government looks to halt supplies by the end of this year.
Ex-Scottish and UK ministers sign ‘unprecedented’ political declaration backing oil and gas
An "unprecedented" declaration has been signed by five former UK and Scottish Government ministers urging support for the oil and gas industry.
‘Can we cut through the crap here’ – Green MP clashes with OEUK boss during government committee
A senior North Sea figure crossed swords with the UK’s only Green Party MP during a heated discussion about the future of the energy industry.
Windfall tax: Politicians should ‘rise above the calls of the election timetable’
The UK Government’s decision to impose a windfall tax on industry is disappointing and presents challenges to a sector that is focussed on meeting the UK’s energy needs for decades to come.
North Sea faces £17.5bn raid from windfall tax – AGCC
The North Sea will take a £17.5 billion hit from the new windfall tax, the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) has claimed.
Swift action needed to address ‘minefield’ regulatory system, says NSTA chairman
Ministers have been pushed to come up with a “streamlined” regulatory system fit for an integrated energy transition.
Deirdre Michie: Supporting consumers is essential – damaging the UK energy industry is no way to do it
The Chancellor’s Energy Profits Levy, announced yesterday, is a disappointing and worrying development for industry. The shockwaves will undoubtedly be felt in offshore energy jobs and communities for years to come.
Industry slams oil and gas windfall tax which will send ‘shockwaves for years to come’
Rishi Sunak has announced a multibillion-pound windfall tax on oil and gas, which the industry has slammed as sending "shockwaves" on jobs, investment and communities.
Windfall tax risks ‘destabilising £200bn of energy investments’ warns industry chief
A windfall tax, reportedly due to be announced today, risks “destabilising” a planned £200bn of investment in the UK energy system this decade, the industry trade body has warned.