Greenpeace readying lawyers to oppose new North Sea licences
Westminster has been accused by environmental groups of “abdicating all responsibility” for tackling climate change.
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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.
Liz Truss trying to ‘drill her way’ out of energy crisis
Prime Minister Liz Truss has been accused of “climate denial” for her plans to issue more than 100 fresh oil and gas permits.
New pipeline to open up lower Arctic
Norwegian gas system operator Gassco is planning to build a 300-mile natural gas pipeline to the lower Arctic, the firm said today.
South Atlantic seismic hunt intensifies
Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) has embarked on a 15,550sq km seismic survey offshore Uruguay using its GeoStreamer technology and the survey vessel Ramform Vanguard.
Exploiting area’s frozen assets
There have long been known challenges to exploring for oil and gas in the Arctic.
Trapoil raising £4.3million to fund growth and opportunities
Independent oil and gas exploration firm Trapoil said today it is looking for opportunities to become an operator and grow its exploration portfolio after announcing a £4.3million share placing.
Faroe gains new licences in North Sea
Results from the UK's 25th offshore licensing round emerged yesterday, with announcements by a number of the successful companies.
North Sea licensing stampede lifts gloom
A record offshore licensing round last night lifted the gloom cast by yesterday's news of soaring unemployment and fears of an even deeper recession.