UK net zero ‘delusion’: A critical view
The former head of the UK's biggest oil and gas trade body Malcom Webb claims the achievement of UK net zero is a 'delusion' and will have 'no meaningful impact at the global level'.
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OEUK winding down Covid task group as virus enters ‘endemic’ stage
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) plans to wind down its Covid task group, the trade body's HSE boss has said.
OGUK completes Offshore Energies UK rebrand
The North Sea’s leading trade body Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has officially completed its planned rebrand.
Up to £5bn needed to meet platform electrification goals
Analysis by consultancy Xodus Group suggests £3.5-5 billion in capital expenditure will be needed to realise the electrification projects required to lower offshore emissions under the UK’s North Sea Transition Deal (NSTD).
Oil and gas industry making headway on North Sea Transition Deal
The UK oil and gas industry has made “strong progress” towards implementing the aims of a landmark pact between the sector and government.
OGUK transformation just the start of energy trade representation and regulation shake-up
The decision by Oil & Gas UK to broaden its remit and change its name name to reflect the UK’s intended shift to low carbon energy pretty much across the board comes as no surprise.
‘I suppose it was inevitable’: Campaigner, industry and analyst reaction to OGUK rebrand
Reaction to news that the leading trade body for the North Sea, Oil and Gas UK (OGUK), is rebranding has varied from claims of it being a “PR stunt” to praise for a move that’s “not before time”.
Exclusive: North Sea trade body OGUK drops ‘oil and gas’ from name in new energies rebrand
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) is dropping “oil and gas” from its name in a rebrand which will see its focus and remit broaden to new energy sources.
Petrofac boss joins OGUK board
Trade body Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has appointed the chief operating officer of new energy services at Petrofac to its board.
OGUK calculates £3bn ‘bonanza’ for UK Treasury from surging gas prices
UK oil and gas companies will contribute billions more to the country’s coffers whether a windfall tax is introduced or not.
‘It’s like if I was going to give up synchronised swimming – which I don’t do’: OGUK on Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance
The head of Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has likened some countries' commitments to the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA) to giving up a sport which they don't play.
OGUK: ‘When people don’t perceive us to be genuine…we need to push a bit harder’
Between COP, Cambo and a host of other increasingly political issues around fossil fuels, EV puts it to Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) chief executive Deirdre Michie that the trade body’s rhetoric to defend the sector has ramped up in recent months.
Energy Voice monthly supplement, December 2021
The latest Energy Voice monthly supplement has been published with The Press & Journal.
GMB Union calls for decommissioning to support UK jobs
The GMB union has said that rigs must not be towed overseas to be broken up, pointing to UK decommissioning jobs as a “perfect opportunity” for the government’s levelling up agenda.
Outlook for lift vessels ‘constrained’ as oil and gas vies with offshore wind
Oil & Gas UK (OGUK) has warned that the decommissioning market is increasingly interacting with that of offshore wind, increasing pressure on project timeframes and onshore yard space.
‘Business returning to its usual pace’ as £16.6bn to be spent on UK decommissioning by 2030
UK industry will spend £16.6 billion on decommissioning over the next decade as activity rebounds in the wake of the pandemic, according to Oil & Gas UK (OGUK).
Let’s get this right: The UK’s green energy revolution must be home-grown
As the host of the landmark COP26 summit, the UK has an important role to play as a world leader in tackling climate change. Our energy industry is no exception.
New OGUK steering group to guide decommissioning priorities
A new decommissioning steering group launched by trade body Oil & Gas UK (OGUK) will lead the sector in delivering safe and environmentally sound decommissioning, while meeting decarbonisation goals.
‘That is not greenwashing’: North Sea oil boss bats back accusations on BBC Debate Night
The head of the North Sea oil trade body came under fire at a special COP26 BBC Debate night on Tuesday, hitting back at accusations of “greenwashing”.
Industry insists oil firms have ‘valuable role’ despite COP26 absence
Industry leaders have insisted that oil and gas firms have a “valuable role” to play in fighting climate change, despite being largely absent from the COP26 summit.
UK energy minister welcomes OGUK’s new Supply Chain Champion during first visit to Aberdeen
The UK’s energy minister has visited Europe’s oil and gas capital for the first time since he took up the role last month.
NZTC initiative aiming to accelerate deployment of critical well P&A technologies
A new initiative aimed at accelerating the pace at which plug and abandonment (P&A) technology is qualified and commercialised has been launched.
North Sea gas can protect customers as millions face price hike, claims OGUK
North Sea gas production could protect customers from future price hikes, according to an industry body, as millions today face an increase in energy bills.
Well-Safe lands ‘groundbreaking’ decom contract with Repsol Sinopec
Well-Safe Solutions has landed a “groundbreaking” decommissioning campaign contract with Repsol Sinopec in the UK North Sea.
North Sea heavy hitters launch scheme to block unskilled labour
Major energy services companies in the North Sea have today put in place a joint initiative aimed at blocking unskilled labour in the market.