Greenpeace has raised concern that the Government has already decided to grant approvals to the Rosebank oilfield after courts deemed the UK government’s approval of the project was unlawful.
Recent transactions have hinted of a new shape taking place based on current commercial realities and around three key North Sea fields.
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has indicated the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas developments in the North Sea will go ahead despite a court ruling invalidating their approval.
Families will gather in Westminster to lobby for an end to all new oil and gas extraction in the UK.
UK offshore energy investors are consolidating their assets as the government remains vague on necessary investment criteria - but it could also mean the return of 'dirty word' Cambo.
Oil and gas supermajors' swan legs are kicking frantically below the surface as they attempt to navigate the energy transition. In the first of a two-part series, we examine Equinor's approach.
Operators will need to wait until the new environmental impact assessment guidance is in place.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has indicated he will not block the Rosebank oil field from going ahead after a court ruled its approval "unlawful".
Equinor’s dramatic renewable cuts and increased focus on oil and gas mirrors moves across the energy sector. The Norwegian major is prioritising shareholder returns over energy transition spending.
Edinburgh’s court of session decision this week will allow continuing development of North Sea oil and gas fields pending supplementary environmental impact assessments of downstream emissions.
North Sea supporters have claimed a win despite a landmark court ruling found two major oil and gas developments were "unlawful".
North Sea operators are able to press ahead with the development of two major oil and gas fields, despite environmental campaigners claiming a "historic win" in a landmark court ruling.
I think it’s not unreasonable to say that 2024 has been a landmark year.
The North Sea firm also confirmed controversy-hit Rosebank field was on track for first oil in 2026/27
A Dutch court has overturned a landmark ruling against Shell that would have forced the oil company to reduce emissions produced by its petrol customers.
Oil field planning overturned following court case as major North Sea assets Rosebank and Jackdaw come under scrutiny.
A Scottish court has granted approval for legal challenges to the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields to proceed to a hearing.
Rosebank remains unchanged despite UK fiscal instability, however, future investment worth up to £10 billion may be impacted, said an Equinor boss.
The UK government will not challenge judicial reviews brought against development consent for the Jackdaw and Rosebank offshore oil and gas fields in the North Sea.
Ithaca Energy (LON: ITH) has hailed "robust" cash flow but has warned about the "ongoing impact" of the UK government's oil and gas fiscal policies and the "long-term damage" they will cause.
Will ambitious plans to reduce emissions on the UK's largest untapped oil field be affected by new UK tax regime?
Climate law experts say the Supreme Court's decision will likely "undermine investor confidence" in the North Sea and boost legal challenges to the Jackdaw and Rosebank developments.
The Supreme Court's decision in the Finch case could have implications for North Sea oil and gas firms including Shell and Equinor.
The Supreme Court's decision in the Finch case could have implications for North Sea oil and gas firms including Shell and Equinor.
Work has begun on the installation of the Rosebank oil and gas development to the north-west of Shetland – with Lerwick playing a role in the process.