Mayors call for annual North Sea licencing proposal to be scrapped
Mayors from Manchester, Liverpool, Tyne and Wear and West Yorkshire have called for the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill to be scrapped.
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Former UK net zero chief hits out at North Sea oil and gas ‘favouritism’
Former Tory MP Chris Skidmore also derides "culture war" around net zero policies.
‘Critical’ meeting to discuss future of Grangemouth refinery
Scottish and UK Governments will discuss Grangemouth refinery future
UK Energy Minister: £40m to extend Grangemouth licence not good use of public money
Energy Minister Graham Stuart also denied UK government approach would differ if the refinery was located in England
UK government delays decision on two Equinor offshore wind extensions
Equinor wants to double the capacity of the Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon offshore wind farms off the coast of Norfolk
Energy costs ‘wildcard’ and an upcoming election
While the past year has been one of highs and lows, the next twelve months look set to offer more of the same.
Updated: UK Government confirms plans to move energy department civil servants to Aberdeen
The UK Government has confirmed plans to relocate up to 200 civil servants from its energy security department DESNZ to Aberdeen.
Sunak pledges £1.6 billion to try to show COP28 he’s on message
Rishi Sunak will pledge to spend £1.6 billion on climate projects, as the British premier arrives at the COP28 summit trying to show leaders the UK remains committed to the cause after he watered down his government’s green agenda and promised to boost oil and gas exploration.
UK-led group to deploy ships to baltic sea after pipeline damage
Ten northern European countries agreed to deploy vessels and planes across the Baltic Sea region to protect critical undersea infrastructure in response to last month’s suspected acts of sabotage.
Government’s lack of long-term planning risks net zero jobs, MPs warn
A lack of long-term planning from the Government risks jeopardising the UK's legally mandated 2050 net zero target, MPs have warned.
Greta Thunberg joins Fossil Free London to protest ‘whilst Sunak dines with the Lord Mayor’
Greta Thunberg, alongside Fossil Free London, staged protests outside of Guildhall in the City of London during the prime minister's speech at the Lord Mayor’s banquet.
Equinor UK boss warns North Sea investment at ‘all-time low’
The chief of Equinor's UK operations has warned investment in the North Sea is at "an all-time low" in meetings with the Scottish and UK governments.
UK prepares to hike wind farm prices as developers struggle
The UK government is preparing to offer significantly higher subsidies for new offshore wind farms to get the country’s clean-power strategy back on track after developers shunned a previous auction.
Annual North Sea licences: Political posturing or actual stability?
As the UK government plans to award North Sea oil and gas licences every year, Energy Voice discusses what that means for the industry.
Scottish Renewables says action needed to maintain UK position as ‘world leader’
Scottish Renewables is calling on the UK government to take urgent action to maintain the country's position as a 'world leader' in renewables.
Campaigners vow legal action over Rosebank approval – how likely is it to succeed?
There are three primary grounds for any potential challenge to Rosebank.
UK Government bank will consider buying stakes in floating wind ports
UK ports face uncertainty when investing in floating wind - the UK Infrastructure Bank is looking at levers to help.
The UK welcomes the third MP in charge of energy in 12 months
As Grant Shapps steps down as energy security secretary, the industry welcomes the third MP to take up the energy brief in less than 12 months.
An ‘important milestone’: 17 hydrogen projects onto next stage of UK Gov subsidy scheme
We also take a deeper dive into the Scottish hydrogen projects that have made the cut.
Most Scots back Rishi Sunak’s push for more oil and gas, poll shows
Most people in Scotland back Rishi Sunak's decision to grant new oil and gas licences, according to new research on public attitudes to the future of the energy industry.
TotalEnergies to see North Sea fees raise by millions following ETS changes
Changes to the UK's Emissions Trading Scheme will result in Supermajor TotalEnergies (XPAR:TTE) seeing a near £30 million hike in fees.
Orsted shelves Gigastack UK hydrogen project at world’s largest wind farm
Meanwhile, the location of a ‘world first’ floating wind hydrogen demonstrator project off Aberdeen may also be in doubt.
Greenpeace should not get ‘seat at the table’ in government talks, No 10 says
Greenpeace should not be given "a seat at the table" in Whitehall discussions of climate-related issues following an anti-oil protest targeting Rishi Sunak's home, Downing Street has said.
Protestors that scaled Sunak’s house in ‘stupid stunt’ arrested
Greenpeace protestors that scaled the North Yorkshire home of Rishi Sunak have been arrested following hours at the prime minister’s house.
UK government launches call for evidence for oil and gas fiscal regime
The UK government is launching a review of its oil and gas fiscal regime and has launched a call for evidence.