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Oil platform at sunset in the North Sea.

North Sea firms relinquish swathes of licences to NSTA regulator

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Almost 57% of licence awards from the 32nd round three years ago have now been handed back.

Women In New Energy conference brings pioneering leaders to Aberdeen

Local leaders and international influencers gather in Aberdeen for Energy Voice's inaugural Women In New Energy conference celebrating the critical role women have in shaping the future of the energy sector. Read More

By Mathew Perry

Oil & Gas

The former 'Sevan Hummingbird FPSO' now renamed 'Excalibur' for Ping's Avalon development. Another FPSO will be needed for the Pilot field.

Orcadian: Ping’s Pilot play points to ‘area plan potential’

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By Andrew Dykes

Jeremy Weir, chief executive officer of Trafigura. Photographer: Giulio Napolitano/Bloomberg

Trafigura triples dividend to $5.9bn after record profit

By Bloomberg

ROVOP founder named chairman of subsea tech firm HonuWorx

By Ryan Duff

Renewables and Energy Transition

Features and Analysis

Project Pathfinder: EnQuest tips further decom contracts

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By Energy Voice

Decommissioning oil and gas ‘megastructures’ set to clash with offshore wind

By Allister Thomas

Should North Sea assets flare more as storms hit?

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By Ryan Duff

What will be the last platform in UK waters?

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Interview: Athena Exploration eyes new hub in West of Shetland

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Byford Dolphin diving incident casts long shadow 40 years on
Which companies secured offers in the 33rd Licensing Round?

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What do we use it for? Looking at the UK’s non-energy oil demands

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Deals, exits and administration open up North Sea M&A opportunities

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North Sea M&A deals. Graphic by Roddie Reid/ DCT

Energy transactions help to drive a record year of deals for Johnston Carmichael’s corporate finance team

By Johnston Carmichael

How the UK is a leader on emissions

In partnership with Offshore Energies UK

TRAC to gain earlier access to project lifecycles by including offshore logistics for the first time.

Strengthening the future of clean energy with TRAC Renewables

By TRAC Renewables

Opinion

Innovation cements Aberdeen’s ‘pioneering energy legacy’

By Steven Gray, Chairman, HonuWorx

What the energy supply chain can learn from Mike Tyson

By Mohamed Houari, Global Managing Director, DNV Inspection

Overcoming the curse of Big Oil

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By Jeremy Cresswell

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Shell's Zoe Yujnovich meets Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to talk Bonga North

E&P

Shell talks up $5bn Bonga North plan with president

08/12/2023

By Ed Reed

“We are very focused on resolving all investment-related issues. There is no bottleneck that is too difficult for us to remove”, the president said. “We need each other … we want you to do more.”

Health, Safety & Environment

The gift of safeguarding wellbeing

08/12/2023

By Dr Gillian Fowler

The holiday season is upon us, and while it's often considered ‘the most wonderful time of the year’, it can also be one of the most stressful and overwhelming for some, if not many.

Solar

France gears up for perovskite hybrid solar panel manufacture

08/12/2023

By Jeremy Cresswell

A new French company has been launched to establish the manufacturing of a completely new generation of high efficiency solar panels.

Renewables/Energy Transition

UK energy supply needs £900bn investment to reach net zero

07/12/2023

By Allister Thomas

Banks and policymakers need to work together to mobilise investment, says NatWest.

Student studying at International School Aberdeen.

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Embracing Artificial Intelligence in education at ISA

07/12/2023

By International School Aberdeen

The impactive role education plays in shaping the future workforce cannot be underestimated with huge shifts in mindsets and changes in approaches to teaching and learning; none more so than in recent years with a transitioning energy sector and the rise of artificial intelligence.

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Adopting an integration approach to accelerate climate goal progress

07/12/2023

By Richard Knox, CEO, Verlume

As we near the end of 2023 with energy transition at the fore of the COP28 conference, it is a good opportunity to reflect on current actions being taken to reach net zero.

Rigs & Vessels

The great drilling rig migration: jacking up and shipping out

07/12/2023

By Ed Reed

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Now that rates are rising, Middle Eastern demand is slowing – but Southeast Asia has been touted as the next step.

Health, Safety & Environment

Learning from the past: Enhancing diver safety in challenging environments

07/12/2023

By Philip Bryson – Medical Director of Diving Services, TAC Healthcare

In the world of commercial diving, especially in saturation environments, safety is of utmost importance.

Americas

Canada cuts red tape to boost wind off Atlantic Coast

06/12/2023

By Bloomberg

Canada is dismantling regulatory hurdles for offshore wind projects along its Atlantic coast, aiming to transform one of the world’s longest and gustiest shorelines into a renewable energy leader despite the industry’s current slump.

West of Shetland

TotalEnergies ‘assessing when it will be safe’ to restart Shetland Gas Plant

06/12/2023

By Allister Thomas

An investigation is ongoing into a safety incident which has seen the shutdown of TotalEnergies’ (XPAR: TTE) Shetland Gas Plant.

Darren Woods, chairman and chief executive officer of Exxon Mobil Corp., speaks during the World Gas Conference in Washington, D.C., U.S, on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

Oil & Gas

Exxon boosts buybacks 14% as hunt for more oil accelerates

06/12/2023

By Bloomberg

Exxon Mobil plans to raise share buybacks 14% as the oil giant accelerates crude production in the US Permian Basin, boosted by its $60 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

CCS

DNV appoints head of CCUS amid growing emissions focus

06/12/2023

By Andrew Dykes

DNV has announced Jamie Burrows will lead its work on carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) amid a growing demand for tools to aid emissions reduction in industrial sectors.

staff of WeConnect Energy, formerly known as SSG Group

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Subsurface Global rebrands to WeConnect Energy: Embracing the evolving landscape of the energy sector

06/12/2023

By By Reporter

In an industry where adaptability is the key for success, Subsurface Global (SSG Group) has proved a leading player in oil and gas recruitment for the past 15 years. Specialising in the provision of recruitment and contracting services to the worldwide upstream E&P sector, the company's commitment to its core values has led to an exciting evolution. From September 2023, Subsurface Global has announced a rebrand to WeConnect Energy, marking a significant milestone in its journey.

Rigs & Vessels

Switzerland charges Trafigura for historic bribery

06/12/2023

By Ed Reed

“For the first time, the Federal Criminal Court is called upon to judge the criminal liability of a company for bribery of foreign public officials,” the OAG said.

(L) Home Secretary James Cleverly / (R) offshore wind worker.

Renewables/Energy Transition

Tory immigration proposals pose ‘very real impact’ for energy labour market

06/12/2023

By Andrew Dykes

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Only three of the top 10 most popular energy roles typically filled by overseas recruits have an average salary above the proposed new minimum threshold.

Colombia has launched its first offshore wind round

Americas

Colombia launches offshore wind round

06/12/2023

By Ed Reed

“The process is open and will involve investors from all over the world interested in the development of wind energy. This new country project will position Colombia as a benchmark in the generation of renewable energy in the region, and will strengthen national energy security,” said Camacho.