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

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

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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.

By Andrew Dykes

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

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Offshore wind turbine engineer Darren Hoadley.

Engineer who lost arm while working on North Sea wind turbine wins compensation

By Mathew Perry

Planning milestone as Berwick Bank gets onshore connection approval

By Andrew Dykes

Colombia has launched its first offshore wind round

Colombia launches offshore wind round

By Ed Reed

Features and Analysis

Project Pathfinder: EnQuest tips further decom contracts

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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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Project management software helps operators to see the big picture

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Ineos Grangemouth site from Inveravon Hill.

So far, there are not many signs of a ‘just transition’

By Brian Wilson

Trip to Kincardine Offshore Wind Farm the world's largest floating development. North Sea. Supplied by Wullie Marr/ DCT

Energy Act 2023 – a framework for driving net zero

By Paula Kidd and Vanessa Castillo, Energy CMS

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Wind growth requires new thinking on supply chain challenges

By Antoine Lefevre offshore wind sales manager for Mammoet

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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.

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

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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.

Podcast

Road to ADIPEC 4: sustainability and technology

06/12/2023

By Ed Reed

“I don't know anyone who thought this transition would be quick and easy, right? I mean, we're talking about the transformation of global energy systems on a massive scale. We've never done this before and we have to get moving quickly,” Cahill explained.

John Kerry, special presidential envoy for climate. Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg

Americas

Kerry calls out Chevron as lagging on climate at COP28

05/12/2023

By Bloomberg

US climate envoy John Kerry criticized some US oil producers for not doing enough to combat global warming and singled out Chevron Corp. for particular scrutiny.

North Sea

Shetland Gas Plant shut down after heating system failure causes steam release

05/12/2023

By Chris Cope

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The plant currently supplies around 8% of the UK’s gas consumption - enough for around 2 million households.

Iberdrola’s Executive Chairman, Ignacio Galán; HE Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; Masdar Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi.

UK

Masdar to invest in East Anglia THREE amid €15bn wind, hydrogen push with Iberdrola

05/12/2023

By Andrew Dykes

Iberdrola and Masdar have formed a partnership to invest up to €15 billion in offshore wind and green hydrogen projects – including the UK’s East Anglia THREE.

West of Shetland

Reabold banks £5m payday from Shell over Victory gas field deal

05/12/2023

By Allister Thomas

NSTA is expected to greenlight the Shell Victory project in the West of Shetland ‘within the coming months’

Anasuria Operating Company chief executive officer Richard Beattie.

Rigs & Vessels

Interview: Anasuria on ‘exciting’ first year as North Sea duty holder

05/12/2023

By Mathew Perry

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“We’re very much still moving in through an investment phase as I see it on Anasuria over the next few years, which is really exciting."

Masdar has signed deals with a number of countries at COP28

Renewables/Energy Transition

Masdar stacks up deals on 20 GW of clean energy

05/12/2023

By Ed Reed

Masdar head Al Ramahi said the Kyrgyzstan agreement marked a “new chapter for Masdar in our clean energy journey … we are glad to have the opportunity to bring the energy, passion and focus to hydropower that we have utilised for so many other renewable energy sources”.

Offshore Europe

Offshore Europe 2025: ‘Reflecting the change’ in industry

05/12/2023

By Ryan Duff

This year saw the return of Aberdeen’s flagship energy show, Offshore Europe, after four years away and there was a lot to consider when putting together the 50th-anniversary event.

To go with story by Jeremy Cresswell. We must look before we leap Picture shows; Amilcare Porporato. N/A. Supplied by Princeton Engineering Date; Unknown

Opinion

We must look before we leap with hydrogen and transport

05/12/2023

By Jeremy Cresswell

Hydrogen can already be a profitable and competitive alternative to petrol and diesel fuels, at least in world energy capital Houston, researchers claim.

Signage of the Mundra Thermal Power Plant of Adani Power Ltd., sit on displayed in Mundra, Gujarat, India, on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023.

Renewables/Energy Transition

Adani’s clean power arm to invest $22bn toward 2030 goal

04/12/2023

By Bloomberg

Adani Green Energy, India’s largest renewable power producer, will invest an additional $22 billion to expand capacity by more than five times by 2030, counting on the country’s steadily growing electricity demand.

UK

NSTA consults on new levy to fund carbon storage management

04/12/2023

By Andrew Dykes

The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has mooted plans for a new industry levy to help fund its oversight of the carbon capture and storage (CCS) sector.

The Harbour Energy-operated Tolmount platform.

North Sea

First gas achieved at Harbour Energy Tolmount East project

04/12/2023

By Mathew Perry

First gas has been achieved at the Tolmount East project in the UK North Sea operated by Harbour Energy (LON: HBR).

Diamond Offshore's Ocean GreatWhite is expected to drill Siccar Point's Blackrock and Lyon wells.

Rigs & Vessels

AGR wins well management contract in 2024

04/12/2023

By Ed Reed

He said the well had been a long time coming. It is in the “the southern part of the MSGBC basin with significant hydrocarbon potential. We hope this project will contribute to developing our future cooperation with ABL Group,” Alhomouz said.

Central Morecambe platform in the Irish Sea. Eni has proposed an offshore gas storage facility in the area but is yet to make a final investment decision.

North Sea

Developers of new UK gas project plan to float in London

04/12/2023

By Andrew Dykes

A deal to takeover gas developer EnergyPathways will see the firm listed in London, with a view to bringing online the Marram gas project in the Irish Sea later this decade.

Renewables/Energy Transition

X-Academy predicts 73,000 uptick in energy jobs by 2030

04/12/2023

By Ryan Duff

X-Academy has published a study forecasting a 73,000 growth in energy jobs by 2030, if government and industry collaborate in accelerating the transition to renewables.

Concept image of the Dogger Bank D Offshore Wind farm.

UK

SSE Renewables and Equinor award three green hydrogen contracts for Dogger Bank D

04/12/2023

By Mathew Perry

SSE Renewables and Equinor have awarded three contracts to assess large-scale green hydrogen development options for the Dogger Bank D offshore wind project.

Flintstone Technology team including founder and managing director Andrew Clayson (right) at the Kincardine floating wind farm off Aberdeen.

Renewables/Energy Transition

Belgium’s Bekaert acquires Dundee moorings firm in floating wind play

04/12/2023

By Andrew Dykes

Bekaert has acquired a majority stake in Dundee-based moorings manufacturer Flintstone Technology, as it looks to consolidate equipment for use in floating wind.

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