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Total hints at further Namibia successes

World’s no. 1 stock owner calls out big oil as carbon levels go up

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Renewables and Energy Transition

Britain loses green jobs in latest blow to net zero transition

By Bloomberg

One third of projects are considering a move elsewhere, but some £40bn could be attracted to the UK if work is accelerated

UK carbon capture projects consider move overseas over funding delays

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By Allister Thomas

Kittiwake (rissa tridactyla) bathing in sea.

ScotWind developers flock together to gather two-year bird survey data

Features and Analysis

The Fateful Eight: Can the North Sea reach its 2030 electrification target?

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Talent and timing: Can Aberdeen’s oil and gas skills make the energy transition?

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By Clarissa Wright

What are CfDs – and why haven’t offshore wind developers won any?

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Project Pathfinder: New opportunities with Scotwind and HyNet CCS

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Should the UK set an end date for North Sea licences?

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Offshore Europe reaches the Big 5-0

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Ardersier is just the start: Why US private equity is splashing £300m in the Scottish Highlands

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Well Slot: Who’s drilling in the UK North Sea and Norway?

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‘Watching a slow-motion train crash’: UK gas demand vs production

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Princess Anne unveils a plaque on the official opening of the expanded Port of Aberdeen as a man looks on

Expanded Port of Aberdeen’s multi-billion pound economic and jobs boost

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WeConnect Energy's Leadership Team poses for a photo

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

By Reporter

One year on: Salus Technical’s process safety training course has transformed the knowledge of over 1000 industry personnel

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Opinion

Subsea cable failures could derail offshore wind ambitions

By Neil Gordon, chief executive of Global Underwater Hub

Harmony Energy's 196 MWh battery site in Pillswood. UK.

What the UK green hydrogen market can learn from battery storage

By TLT legal director Stuart Urquhart and partner Matthew Grimwood

The clock is ticking …

By Paul de Leeuw, director of RGU's Energy Transition Institute.

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Shell staff question Wael Sawan’s shift from green spending

27/09/2023

By Ryan Duff

Shell (LON: SHEL) CEO Wael Sawan has come under pressure from within his own company urging him not to scale back renewables investment.

West of Shetland

TechnipFMC, Odfjell and Altera win Rosebank contracts

27/09/2023

By Allister Thomas

TechnipFMC, Odfjell Drilling and Altera Infrastructure have been big contract winners at the Rosebank oilfield.

The Hoegh Esperanza docks at the Wilhemshaven LNG terminal.

LNG

Germany seeks to lock In LNG supply to avoid trader diversions

26/09/2023

By Bloomberg

Germany wants to lock in contracts for liquefied natural gas with a delivery obligation, an effort to deter profit-chasing traders from diverting shipments elsewhere as the nation boosts its commitment to the fuel.

North Sea

NSTA approves TotalEnergies’ Alwyn East after year-long wait

26/09/2023

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TotalEnergies has been granted formal approval to proceed with its Alwyn East development plans.

E&P

Bowleven share price tumbles amid financing challenge

26/09/2023

Bowleven said SNH’s approval had “remained outstanding for a significant period”. It is not clear when SNH will make the decision on approving the transaction, “if at all”.

North Sea

Baron hints at farm-out plans for 100m barrel Dunrobin North Sea target

26/09/2023

Health, Safety & Environment

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Baron Oil says it intends to seek further partners to fund drilling off East Timor and will "re-engage" next year with potential new partners for the Dunrobin prospect in the North Sea.

Offshore workers board a Bond helicopter at Aberdeen International Airport. Pic by Chris Sumner

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“No quick fix”: Industry reacts to offshore workers’ weight gain

26/09/2023

By Mathew Perry

Our readers share their own health stories and safety concerns.

Russia still relies on Europe to ship its oil despite price cap breach

26/09/2023

By Bloomberg

Russia is still relying on European shipping to transport its oil even as the country’s supplies exceed Group-of-Seven price caps, according to a researcher.

UK

New dedicated wind turbine repair facility announced for Newcastle

25/09/2023

By Mathew Perry

Houghton International has announced plans to build a dedicated wind turbine repair and life-extension facility in Newcastle.

Octopus Energy boat trip to Lincs Offshore Wind Farm.

UK

Big Fans: Octopus expands scheme offering cheap wind power to coastal consumers

25/09/2023

Octopus Energy will extend a scheme offering up to half-price electricity to coastal users when nearby offshore wind farms are generating.

Egypt's bid round offering from EGPC and Ganope

E&P

Egypt sets out 23 block offering

25/09/2023

The EUG update put the hydrocarbon potential in the Western Desert at 132 million barrels of oil equivalent, from 28 leads. In the Gulf of Suez, this increases to 540mn barrels of resources from 27 leads.

Europe

Wind power package for Europe to be presented in October

25/09/2023

By Bloomberg

The European Union is planning to unveil measures to help its ailing wind sector next month, after supply-chain bottlenecks and higher financing costs have put a brake on projects.

Africa

Update: South Sudan backtracks on competition for Petronas assets

25/09/2023

The statement from the South Sudanese presidency valued the agreement at $3bn. According to Kiir, Caltech will partner with the government to buy Petronas’ entire portfolio in the country for $1.25bn.

Lego to keep using oil-based materials as it looks for sustainable alternative

25/09/2023

By Ryan Duff

The world-famous Danish toy brand Lego will continue to use oil-based plastics in its signature bricks as it found the alternative caused higher carbon emissions.

Sir Keir Starmer, MP Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition, addresses the Labour Party conference.

Sir Keir Starmer ‘no show’ in Aberdeen despite promised summer visit

25/09/2023

By Adele Merson

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Sir Keir Starmer is accused of “running scared” after failing to fulfil a promise to visit Aberdeen this summer to discuss controversial plans to end North Sea exploration.

Worley has won a CCS FEED contract in Qatar

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Worley takes CCS design win in Qatar

25/09/2023