VIDEO: Saudi Arabia unveils plans for huge oil rig theme park
Saudi Arabia has unveiled its plan for “The Rig”, a 150,000 square metre theme park using an oil and gas platform.
Interview: UK energy minister reaffirms oil and gas support ahead of COP26
The new UK energy minister has reaffirmed his support for the oil and gas industry as the COP26 climate summit beckons.
CNR International to introduce mandatory vaccinations for North Sea workers
CNR International has announced it will introduce mandatory vaccinations for North Sea workers.
NatWest pledges £100billion of climate and sustainable finance as COP26 beckons
NatWest has announced a target of providing £100billion of sustainable and climate funding for customers by the end of 2025.
‘Potential for a major accident’: HSE slams Shell as three-tonne object dropped 50-feet on North Sea platform
Shell has been slammed by the safety regulator after a three-tonne object was dropped more than 50-feet on board a North Sea platform.
Jeremy Cresswell: Tweet Boris Johnson to kill Cambo? I think not
I’ve just received a round-robin email from Greenpeace calling on Brits to tweet Boris and kill off North Sea oil & gas right now.
‘Methane moment’: 20 countries join pledge to slash emissions ahead of COP26
An EU-US pledge to slash global methane emissions has garnered support from 20 more nations ahead of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.
Acorn CCS and Peterhead Port strike agreement to decarbonise new Thames Estuary hydrogen plant
An agreement has been struck for the Acorn carbon capture and storage (CCS) project to decarbonise a new hydrogen plant in the Thames Estuary by shipping CO2 to Peterhead Port.
Worley lands Ras Tanura refinery upgrade project with Saudi Aramco
Engineering services giant Worley (ASX: WOR) has landed a refinery upgrade contract with Saudi Aramco.
‘Landmark point’: First foundation in place on Scotland’s giant Seagreen windfarm
A “major milestone” has been reached with the first foundation being installed at Seagreen, the largest offshore windfarm in Scotland.
Work halted on flagship IOG project after ‘issue’ with oil rig leg
Work has been stopped at the flagship North Sea project of IOG after an “issue” was uncovered on the leg of an oil rig.
Peterson aims for carbon neutral status by end of 2022
Energy logistics firm Peterson has announced its goal to become carbon neutral by the end of 2022.
Subsea 7 targets net zero from own operations by 2050
Subsea 7 (OTCM: SUBCY) has revealed plans to achieve net zero emissions from its own operations by 2050.
Harbour Energy wins CCS storage licence for V Net Zero
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has granted Harbour Energy (LON:HBR) a carbon capture and storage (CCS) licence for its V Net Zero project in the Humber.
Chevron targets net zero emissions from own operations by 2050
Chevron committed for the first time to an aspiration of net zero emissions from its operations as the company responded to rising investor and societal pressure to play a bigger role in a transition to a low-carbon future.
Tailwind Energy completes Evelyn development well
Tailwind Energy has completed a development well for the Evelyn field in the North Sea.
Greenpeace unveils oil-splattered Boris Johnson statue in ‘Stop Cambo’ protest
Greenpeace has unveiled an “oil-splattered” statue of Boris Johnson in London as part of a protest against the Cambo oilfield.
Longboat Energy and Var Energi announce discovery at Rodhette
Longboat Energy (LON: LBE) and Var Energi have announced a discovery at the Rodhette gas exploration well.
Orcadian to farm-out 30million barrel UK prospect to Carrick Resources
Orcadian Energy (LON: ORCA) has announced a deal to farm out the Carra prospect in the UK North Sea to Carrick Resources.
Sturgeon to deliver climate action speech ahead of COP26
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will deliver a Ted Talk about the country's climate change ambitions in the run-up to Cop26.
UK customers told not to worry about ‘the lights going out’ amid energy crunch
Consumers have been told not to worry about “the lights going out” this winter amid concerns the UK Government’s price cap could see energy bills soar when it is reviewed next year.
Clyde Training Solutions and ITB announce Armed Forces transition packages for energy sector
Clyde Training Solutions (CTS) have partnered with ITB Competence Assurance Limited (ITB) to develop training packages specifically aimed at Armed Forces personnel wishing to transition to the Energy Sector.
Taqa North Sea business falls to £700million loss amid Covid write-downs
The North Sea business of Taqa has slipped to pre-tax losses of £700million ($958m) as last year’s oil price plummet took a toll on the value of its assets.
Aberdeen City Council wins funding to progress hydrogen and solar ambitions
Aberdeen City Council has won a share of a £1million pot to progress its ambitions for hydrogen and solar projects.
Nigeria’s Aiteo sues Shell over wells as legal disputes escalate
A Nigerian oil producer sued Shell for more than $2 billion over the ownership of oil wells, intensifying a dispute around an asset sale completed six years ago.