Serica moves closer to Buchan stake approval
Serica Energy expects its acquisition of a 30% stake in the Buchan redevelopment to materialise this month, soon after the field’s environmental statement was submitted to the regulator.
Confirmed: BP names Kate Thomson CFO as she joins the board
UK-based supermajor, BP (LON: BP), has named Kate Thomson its new chief financial officer as it welcomes her to its board.
Viking Energy admits to fire at Shetland onshore wind farm
Viking Energy has confirmed rumours that there was a fire at its onshore wind farm in Shetland following social media speculation.
Meet the canine crew ready to bring a pawsitive experience to Aberdeen’s heliports
Naso and Dorothy were at the departures lounge greeting delayed passengers.
Devil’s Hole Horst well suspected to be dry in blow to UK exploration
Well Slot: Devil’s Hole Horst well suspected to have come up dry as NEO Energy spuds Leverett appraisal well.
Number of women working offshore in wind is ‘drastically low’
Women account for as little as 5% of the offshore workforce in the wind sector, this “drastically low” figure means the industry is missing out, says Charlie Guthrie, head of renewables at 3t.
UK energy minister condemns wind farms for overstating output
A UK energy minister on Thursday condemned the behavior of wind-farm operators who have routinely overestimated how much power they’ll generate — a practice that adds to consumers’ bills, according to electricity traders and market experts.
Former Respol Sinopec boss takes managing director job at Aberdeen’s Amplus
Aberdeen’s Amplus Energy Services has promoted former Repsol Sinopec Resources UK boss, Steve Gardyne, to take on its managing director.
Wood secured $850 million in Middle East contract throughout 2023
Aberdeen-based consulting and engineering firm Wood has announced that it secured $850 million in Middle East contracts throughout 2023.
Bridges and Bottlenecks 04: Hydrogen and CCUS
Bridges and Bottlenecks is the latest podcast series by Energy Voice Out Loud in partnership with DNV. Each episode looks to address the hard-hitting issues within the energy transition. Technology exists that will be the bridge to take us there, but there are still a number of bottlenecks that stand in the way of progress.
Fears raised Aberdeenshire wind farm could cause radiation damage
The proposed Hill of Fare wind farm, located less than four miles from Banchory, has faced criticism as concerns have been raised around radiation at the site.
East of Shetland: Will the UK’s heavy oilfields overcome their challenges?
The East of Shetland is home to some of the largest untapped resources in UK waters but sits among the regions with the greatest challenges for development.
BP untangles itself from Equinor on NY offshore wind projects
BP (LON: BP) and Equinor ASA are parting ways in the US offshore wind market.
Aberdeen’s Sentinel Marine acquired by Singapore wind vessel operator
Singapore wind vessel operator, Cyan Renewables, has announced its acquisition of a 75% stake in Aberdeen’s Sentinel Marine.
EU Sees Electricity Production Doubling by 2050 to Reach Net Zero
The European Union estimates it will need to more than double its electricity generation by the middle of the century and boost renewables to reach its ambitious goal of climate neutrality.
Harbour Energy restructures Aberdeen office estate
Britain's leading oil and gas producer will focus its Granite City footprint on Prime Four.
SBM Offshore CEO to step down after 12 years
SBM Offshore has announced that its chief executive for 12 years, Bruno Chabas, has decided not to seek a 4th mandate at the end of his current term on 12th April 2024.
Report warns of North Sea private equity cash wipeout on faster transition
Carbon Tracker says oil and gas cashflows are at major risk of plummeting demand, though industry leaders say North sea firms are integral to energy transition delivery
Bridges and Bottlenecks 03: Offshore Wind
Bridges and Bottlenecks is the latest podcast series by Energy Voice Out Loud in partnership with DNV. Each episode looks to address the hard-hitting issues within the energy transition. Technology exists that will be the bridge to take us there, but there are still a number of bottlenecks that stand in the way of progress.
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.
Yousaf under fire for ‘two-faced’ Rosebank comments
First Minister Humza Yousaf has come under fire in the Scottish Parliament for "two-faced" comments about the Rosebank oilfield.
Unite ballots offshore chemists, heating and ventilation engineers for strike action
Unite the Union has announced that it is balloting “over 50” chemists, heating and ventilation engineers from the offshore sector.
OEUK boss named Offshore Europe 2025 chair
Trade body chief executive, David Whitehouse, will chair Offshore Europe 2025 and the executive committee for SPE ahead of the event, set for Aberdeen.
Aberdeenshire firm Coretrax gets year off to flying start
Five new contracts and plans to grow its headcount by nearly one-third follow 'record-breaking' 2023.
First episode of Women in New Energy podcast launches
Following September’s highly successful Women in New Energy conference, Energy Voice has launched an eponymous podcast series in the build-up to the event’s return later in the year.