EVOL: We’re better connected, Aberdeen hydrogen hub help and “flying by the seat of our pants”
This week on EVOL, Ryan and Ed are joined by new Energy Voice editor Mark Selby as he makes his podcast debut.
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Bridges and Bottlenecks: 05 Energy Systems Thinking
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.
EVOL: Repsol ponders, Prax strikes and a biofuel pause
The rumour mill has kicked into overdrive amid discussion that Repsol is considering the acquisition of NEO Energy, even while politics has overshadowed the energy sector. While some companies are moving away from the North Sea, others are choosing to stick it out, Ryan explains, on the basis that it can’t get any worse.
EVOL: Wood on the move, electoral turmoil and volcano drilling
Wood is considering another offer for the company, from the Middle Eastern Sidara. Such a sale would likely help Wood access new international markets, but the loss of a FTSE250 company based in Aberdeen will be lamented. Given the challenges of the North Sea, is such a move inevitable?
EVOL: Election excitement, highland hydro and W.I.N.E on to a winner
Listeners in the UK may have seen there was a small political announcement this week... Rishi Sunak announced a general election will be held this summer.
EVOL: Redundancies, champions and a touch of glamour
Now that Repsol has settled its spat with Sinopec, the company has admitted it is “reviewing” its structure, with nearly 100 jobs expected to go. It set out plans recently for more activity, striking a slightly unusual tone – and failing to blame the windfall tax, unlike many of its contemporaries.
EVOL: Sunsets on Yousaf, Shell sheds light on New York listing and where will solar shine?
In this week's episode of EVOL, the trio discuss Humza Yousaf's resignation, Shell's Q1 results and the future of solar.
EVOL: Aramco dips, another Pemex disaster and Harbour vs cigs
Saudi Aramco ditched around one third of its jackups this week in a sign that the oil-rich state is demonstration of a move away from some of its grandiose visions. The market remains tight, with South East Asia likely to provide a home for spare capacity. Whether the North Sea, beset by windfall tax woes, can secure some of these newly idle jackups remains to be seen.
EVOL: Colombia hold up, Super Puma remembrance and what to do about the gas grid?
It may be Easter week but that does not mean the news has slowed down, Energy Voice reports may not be hunting for eggs but they have found some interesting stories.
The Energy Transition Mission with Scottish Enterprise
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EVOL: Time to pick up the pace with CCUS – with Ruth Herbert
Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) is the kind of industrial opportunity that comes around once in 200 years, according to the chief of an industry trade association.
Cancelled hydrogen, electricity backbone and speed dating
What do Vattenfall, Kate Middleton and Repsol have in common? They all feature in this week’s EVOL.
Living the REMA, troubled waters for Paris targets and new fronteirs
It’s been a big week for announcements on electricity market reform. Ed explains the implications of government plans to keep unabated gas plants on the grid beyond 2030 and a shift to zonal electricity pricing.
Helicopter tragedy, Orsted’s rethink and the geoscience crunch
A black day for the offshore industry, with a helicopter disaster in Norway leaving one dead and five injured. Norwegian companies are reliant on the Sikorsky S-92 but is it safe?
Extracurricular crisis, Shell’s LNG outlook and ‘the end of North Sea investment’?
Roses are red, hydrogen is blue, celebrate with a Valentine’s day EVOL podcast for two.
EPL ‘betrayal’, rig mishaps and a win for BP
Keir Starmer was up in Aberdeen recently but did he listen to the industry?
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.
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.
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.
A new job, an old sale, a fresh Victory
Murray Auchincloss has been named BP CEO, while Shell has made moves in Nigeria and the Victory field west of Shetland.
The Megawatt Hour – Episode 10: Back to the future
Over the course of nine episodes the Megawatt Hour podcast has covered the ins and outs of batteries and other storage technologies, the ups and downs of the power market and the meanders of the policy landscape.
Looney, Lifeboats and COP28
A big week before the Xmas break kicks in – and we begin with Bernard Looney’s remuneration package. He’s the third of four BP CEOs to resign in some form of scandal - can the supermajor break the curse?
Road to ADIPEC 4: sustainability and technology
“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.
Bridges and Bottlenecks 02: Grids and Storage
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.
Road to ADIPEC 3: Energy transition and gases
"Getting hydrogen right is critical to getting that whole suite of alternative fuels,” Mark Brownstein said.