Irish Sea gas developer EnergyPathways confirms “out of round” licence requests
Gas firm EnergyPathways (AIM:EPP) has made an "out of round" bid for gas production and storage licences in the Irish Sea as it reports progress on its Marram project.
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Wood knocks back second takeover bid worth nearly £1.5 billion
Aberdeen company Wood (WG.L) has rejected a second, improved takeover bid, worth nearly £1.5 billion from a Middle East suitor.
RWE plans green hydrogen production plant at Grangemouth
German energy firm RWE has announced plans to build a green hydrogen production plant at Grangemouth.
Sumitomo starts construction of cable factory in Scottish Highlands
Japanese firm Sumitomo Electric held a ground breaking ceremony for its £350 million subsea cable factory on the Cromarty Firth after it was named as a "preferred bidder" for a contract with SSE.
Cambo fate will be decided in months as Ithaca weighs tax uncertainty
A decision on whether the controversial Cambo field will be sanctioned or delayed is set to be decided in months as bosses weight the impact of North Sea tax policy.
Saipem brings in biggest haul of global oil and gas contracts
Saipem has topped the list of top oil and gas industry contractors, bringing in more than $19 billion over the past year.
North Sea oil and gas firms must “get cleaner” – regulator
North Sea oil and gas operators could invest up to £3 billion on projects aimed at cutting 32m tonnes of CO2 emissions, a new review has found.
HSE finds Repsol failed to secure effective emergency response on Fulmar A
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has reprimanded North Sea operator Repsol Resources UK for failing to secure effective emergency response measures at its Fulmar A platform.
Could the 33rd oil and gas licensing round be the UK’s last?
There's talk that this could this be the last licencing round given the rhetoric from Labour.
What will be the price of Brent at the end of 2024?
Predicting the changing price of oil is a notoriously difficult task, however, recent analysis by Bloomberg Intelligence forecasts that Brent is expected to be above $80 a barrel at the end of 2024.
International energy services provider to recruit 150 new employees in Aberdeen
Aker Solutions has announced plans to recruit 150 employees in 2024 to support its transition to sustainable energy production services globally.
UK subsidies for fossil-fuel power plants swell to record
The UK will continue to subsidize fossil-fuelled power plants into the second half of this decade with operators paid a record fee to stay open.
SPE Aberdeen presents Geothermal 2024 – ‘Heating up the Market’
The eagerly anticipated annual Geothermal Seminar, organised by SPE Aberdeen, is set to take place on 21 – 22 February.
Europe gas approaches oversold levels as demand set to recover
European natural gas futures fluctuated near technical levels that signal the contracts may have been oversold.
Shell seeks to reduce its stake in Dutch offshore wind farm
Shell Plc (LON:SHEL) is looking to sell part of its stake in a wind farm it built off the coast of the Netherlands as the company aims to drive more value for shareholders.
UNOC takes aim at local content ahead of Saipec
“We don’t believe we are going to energy transition now, not when even countries like the UK are awarding exploration licences. At UNOC, we want to see how other countries are coping with the transition.”
Help support charities at exclusive P&J event
On Friday, February 2, 2024, P&J Live will host the P&J 275 Charity Gala in association with Cala. The event promises an unforgettable evening, celebrating the charities that are making a profound impact on our communities.
Radical reform of electricity system risks delays to wind investment, report warns
One of the main options being considered by the UK Government in a planned shake-up of electricity market arrangements threatens jobs, cheaper energy and new wind projects, a new report warns.
Aberdeen’s READ Cased Hole targets investment and jobs boost from HQ upgrade
Specialist oil and gas well logging firm READ Cased Hole is targeting a jobs and growth boost from upgrades to its Viking House headquarters in Aberdeen's Bridge of Don.
Shell’s Livewire entrepreneurship programme returns to north-east after four-year break
Small and medium-sized enterprises, from two to 149 employees, are invited to apply.
Shell expects approval for Brent oilfield legs decommissioning plan in 2024
Shell (LON: SHEL) expects to receive approval for its plans to decommission the legs of the Brent oilfield in 2024, a spokesperson has told Energy Voice.
Aberdeen’s AISUS Offshore forms strategic partnership with Brazilian firm
Aberdeen oil field equipment supplier AISUS Offshore has announced a strategic partnership with Brazilian engineering firm SIMEROS.
Search for a new Chief Executive for the Port of Cromarty Firth
The current Chief Executive, Bob Buskie, joined the Port of Cromarty Firth ten years ago and will retire in 2024. The Executive Search business, Odgers Berndtson, have been selected to find Bob’s successor.
Emissions measuring and monitoring technology sought for new net zero roadmap
The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) and North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) have launched a call for emissions measuring and monitoring technology to feature in a new roadmap.
SLB launches carbon storage screening and ranking solution
SLB has launched a new screening and ranking solution designed to assess the capacity and economic viability of carbon storage sites during the ADIPEC conference in Abu Dhabi.