Electrification could have role to play in UKCS net zero future

With pressure from net-zero obligations now mounting, coupled with a growing awareness that it has a valuable energy transition role to play, the North Sea oil and gas industry would at last appear to be taking electrification of UKCS infrastructure seriously.

The west of Shetland Orion project covered extensively by Allister Thomas is a case in point.

The UK Atlantic Frontier hydrocarbons prize is still large, with a long life ahead, so it makes sense.