Windfall tax ‘likely to discourage’ investment in new fields, study finds
Researchers at Aberdeen University have published in-depth analysis of divergent tax rates on UK oil and gas spending.
Aberdeen University
EPL relief ‘not enough’ to offset impact on new North Sea project profitability, says economist
November’s changes to the oil and gas windfall tax have had a “significant impact” on the profitability of new projects, analysis has found.
Potentially ‘over 300’ unexplored North Sea discoveries at risk due to windfall tax uncertainty
Hundreds of North Sea oil and gas discoveries could be abandoned as companies battle with uncertain headwinds.
Energy transition expert says industry must use ‘data and facts’ to combat ‘image problem’ following oil protest
Aberdeen University’s energy transition lead believes academia faces an uphill struggle in setting out the merits of the oil and gas industry to some students.
Aberdeen students set to display at AREG confrence today
ProtoTAU, Aberdeen University's Shell Eco-Marathon team are set to attend Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group's (AREG) Energy Futures Conference today.
Aberdeen petroleum economist Alex Kemp honoured with international award
An Aberdeen University petroleum economist has been honoured with an international recognition from the energy industry.
Extinction Rebellion holds ‘die in’ at Aberdeen University with demands to abandon oil and gas research
Climate protestors Extinction Rebellion have taken to Aberdeen University demand it stops supporting new oil fields and abandon research into the industry.
Aberdeen University staff divided on merits of Equinor North Sea oil and gas field
News that Equinor is pushing ahead with the development of a major North Sea oil and gas field appears to have split opinion at Aberdeen University.
UK Government hands Aberdeen Uni £220k to aid hydrogen research
Aberdeen University has bagged £220,000 to boost a project aimed at creating a process for obtaining hydrogen from organic waste.
Is there a role for blue hydrogen in a green energy transition?
With its potential as an energy carrier that supports an increasingly renewable electricity grid, hydrogen can complement and accelerate other technologies required to deliver net-zero by 2050.
‘Biggest reform in a decade’: Energy Security Bill delivers new powers on CCUS, hydrogen and decom
Development pledges and new policing powers on CCUS, hydrogen and decommissioning have been unveiled in the UK Energy Security Bill, marking the “biggest reform” of its kind in a decade.
Aberdeen University teams up with TotalEnergies for energy transition scholarships
TotalEnergies is stumping up tens of thousands of pounds to help put students through energy transition courses.
Rough: Centrica applies to reopen UK’s largest gas storage facility
Centrica has submitted an application to reopen Rough, Britain’s largest gas storage facility, as the country seeks solutions to a harsh winter ahead.
Rough: Britain’s largest gas storage site to reopen ‘within months’
Rough, the UK’s largest gas storage site which controversially closed in 2017, is to “reopen within months” according to a report.
Windfall tax measures could ‘accelerate’ major UK oil projects like Cambo and Rosebank
Windfall tax measures announced by Rishi Sunak could "accelerate" major UK oil and gas projects like Cambo and Rosebank, according to experts.
North-east oil industry needs to enhance ‘narrative’ or risk a ‘brain drain’
Oil and gas companies in the north-east have been challenged to alter the narrative around the industry in order to dissuade talent from relocating.
Interest in oil and gas courses at Aberdeen Uni down by more than a third, figures show
There has been a general uptick in the number of students applying to degree programmes at Aberdeen University revolving around renewable energy.
‘Cambo has to go ahead’: Industry debates as Shell reconsiders oilfield exit
Industry leaders have been debating as news emerges that Shell is reconsidering its exit of the Cambo oilfield.
‘Candidate shortage’ for North Sea jobs as oil price back at $100
There is a “candidate shortage” for the increasing levels of work being seen in the North Sea with the oil price now beyond $100.
Shell, Deltic Energy and others to speak at Aberdeen University energy transition event
Speakers from Shell and Deltic Energy are among those taking part in an Aberdeen University energy transition discussion later this month.
‘I hope the bravery of the Ukrainian people will encourage action’
A Ukrainian energy expert living in Aberdeen hopes the bravery displayed by her countrymen will lead to further action against Russia, including UK sanctions on its fossil fuels.
Oil forecast to hit $130 by June
Analysts have been reacting after oil topped $100 a barrel for the first time in years following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
OEUK hosts first event under fresh name as North Sea chiefs herald in new era
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) chief executive Deirdre Michie says the trade body will champion an “inclusive future” as it enters a new dawn.
‘I suppose it was inevitable’: Campaigner, industry and analyst reaction to OGUK rebrand
Reaction to news that the leading trade body for the North Sea, Oil and Gas UK (OGUK), is rebranding has varied from claims of it being a “PR stunt” to praise for a move that’s “not before time”.
Former Champions League ref to lead Aberdeen University energy transition centre
Aberdeen University has appointed a renowned geologist to head up its new energy transition centre.