Energy transition ‘accelerated’ by coronavirus
The north-east oil and gas sector’s approach to energy transition is being accelerated by the Covid-19 crisis, according to the chairman of Scottish commercial law firm Burness Paull.
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Energy transition and Scottish green economy plans mapped out
On Tuesday 1st September, Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon unveiled her plan for government, Protecting Scotland, Renewing Scotland, for the year ahead.
Four new partners for Burness Paull
Law firm Burness Paull has added a quartet of high-profile new partners to its ranks to help businesses navigate through the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Landmark ruling welcomed in Premier Oil and the contested schemes of arrangement
A new ruling on a high-value corporate debt restructuring case in Scotland could have a major impact on businesses across the UK due to the economic fallout from the Covid-19 crisis.
Businesses warned not to flout competition laws during coronavirus crisis
Following the Covid-19 outbreak, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has indicated it will relax enforcement of the competition rules under certain circumstances.
Expect lenders to help indebted oil firms survive until ‘less rainy day’
A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining, but wants it back the minute it begins to rain.
Being logical about oil and gas contracts amid the coronavirus outbreak
As cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) increase around the world, industry continues to experience the effects. In particular, Chinese manufacturers in some areas have stopped operations due to factory shutdowns which in turn is starting to affect supply chains. As lead times catch up with supply constraints we expect this to become problematic in the weeks to come.
Sunrise or sunset for the North Sea?
While the UKCS may be regarded as a more mature basin than those in other parts of the world, that doesn’t mean that it is standing still or slowing down.
Treasury ‘committed’ to April IR35 changes despite election and delayed budget
The Treasury has said it “remains committed” to changes to contractor pay rules by April, despite a delayed budget and the upcoming general election.
Analysis: Offshore wind and the energy transition
With climate change continually at the forefront of the news agenda and millions striking across the globe, September was also a significant month in the development of offshore wind in the UK.
Watch: EV’s ‘illuminating’ Tracking Transition event
Check out this cool snippet of video footage from Energy Voice's incredibly successful Tracking Transition panel debate.
The trials and tribulations of transition
The energy transition discussion is the dominant topic for the sector. It’s a multi-layered debate that encompasses macro and micro issues and will have an increasing impact upon our lives and our businesses in the UK.
Greenpeace rig protest highlights operators’ climate concerns
Greenpeace’s recent occupation of a North Sea rig highlights some of the immediate and practical concerns firms have on climate change, according to a lawyer.
RGU institute director joins transition debate at Energy Voice event
North Sea oil and gas industry veteran Paul de Leeuw will take part in a panel debate on the sector’s biggest challenge to date — the energy transition.
Brexit and oil price dent profits at Burness Paull
Brexit and the delay in oil price recovery caused profits at Burness Paull to fall in the last 12 months.
Energy Voice panel debate to focus on oil sector’s ‘transition’
Oil and gas sector experts will highlight the steps companies must take to safeguard their “licence to operate” at an Energy Voice event this month.
Video: North Sea acquisitions market to stay ‘hot’, experts say at EV event
The North Sea will be a hotbed of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity if the oil price holds up, the audience heard at a bumper breakfast event in Houston today.
Houston the place to be as confidence returns
It was nicknamed Space City and has developed a reputation the globe round for being the home of Nasa.
OGUK director ready to stoke up debate at EV breakfast event
An industry leader will look to stoke up the conversation about the UK oil and gas supply chain's ability to prosper in a “new reality” at a sell-out event during OTC week in Houston.
We need to look ahead
As many prepare to head across to Houston for 50 years of OTC, it’s worth noting that, while there will be a Golden Anniversary Gala Dinner to mark that milestone, the opening session of the conference is about the next 50 years for our industry.
Aberdeen energy employment expert headhunted by Pinsent Masons
An energy employment expert has been headhunted from a rival company by global law firm Pinsent Masons.
Burness Paull promotes new partner from within
A lawyer specialising in planning and licensing has been promoted to partner level in the Aberdeen office of Burness Paull.
Oil sector’s cultural diversity a double-edged sword
The oil industry’s cultural diversity can be a double-edged sword if key safety messages are blocked or lost in translation, guests at The Press & Journal's Morning Briefing heard yesterday.
WATCH: Oil and gas outlook – What’s next for the UKCS?
Well, how do you sum up a year like 2018? There’s certainly been no shortage of talking points that’s for sure.
WATCH: Oil and gas outlook – What’s next for the UKCS?
Well, how do you sum up a year like 2018? There’s certainly been no shortage of talking points that’s for sure.