‘It felt like a body blow’: Shell CEO reflects on 2021
Shell CEO Ben van Beurden has reflected on a turbulent 12 months for the company, which have seen court rulings, massive shareholder dividends and a permanent move to the UK.
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Aftermath of COP26 questions future of fossil fuels finance and what’s next for renewable energy investing
The COP26 climate conference in Glasgow should have made uncomfortable viewing for fossil fuel executives.
A bumper year for AREG: 2021 in review
As AREG approaches its 20th anniversary supporting renewable energy projects and supply chain members transition from oil and gas to the renewable energy sector, there has been an increasing sense of urgency around climate change and the need to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, as well as widespread government and community interest around COP26 in November.
Namibia aims to cash in on hydrogen plans
Namibia will receive N$100 million ($6.3mn) in concession fees from its preferred hydrogen bidder this year, President Hage Geingob has said.
Oil and gas dealmakers row against the tide
As the curtain falls on 2021, a year largely dominated by the three Cs – Covid, COP26 and Cambo – we’re seeing strong energy market fundamentals underpinned by high commodity prices which would usually signal greater optimism for the year ahead.
We must look to energy consumption to guide action in 2022
We frequently read and hear that we live in the age of disruption.
Beyond COP26: A technology-driven future for Scotland
Developing and deploying technology at scale will help us achieve climate goals whilst fulfilling energy demand and, if done right, create jobs and export opportunities for Scotland.
An abundance of opportunity and innovation will drive next phase of UKCS’ transition journey
The UKCS oil and gas industry has weathered some tough times in its past, but the last two years have been perhaps the most challenging, and the most critical in terms of shaping its future.
OGUK: ‘When people don’t perceive us to be genuine…we need to push a bit harder’
Between COP, Cambo and a host of other increasingly political issues around fossil fuels, EV puts it to Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) chief executive Deirdre Michie that the trade body’s rhetoric to defend the sector has ramped up in recent months.
Securing energy supply to meet growing demand
Without any doubt, 2021 has been a better year than 2020 in the energy sector. It’s been a more progressive year and there are positive signs that the energy transition is gaining momentum.
‘Getting the mix of voices right’: Our panel of experts give verdicts on COP26
With COP26 now in the rear-view mirror, Energy Voice has assembled a panel of experts to give their verdicts on whether the summit really was a climate change turning point.
Africa needs gas to prosper, despite COP26 declarations
Perspective is everything. For climate activists, the recent pledge that more than 20 countries and financial institutions made to stop public financing for overseas fossil fuel projects was seen as a promising first step toward achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, one of the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Big Oil and King Coal at COP26
Cut it whichever way you like, little genuine forward progress was made at COP26, in my opinion. At best the outcomes are fragile.
‘Rapid emissions reduction’ needed for Scotland to meet 2030 climate targets
The Scottish Government has been told the "delivery of rapid emissions reductions cannot wait" if it is to meet legally-binding climate change targets at the end of this decade.
Energy Voice monthly supplement, December 2021
The latest Energy Voice monthly supplement has been published with The Press & Journal.
Japan is backing oil and gas even after COP26 climate talks
It’s been less than a month since world leaders pledged to combat climate change at the COP26 summit in Glasgow, yet Japan is already showing signs of putting the brakes on divestment from fossil fuels.
Rewiring the energy system
“If we are to successfully transition to the energy system of tomorrow, we cannot simply unplug from the energy system of today,” Adnoc CEO Dr Sultan Al Jaber warned the ADIPEC conference in Abu Dhabi this month.
OGUK: COP26 saw ‘uninformed noise’ directed towards oil and gas industry
The chief executive of Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has hit back at what she described as a “simplified but really polarised debate” that the industry found itself at the heart of during the COP26 climate summit.
Eskom warns of “deliberate” sabotage threatening power supplies
Eskom has said a “deliberate act of sabotage” raised the risk of stage 6 load shedding in South Africa.
CMS: Hydrogen emerging as key post-COP26 solution
There were some welcome developments during COP26, not least the deal announced between the US and China to work together to limit global temperature rises to 1.5C, in line with the 2015 Paris Agreement.
Former Greens leader says fossil fuels delegates should be banned from future COP meetings
Fossil fuel companies should be banned from future UN climate change Cop gatherings, a former leader of the Green Party has said.
‘It was arguably a massive let down’ – energy chiefs debate success of COP26
Energy chiefs discussed the main knock-ons for oil and gas of COP26 during a Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) webinar yesterday.
COP26 Scorecard: Here’s what you need to know
COP26 took fourteen days and some long nights of negotiations. It produced breakthrough pledges, a set of rules on carbon trading and some big aspirations that will have to be scrutinised against real action in the years ahead. Here’s what you need to know.
The COP Shop Podcast #3: Reasons to be cheerful
"I want you to stay angry. I want you to stay frustrated. Channel that anger, harness that frustration, keep pushing harder and harder for more because that's what required to meet this challenge.”
Grid charging reforms would achieve ‘lasting-legacy’ from COP26, says trade body
Calls for ministers to overhaul the grid transmission charging system have been reignited in the wake of UK hosting COP26.