UK energy minister welcomes OGUK’s new Supply Chain Champion during first visit to Aberdeen
The UK’s energy minister has visited Europe’s oil and gas capital for the first time since he took up the role last month.
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Industry talent to be recognised at OGUK Awards as finalists announced
Some of the North Sea oil and gas industry’s biggest players, including Neptune Energy, BP and TotalEnergies, are in the running to pick up a gong at the OGUK Awards.
Oil and gas and energy transition ‘inextricably linked’, says OGUK boss
A senior industry figure has stressed the importance of oil and gas to a successful energy transition, describing the two as “inextricably linked”.
UK North Sea spend to top £20bn in coming years, says OGUK report
Spend on projects in the UK North Sea is expected to top £20 billion over the next five years, a flagship study has revealed.
Exclusive: Oil chief deals jobs warning to First Minister over Cambo backlash
The chief executive of Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has written to the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, issuing a jobs warning over “high-profile negative campaigns” against the Cambo oil field.
OGUK backs IPCC report for ‘adding new impetus’ to low carbon transition
The UK offshore oil and gas industry’s representative body has backed a landmark climate paper, hailing it for “adding new impetus” to the energy transition.
Drilling Cambo oil and gas field will help climate change, industry chief claims
Drilling the Cambo oil and gas field will help the UK cut its carbon emissions, the head of the industry body has claimed.
‘End of an era’: Shell film marks life and final days of Brent Charlie production
Shell has released a new documentary marking the life and final days of production on the Brent Charlie platform.
Majority in UK want government spending on North Sea oil redirected to renewables
Most UK adults want government spending on North Sea oil and gas redirected to renewables, according to a new campaigner survey.
BP CEO calls IEA scenario ‘credible’ despite planning more oil and gas projects
The CEO of BP has described an IEA net zero scenario calling for the end of new oil and gas projects as “credible”, despite the firm planning major fossil fuel developments.
Shell ordered to cut global emissions in ‘most significant’ climate judgement yet
A Dutch court has ordered Shell to cut its emissions by 45% by 2030, putting pressure on the company to move faster than it had otherwise planned.
OGUK pays tribute to outgoing Scottish energy minister
Trade body Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has paid tribute to outgoing Scottish energy minister Paul Wheelhouse.
Warning of vaccine lag for North Sea as maintenance backlog builds
Industry leaders have warned that the pace of vaccine rollout in the North Sea could be moving too slowly to deal with a rising maintenance backlog, as a crucial shutdown period approaches.
OGUK report underlines need for ‘vital support’, says 30,000 job losses remains ‘reasonable estimate’
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has warned that the UK’s energy transition is at risk of stalling unless the industry receives “vital support” from government.
Business leaders including Sir Vince Cable react to Aberdeen Budget package
Business leaders, including former Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable, have welcomed a £30million-plus Budget package for the Aberdeen energy sector.
UK looks to ‘strike balance’ between net zero goals and North Sea oil sector, energy minister says
The UK energy minister said the government is endeavouring to strike a “careful balance” between achieving net zero while preserving North Sea oil sector skills and security of supply.
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In years to come, when we reflect on 2020, it is evident that COVID-19 will be the topic that immediately leaps to mind in what was a challenging year for us all.
Equinor senior vice-president named co-chairman of OGUK board
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has announced the appointment of a new co-chairman, as the industry’s focus on recovery and transition intensifies.
Updated: Oil and Gas UK CEO says rebrand should ‘absolutely’ be considered
The chief executive of Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has said a rebrand is “absolutely” something the trade body should be considering.
OGUK survey aiming to give ‘much-needed’ insight into diversity and inclusion
It’s hoped a new first of its kind survey will give a "much-needed" insight into diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the oil and gas industry.
Shell, Total and Wood among finalists for 2020 OGUK Awards
Trade body Oil and Gas UK has announced the shortlist for this year’s instalment of its prestigious OGUK Awards.
Oil and Gas UK brands climate group report ‘misleading’
Oil and Gas UK has rebuked claims in a new report from a coalition of climate action groups as being “misleading”.
‘Highly sceptical’ North Sea workforce yet to see benefits of digital transformation, OGUK finds
Most of the North Sea workforce is “yet to see” a positive impact from the digital transformation and remain “highly sceptical”, according a major new report.
North Sea job cuts rise to 7,500
More than 7,500 oil and gas workers have lost their jobs since the onset of the coronavirus crisis and tens of thousands more could go, industry leaders have warned.
BP cuts make oil jobs taskforce ‘more urgent than ever’
A North-east MSP has told the Scottish Government that a revived energy jobs taskforce is “more urgent than ever” after BP announced plans for 10,000 cuts globally.