Industry needs ‘white, middle-class men to step up’, says OEUK D&I lead
For a number of years now, diversity and inclusion (D&I) has been high up on the North Sea oil and gas industry’s agenda.
Deirdre Michie
Medical condition sees OEUK boss Deirdre Michie step back
Deirdre Michie, chief executive of Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), has temporarily stood back from the role after being diagnosed with a medical condition.
UK offshore energy body launches search for new chief exec
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has launched its search to find a successor to executive Deirdre Michie, who steps down at the end of this year.
So, what came out of the discussion with Sunak?
Last month, Chancellor Rishi Sunak flew into the Granite City - home of the UK’s offshore energy industry. He was there to listen directly to the concerns put forward by industry leaders on the Government’s proposed energy profits levy.
Exclusive: Deirdre Michie to step down as CEO of trade body OEUK
Industry leader Deirdre Michie is to step down as CEO of the trade body Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) after nearly a decade at the helm.
Deirdre Michie: Supporting consumers is essential – damaging the UK energy industry is no way to do it
The Chancellor’s Energy Profits Levy, announced yesterday, is a disappointing and worrying development for industry. The shockwaves will undoubtedly be felt in offshore energy jobs and communities for years to come.
Windfall tax risks ‘destabilising £200bn of energy investments’ warns industry chief
A windfall tax, reportedly due to be announced today, risks “destabilising” a planned £200bn of investment in the UK energy system this decade, the industry trade body has warned.
Windfall tax to be announced ‘as soon as Thursday’
UK Government plans to impose a windfall tax on energy companies are expected to be brought forward and announced “as soon as Thursday”.
UK’s largest oil and gas producer warns windfall tax means ‘fewer projects will be sanctioned’
Harbour Energy chief executive Linda Cook joined industry heads in calling for a “stable” tax environment, and warned of the potential consequences for future North Sea investment should a windfall levy be imposed.
Exclusive: Skills passport to ‘transform’ North Sea oil and gas workforce
Plans have been set out on creation of a “critical” and long-awaited skills passport to help oil and gas workers transition into renewables.
Windfall tax could undermine net-zero investments, trade body warns
Billions of pounds of investments marked for UK net zero infrastructure could be diverted if politicians keep threatening to impose windfall taxes, the head of the offshore sector's trade body will tell conference attendees next week.
OEUK CEO writes to energy secretary to set out North Sea’s contribution to UK’s coffers
The chief executive of Offshore Energies UK has reinforced the need for a predictable fiscal regime in a letter to the energy secretary.
Harbour Energy CEO and rebranded regulator to headline OEUK conference
The chief executive of Harbour Energy and the head of the recently-rebranded North Sea Transition Authority will headline a major industry conference next month.
North Sea chief speaks out over PPE fears for women offshore
Calls are being made to address women working offshore in the North Sea facing risk due to poorly-fitting PPE safety gear.
A year after launch, the North Sea Transition Deal is building our nation’s low-carbon future
The UK’s bus and lorry fleets, plus many homes, could be running on low carbon hydrogen within two decades thanks to green technologies now being pioneered in three UK regions renowned until now for their carbon-intensive industries.
NEO Energy chief calls for cross-party support to help industry plan for the long-term
A senior figure at NEO Energy has called for cross-party support to help the energy industry map out its long-term future.
OEUK CEO says “no one” in sector wants to profit from cost-of-living crisis
A senior oil and gas figure has stressed that “no one” in the sector “wants to benefit or profit” as households struggle to pay their energy bills.
North Sea windfall tax could ‘heap supply crisis on top of price crisis’
The UK’s leading oil and gas trade body has warned a windfall tax on the North Sea could cause “irreparable damage” to the industry.
North Sea stalwarts to speak at Courier – Energy Voice event
This year’s Courier Business Conference will focus on the energy transition with a host of top speakers.
OGUK completes Offshore Energies UK rebrand
The North Sea’s leading trade body Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has officially completed its planned rebrand.
Oil and gas industry making headway on North Sea Transition Deal
The UK oil and gas industry has made “strong progress” towards implementing the aims of a landmark pact between the sector and government.
Exclusive: North Sea trade body OGUK drops ‘oil and gas’ from name in new energies rebrand
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) is dropping “oil and gas” from its name in a rebrand which will see its focus and remit broaden to new energy sources.
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.
UK forked out more than £18bn on oil and gas imports in first six months of 2021, according to trading figures
The UK shelled out more than £18 billion on oil and gas imports in the first few months of the year, according to the government’s latest trading figures.
‘That is not greenwashing’: North Sea oil boss bats back accusations on BBC Debate Night
The head of the North Sea oil trade body came under fire at a special COP26 BBC Debate night on Tuesday, hitting back at accusations of “greenwashing”.