Tullow emissions rise on Ghanaian flaring
Tullow Oil increased emissions in 2021 amid delays in installing gas capturing equipment offshore Ghana.
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Neptune Energy: Cutting the mileage to slash emissions
The oil and gas industry has an essential role in supporting the UK Government’s ambitious plans for the transition to net zero.
Exxon plans to zero out emissions from operations by 2050
Exxon Mobil announced an “ambition” to eliminate some greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 in the oil giant’s first such long-term pledge to curb carbon output.
‘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.
Exxon’s emissions-reduction pledge lags supermajor rivals’
Exxon Mobil pledged to cut greenhouse-gas emissions 20% by 2030, marking its most ambitious emissions target to date but falling far short of the sweeping climate commitments from some of its biggest rivals.
Countries urged to boost emissions cuts and phase out fossil fuel subsidies in draft COP26 deal
A first draft of a deal for COP26 calls on countries to strengthen their emissions-cutting plans in the next year in a bid to keep a goal to limit warming to 1.5C within reach.
VIDEO: Neptune Energy uses drones for ‘first-of-its-kind’ North Sea methane study
Neptune Energy has completed a "first-of-its-kind" study using both rotary and fixed wing drones which could help cut methane emissions across the North Sea.
Fasken explainer: ‘Net Zero’ commitments and the Energy Transition
In the energy sector, as elsewhere, fundamental change happens slowly … until it happens all at once. We are witnessing just such a dynamic as energy companies adopt new or more ambitious goals to achieve “Net Zero” greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the run-up to COP26 in Glasgow.
Integrating solar into LNG industry could slash Australia’s carbon footprint, says report
The integration of solar energy into Australia’s liquified natural gas (LNG) industry could dramatically reduce Australia’s carbon footprint while also creating thousands of additional jobs, according to the latest research by government-funded NERA (National Energy Resources Australia) and Charles Darwin University (CDU).
Shell’s emissions to rise on LNG focus, report claims
Shell (LSE:RDSA) will increase emissions by 4.4% by 2030, according to new research from Global Climate Insights (GCI), contravening a court order to reduce by 45%.
ExxonMobil board debates dropping giant projects in Vietnam and Mozambique
ExxonMobil’s (NYSE:XOM) board of directors is debating whether to continue with several major oil and gas projects, that have high projected emissions profiles, as the supermajor reconsiders its investment strategy in a fast-changing energy landscape, the WSJ reported.
Decision time for emissions: the right information at the right time
For decades now oil and gas companies have been focused on making the decisions that matter when it comes to safely maximising production from their assets. But now there is a pressing need to also minimise the environmental impact of those operations. And the pressure to cut emissions is mounting by the day.
Oil and gas under the spotlight
As we approach the COP26 Climate Conference which begins in Glasgow on 31st October, it feels as if the oil and gas industry has never been more in the political spotlight.
Tackling ‘low confidence’ in North Sea methane monitoring
Increasing pressure is being put on upstream operators to decarbonise their operations, from investors, the regulator and the wider public. But while North Sea energy companies are moving to cut emissions, they still have challenging assets on their hands.
‘Carbon Neutral’ LNG demand soars in Asia despite criticism
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments tagged “carbon neutral” are gaining popularity among Asian buyers, despite criticism that the offsets used to justify the label don’t actually cancel out planet-warming emissions generated by the fossil fuel.
Delivering net zero should be ‘business as usual’
The energy transition has brought an exciting shake-up to the oil and gas industry, with companies aiming to significantly reduce their emissions footprint as soon as possible to ensure compliance with government and regulatory bodies.
Neptune Energy begins ‘Walk to Work’ campaign at Cygnus offshore platform
Neptune Energy has announced the start of its first ‘walk to work’ campaign at the Cygnus field in the North Sea.
Buyers question ‘carbon-neutral LNG’ cargo credentials
Over the past year or so, liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers, as well as buyers in North Asia, particularly Japan, have been quick to announce their involvement with so called ‘carbon-neutral LNG’ cargoes. However, some LNG buyers at the Future Energy Asia conference questioned whether LNG can really be carbon neutral.
China’s new oil giants flourish in Xi’s clean energy wave
China’s newest oil refiners are thriving by aligning themselves with President Xi Jinping’s vision, expanding even as their older rivals and several other private businesses have been reined in by Beijing.
Temasek defends green goals after backing Singapore polluters
It might seem contradictory to invest in carbon-emitting polluters while pledging to be an eco-trailblazer, but that’s exactly what Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings, which owns shares in two of the world’s largest rig builders, is attempting to do.
Harbour Energy commits to end all routine flaring by 2030
Harbour Energy has signed up to the World Bank’s ‘Zero Routine Flaring by 2030’ initiative.
Petronas starts solar initiative to power its assets in net-zero push
Malaysia’s Petronas, which has yet to make a firm carbon-neutral pledge, will deploy solar energy at the group's assets across Malaysia to boost efficiency and cut carbon emissions as part of its sustainability agenda and “aspiration” of Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 (NZCE 2050).
‘Worrying signs’ lockdown emissions reductions could be brief, says BP boss
BP’s chief executive has raised concerns that the dramatic fall in carbon emissions seen last year may be “short lived”.
Osaka Gas gets first carbon neutral LNG cargo from Shell
Shell has supplied Osaka Gas with its first shipment of carbon neutral liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the Japanese company strives to meet its 2050 net-zero goal.
Sinopec builds China’s first large CCS project
China’s Sinopec has started building the country’s first large-scale carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) project as part of its target to be carbon-neutral by 2050.