Oil industry welcomes new UK government ahead of sector deal and IR35 changes
The oil and gas industry has welcomed the new UK government as it looks ahead to a “transformational” sector deal and braces for tax changes for thousands of contractors.
General Election
Tory environmentalist Zac Goldsmith loses seat in General Election
Leading Tory environmentalist Zac Goldsmith has lost his seat as the constituency of Richmond Park changed hands for the third time in three years.
Politics can shift, but North Sea priorities unchanged, EY tax expert says
The next UK Government will have to “push hard” to make sure mature North Sea assets end up in the right hands, a top tax adviser said.
Opinion: Next government must deliver energy diversity…in a strong, stable way
There can be few people in the UK who will not welcome some respite from hearing the phrase “strong and stable” but for those of us working in energy, a strong and stable energy policy is just what is required.
Opinion: Oil industry in good hands, despite revolving Westminster door
I believe it is only a matter of days and weeks at most before PM Theresa May has her day in the forum. The knives are out for the Tory leader, make no mistake.
Business as usual for North Sea oil post-election, energy institute director says
An oil industry expert has said it will be “business as usual” for the North Sea oil sector following the general election.
IndyRef2 plans a factor in election result, Sturgeon admits
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has conceded her plans for a second vote on independence were “undoubtedly” a factor as the SNP lost 21 seats at Westminster.
OGUK calls for early meeting with next government to make case for oil sector
The head of industry body Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has called for an early meeting with Britain’s next government to make the case for supporting the sector.
Election result good for business as hard Brexit and independence vote off the table, lawyer says
A top lawyer has said Scottish business will view the general election result positively as IndyRef2 and “hard Brexit” could be “off the table” for now.
Election result uncertainty untimely for oil sector, de Leeuw says
An oil industry veteran has said the general election result was likely to create "significant uncertainty" at a time when the North Sea needs stability.
SNP’s Callum McCaig loses Aberdeen South seat to Conservatives
SNP energy spokesman Callum McCaig has lost his Aberdeen South constituency.
Burning Question: General Election
Every week, Energy Voice asks readers to give their views on some the hot topics affecting the oil sector. This time, we want to know which way you voted in the General Election – and why. The latest questionnaire will be kept open for a week to allow as much participation as possible.
Decommissioning tax relief high on the post-election agenda for OGUK
The head of Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has said industry is ready to resume the push for decommissioning tax relief after next week’s general election.
Opinion: The colourful fight for the energy vote
The next UK Government, of whatever colour, will face important challenges when it comes to energy. As the UK has traditionally been a net-importer of energy, there will be a fresh focus on how we will generate and consume energy, make it as secure as possible and ensure we use it efficiently as part of the UK’s industrial strategy.
General Election 2015: What does Ed Davey’s defeat mean for the industry?
Election defeat for Energy Secretary Ed Davey means there is to be yet another whirl of the revolving-door at the ministry looking after oil and gas affairs. The Kingston and Surbiton MP was one of the casualties of a disastrous night for the Liberal Democrats, and his departure from office leaves a vacancy in a key role affecting the UK Government’s relations with the offshore sector.