Neptune Energy boosts Adorf production in Germany
Neptune Energy has kicked off production from its Adorf Z16 well in Germany.
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Europe power crunch shuts down factories as prices hit record
European power climbed to a fresh record as France faces a winter supply crunch, with heavy industries forced to curb production across the region.
Russia offers to ease Europe’s gas crisis, with strings attached
With winter fast approaching and a stunning energy price surge pummelling Europe, Russian President Vladimir Putin chose an opportune moment to use his country’s leverage as an oil and gas superpower.
Germany signs up for green hydrogen study in Namibia
Germany has agreed to establish a green hydrogen partnership with Namibia, with seawater desalination playing a major role.
Shell, Equinor, RWE and Gasunie to push ahead with plans for offshore hydrogen park
Shell, Equinor, RWE and Gasunie are to push ahead with plans for a large-scale offshore hydrogen park off the coast of Germany.
Shell switches on Europe’s largest PEM green hydrogen electrolyser
British-Dutch giant Shell has activated Europe’s largest PEM green hydrogen electrolyser at its Energy and Chemicals Park near Cologne, Germany.
German LNG Terminal moves forward
German LNG Terminal will apply for permission to build an LNG terminal at the Brunsbüttel site by June 30.
Watch: ‘Own goal’ for Greenpeace as Euros anti-oil stunt leaves fans in hospital
Environmental group Greenpeace has apologised after a daring stunt carried out by one of its activists at the Euros injured “several” fans.
Asia set to drive global LNG regasification capacity
Asia is expected to dominate global new build and expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification capacity additions. The region will contribute about 74% of total global capacity additions by 2025, according to GlobalData.
KfW sets out hydrogen financing for South Africa
Germany’s KfW Development Bank has set out plans to fund hydrogen projects in South Africa.
Germany targets more ambitious 2045 net zero emission goal
Germany plans to pull forward its transition to climate neutrality by five years to 2045, responding to a legal rebuke that its current goals violate the rights of young people and children.
Neptune Energy commences drilling at Adorf gas development
Neptune Energy today announced drilling has begun at its operated Adorf Z16 gas development well in the municipality of Hoogstede, north western Germany.
Sasol launches major green hydrogen push
Sasol has launched plans to take a major step into the production of green hydrogen, both domestically in South Africa and in Germany.
Germany talks hydrogen in Angola
Germany has expressed interest in the production of hydrogen in Angola, chiming with the European state’s energy transition goals.
Neptune Energy measures support to European economies at $2.1billion
Neptune Energy has commissioned a study showing it provided support of $2.1billion to economies across Europe in 2020.
From the ‘Blue Toon’ to COO of Europe’s largest independent oil and gas firm
Thinking back to her early days as an engineer from Peterhead, Dawn Summers feels a “heavy obligation” to help bolster diversity and inclusion in oil and gas, particularly with young women.
Egypt, Israel eye expansion of EMGF
Egypt and Israel are working on plans to expand the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) into energy security, electricity infrastructure and emissions controls.
Neptune strikes deal with Wintershall Dea for German oil and gas fields
Private-equity backed Neptune Energy will buy interests in several German oil and gas fields from Wintershall Dea.
Waha Oil cuts production on pipeline work
Waha Oil Co. has cut production in order to carry out maintenance on the 32-inch pipeline connecting fields to the Es Sider terminal.
Novatek talks up carbon-neutral LNG in Germany
Russia’s gas independent Novatek is extending its move into the downstream, launching an LNG fuelling station in Germany and delivering ISO tanks to China.
‘Lucky to be alive’: North Sea vessel rescues small boat stranded near wind farm for 28 hours
A North Sea vessel has rescued two men in a state of “shock and relief” after being stranded on a small boat near a wind farm for more than 28 hours.
UK needs a clear strategy before green hydrogen energy can take off
A clear green hydrogen energy strategy is necessary if energy companies are to commit to investing in UK green hydrogen projects.
BP and Orsted link up for industrial green hydrogen project
BP and Danish energy firm Orsted will team up to develop large-scale green hydrogen production at a refinery in north-west Germany.
Wilhelmshaven considers hydrogen, as LNG interest falls short
Germany’s planned Wilhelmshaven regasification terminal is reconsidering import plans and may opt to shift to hydrogen.
‘We don’t want to bury the past’ – Wintershall Dea publishes book outlining history under Nazi rule
The insidious nature of National Socialism in Germany between 1933 and 1945 meant its impact was felt across society, from the dinner table to the boardroom.