UK North Sea sees chance for political reprieve in energy crisis
Six months ago, UK North Sea oil and gas faced the bleakest outlook in its 50-year history.
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Approval of Shell Jackdaw field in North Sea ‘imminent’, report claims
Approval of the Shell Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea is now “imminent”, according to a newspaper report.
Shell CEO says £25bn UK investments ‘have to make sense’ amid windfall tax calls
The chief executive of Shell has addressed whether the prospect of a North Sea windfall tax would damage the case for its planned £25bn investment in the UK.
UK PM Johnson to meet oil and gas firms on North Sea’s future
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet with key oil and gas producers to discuss the industry’s role in shoring up the country’s supplies, following up on a new energy security strategy announced by the government earlier this month.
Group behind ‘Stop Cambo’ launch ‘Stop Jackdaw’ campaign
The group leading the charge against the controversial Cambo field has launched a new campaign targeted at Shell’s Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea.
Ten new North Sea oil projects could deliver nearly 1.5 billion barrels
Key North Sea oil projects currently in the pre-final investment decision (FID) phase could deliver nearly 1.5 billion barrels, according to new research.
Shell spuds much-anticipated Edinburgh well
Shell has spudded its hotly tipped Edinburgh exploration well near the UK-Norwegian border – potentially one of the largest remaining undrilled structures in the central North Sea.
Shell with new plan to get Jackdaw gas field online in 2025
Shell has unveiled new plans in a bid to get its rejected Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea back on track.
Profile: The six North Sea fields reportedly being ‘fast-tracked’ by UK Government
The government will reportedly aim to fast-track approvals of key oil and gas fields this year, as the Chancellor pushes for continued North Sea investment.
Shell renews talks with UK regulators on Jackdaw, according to reports
Shell is back in talks with the UK’s offshore regulator over plans to develop the Jackdaw gas condensate field.
Shell top brass remain resolute in support of Cambo oilfield development
Shell executives stressed the role of projects like Cambo in the UK energy mix, as the project partners await a decision on the controversial project.
More Jackdaw, more gas, less Jackie Bird
After some days contemplating the lack of gongs for Energy Voice at the Scottish Press Awards, normal service resumes, sans Allister and Jackie Bird.
Jackdaw rejection likely a ‘politically driven decision’, claims analyst
The UK regulator’s decision not to approve Shell’s Jackdaw plan could have been impacted by the ongoing Cambo storm, an analyst has claimed.
UK energy minister insists there’s been ‘no change’ in policy on new fields despite Jackdaw blow
The UK’s energy minister has moved to reassure the North Sea sector after Shell’s Jackdaw was dealt a significant blow.
Jackdaw, Gas and Jackie Bird
Allister’s back from Glasgow having been ejected from the Scottish Press Awards (what do you mean Jackie Bird hasn’t listened to the Energy Voice podcast?).
Shell left ‘disappointed’ after UK regulator declines to approve Jackdaw plans
Shell’s Jackdaw project has been dealt a blow after the UK regulator declined to approve its field development plans.
North Sea EPC spend to top £2.8bn in 2021, about £1.8bn still to come – Westwood Global
North Sea engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract awards are anticipated to total more than $4 billion (£2.8bn) in 2021.
Why not Judy? UK regulator asks Shell for more detail on Jackdaw plans
UK regulators have told Shell to provide more detail on the thinking behind its Jackdaw field development plans.
Corallian fails to entice Shell with Jackdaw South
Corallian Energy attempted and failed to sell Shell and One-Dyas the “Jackdaw South” prospect ahead of the main development being sanctioned later this year.
Shell hits milestone ahead of sanctioning Covid-delayed Jackdaw
Shell has reached a key milestone for giving the greenlight to Jackdaw, a North Sea project which was delayed amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Shell boss sees ‘room for spending’ on upstream projects in 2021
Shell’s boss said today that the recent “strong recovery” in oil prices meant the supermajor would have “room to spend” cash on upstream projects, including in the North Sea.
How to be seen to be green, without just a lick of paint
The global focus and dependency on fossil fuels and shift towards low carbon energy has been building for many years, but only in the last 18 to 24 months has it become a leading agenda item in national and international political arenas.
Analyst predicts return of marginal gains ethos in North Sea
Coach Sir Dave Brailsford is widely credited with turning around the fortunes of Britain’s cyclists using the “marginal gains” philosophy.
Shell boss says headcount reductions ‘probable’ in time, while projects also at risk
Shell’s boss has said the firm will “probably” have to reduce its headcount and “resize” parts of the organisation the longer the oil price slump lasts.
More than a dozen North Sea projects face red light due to oil price plummet
More than a dozen UK North Sea projects are facing deferral in light of the oil price drop, an analyst has predicted.