Leading industry body calls for Ofgem to ‘deliver, not delay, net zero’
Ofgem must help “deliver, not delay, net zero” in its final price control determinations, a leading industry body has warned.
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Japan pledges net zero emissions by 2050 without clear roadmap
Japan set an ambitious pledge for becoming carbon neutral by 2050 on Monday, without laying out a clear plan for reaching its target.
BP, Eni, Equinor, Shell and Total team up to develop North Sea carbon capture infrastructure
A number of the oil and gas industry’s biggest players have joined forces to speed up the decarbonisation of industry and power.
Biden’s oil transition plan ‘doesn’t sound very revolutionary’ says Aberdeen Uni professor
The plan from Presidential hopeful Joe Biden plan to “transition” away from oil and gas “does not sound very revolutionary”, according to an Aberdeen University professor.
Energy efficiency the ‘secret weapon’ in reducing emissions
Energy efficiency measures in buildings and industrial facilities are a key driver to accelerate the energy transition, but more investment and innovation is needed to speed up the pace of change.
Oil companies’ climate targets not what they seem
Two years ago, a group of the world’s largest oil companies announced a major commitment to fight climate change, promising to reduce methane emissions from their operations by 20 percent within seven years.
Oil demand could be ‘pushed back to pre-crisis levels’ without policy change, warns IEA
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that oil demand could be pushed back to pre-crisis levels without significant policy changes.
Energy transition offers lifeline to declining coastal communities
The harsh reality facing many coastal communities up and down the UK today gives a sad irony to the iconic music hall song “I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside”.
Zero Carbon Humber Partnership submits £75 million bid to advance UK’s first net zero industrial cluster
Twelve leading companies and organisations across the Humber have jointly submitted a bid worth around £75 million to accelerate decarbonisation in the UK’s most carbon intensive industrial region.
Net zero by 2050 and climate change
The European Union is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. To support this, Brussels plans to create a €225 billion green bond as part of a shift towards cleaner economies.
OGA defends BP-Aberdeen scheme against ‘PR Coup’ accusation
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has defended the BP – Aberdeen net zero partnership against a claim it may be a “PR coup”.
National Grid joins forces with TenneT to drive North Sea offshore wind growth
Green energy produced by UK and Dutch North Sea wind farms could soon be fed into both countries domestic systems as part of efforts to hit net zero carbon goals.
Zero Carbon Campaign publishes white paper outlining need for new carbon pricing
A leading environmental group is calling on the UK Government to price energy emissions more effectively in order to meet net zero targets.
Vattenfall calls for planning changes to meet offshore wind targets
A “fit for purpose” offshore wind planning regime is crucial if the UK is to meet its clean energy targets, Vattenfall’s UK country manager Danielle Lane told Energy Minister Kwasi Kwarteng yesterday.
Aberdeen expected to benefit from new BP-Microsoft partnership
BP and Microsoft have struck up a new strategic partnership aimed at helping one another – and the communities they serve -- achieve low-carbon goals.
NECCUS in funding bid to help deliver net zero roadmap for Scotland
A Scottish energy transition group has applied for funding in an effort to push on with plans to decarbonise swathes of industry north of the border.
Trade bodies announce new partnership aimed at driving net-zero transition
A trio of trade bodies have announced a new partnership to help promote and drive the transition to a net zero economy.
We must lead. We must act.
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a vast impact on people’s lives, as well as on companies around the world.
Wood boss calls for action to remove ‘peaks and troughs’ of oil and gas supply chain
One of the top bosses at energy giant Wood has called on the oil and gas industry to help remove the “peaks and troughs” experienced by the beleaguered supply chain.
Chrysaor mulls electrification plans for North Sea platforms
Chrysaor, the UK’s largest offshore oil and gas producer, is mulling plans for electrification of its North Sea platforms.
Scottish Government announces £100m Green Jobs Fund
The Scottish Government has unveiled a £100million Green Jobs Fund as the country aims to make a low-carbon recovery from Covid-19.
Committee on Climate Change to publish net-zero blueprint in December
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has announced plans to publish a blueprint before the end of the year laying out the path for the UK to achieve net-zero.
Oil and gas sector deal proposal to be submitted to UK Government next month
The formal proposal for an oil and gas sector deal will be submitted to the UK government next month.
Up to 15% of UK North Sea platforms could be reused for CCS, analysts estimate
Up to 15% of UK North Sea platforms could be reused for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, according to new analysis from Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
Embrace hydrogen to achieve net zero
Large-scale hydrogen storage can enable the rise of renewables while bringing benefits to local authorities, transport companies and electricity suppliers.