OEUK convenes industry leaders to shape the future of the North Sea
The North Sea has powered the UK economy for over 50 years, supporting industries, communities, and economic growth.
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UK’s oldest North Sea port boosts turnover despite headwinds
The UK's oldest port cut emissions across the resources it directly owns and controls in 2024, while its customers' emissions rose.
AI is the ‘new industrial revolution’ for offshore survey
Artificial intelligence has the capacity to revolutionise the marine energy industry, but part of the challenge is deciding which data to conserve and how.
Protest at Royal Courts of Justice underscores climate impact of big oil
There were scenes of protest today outside the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand, as oil and gas licences in the North Sea came up for review.
Oil tanker set ablaze after collision off Yorkshire
An oil tanker and cargo vessel collided in the North Sea off the coast of Yorkshire, sparking a blaze on Monday morning.
Climate groups back North Sea clean power overhaul
The UK government said on Wednesday that it plans to overhaul the North Sea as part of a mission to become a clean energy superpower.
The future of the North Sea is in our hands
2025 is set to be a pivotal year for the future of our North Sea.
OEUK launches the first set of guidelines for offshore wind turbine decommissioning
The process of decommissioning North Sea wind turbines has already started as the earliest installations reach the end of their operational life.
The importance of decommissioning wells in the North Sea
The North Sea has been a powerhouse of oil and gas production for over five decades.
North Sea search operation called off after person falls overboard
A North Sea search and rescue operation has been called off after crews could not find a 23-year-old man who fell overboard from a vessel north-east of Peterhead.
Labour Government brings opportunities and changes for our energy industry
Labour’s manifesto called for Britain to become a "clean energy superpower" and they have wasted no time in reaffirming their policies and priorities.
UK well programmes due to start operations this month
Well Slot is a monthly feature where Westwood’s Stephen Coomber looks at drilling activity and rig moves in UK and Norwegian waters.
UK, Ireland and Belgium to cooperate on interconnectors and renewables
The governments of the UK, Ireland and Belgium have signed a joint statement in Brussels paving the way for greater cooperation on renewables and interconnectors.
Green Volt: Jobs boom as Europe’s largest floating wind farm approved off Scotland’s coast
Green Volt, one of the world’s largest floating windfarms, has been approved off the Aberdeenshire coast, in what will be a jobs boost for the region.
Table: The 20 firms commanding the UK’s North Sea oil and gas hubs
New research has cast light on the top companies commanding the majority of the UK's North Sea production and spending.
‘We’ve had to let so many people from the project go’: North Sea firm making windfall tax job cuts
A North Sea player has unveiled a raft of job cuts due to fiscal uncertainty in the UK over the windfall tax.
UK energy production reaches lowest level on record
Domestic energy production in the UK has reached the lowest level since records began in 1948.
Tough decisions needed to balance UK energy security and net zero
Getting to net zero, producing oil and gas from the North Sea as we transition, and ensuring economic benefits for the UK don’t make an obvious trinity, and we are well aware of tensions.
Industry points to Tier 1 contractors as delayed payment culprits
A major industry report has placed the brunt of blame for delayed payments in the North Sea upon Tier 1 contractor companies.
UK North Sea league table sees shift in top producers
There’s been a raft of relegations and promotions in the last year for the league table of the top 15 production hubs in the UK North Sea.
Report finds UK carbon capture strategy based on ‘outdated and unrealistic’ assumptions
Carbon Tracker analysis recommends UK government adopt scaled back and targeted CCUS approach focused on decarbonising cement sector and proving technologies on smaller scale projects.
Russia’s Gazprom plans sale of UK North Sea business
Gazprom, the Russia state-owned energy firm, has announced plans to sell off its UK North Sea business.
UPDATE: Woman in 60s killed in Norway helicopter crash
One person has died and another is critically injured following a helicopter crash in Norway.
AF Offshore Decom teams up with Sapura in APAC entry
Sapura Energy and Norway’s AF Offshore Decom have launched a new decommissioning venture, Kitar Solutions.
Germany to allow carbon storage to pave way for lower emissions
Germany will allow heavy industries who don’t have other ways of cutting emissions to transport and store carbon underground, a reversal of the government’s original stance as it bolsters efforts to reach climate neutrality.