Government asked to remove carbon capture from climate delivery plan
Campaigners have called for carbon capture to be removed from the carbon budget delivery plan over a lack of evidence, as Net Zero Teesside awaits climate judgment.
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UK and Norway sign green energy industrial partnership amid difficult week for Labour
The UK and Norway have formalised a green industrial partnership focused on the energy transition amid a week of setbacks for Labour's clean power goals.
Shell joins $700m investment in Norway’s Northern Lights CCS
The developers of Norway’s Northern Lights carbon transport and storage project have taken a final investment decision (FID) on phase two of the development.
NGOs win critical seabed minerals skirmish with Norwegian government
A year ago, Norway became the first country to back deep sea mineral prospecting in its waters, with a government plan to launch an exploration licenses bidding round this year (2025).
Starmer: UK and Norway two of best-placed countries for carbon capture
Sir Keir Starmer has said that the UK and Norway are “probably two of the best-placed countries in the world” when it comes to carbon capture.
UK, Norway announce new clean energy partnership
The UK and Norway will launch a new Green Industrial Partnership to combine their capabilities on clean energy and drive economic growth.
Norway shelves plans for deep sea mining until at least 2026
The Norwegian government has shelved plans to issue deep sea mining licences in a deal to get its budget through the country's parliament.
Norway’s oil and gas towns seeking UK collaboration on energy transition
Norway's oil and gas towns are seeking greater UK collaboration as they look to reinvent themselves for the energy transition.
Energetic Future: UK and Norway’s North Sea Partnership for a Clean Energy Revolution
In the race to meet climate targets and secure a resilient energy supply, the UK and Norway have emerged as pivotal partners, leveraging their shared North Sea resources to drive innovation and economic growth.
Norway’s Northern Lights CCS project completes CO2 storage facilities
The developers of the major Northern Lights carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Norway have completed the CO2 receiving and storage facilities.
Equinor, RWE won’t move forward with hydrogen pipeline to Europe
Equinor ASA said that it won’t be moving ahead with plans to build a pipeline to carry hydrogen from Norway to Germany with partner RWE AG.
Arctic seabed mining will cause ‘irreversible harm’ to wildlife – Greenpeace
Plans to open a vast area of the Arctic seabed to mining will cause “irreversible harm” to unique and vulnerable wildlife and habitats, Greenpeace International has warned.
Equinor powers North Sea Troll B and C platforms from shore
Norwegian oil and gas firm Equinor has completed a project to partly power its Troll B and C platforms in the North Sea from shore, significantly reducing emissions.
Wood completes assessment of three Norwegian CCS projects
Aberdeen-based Wood (LON: WG) has successfully assessed the technical feasibility of three carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Praise for ‘pragmatic’ Norway as Europe’s biggest gas producer at ONS
Norway's role supporting Europe through its energy crisis and cutting emissions in Africa and India was credited to its positive support for its oil and gas industry.
Norway oil output, renewable push go hand-in-hand, Aker BP says
Norway must make more area available for hydrocarbon exploration and scale up the country’s nascent renewable sector in order to protect domestic suppliers of parts and services, according to the head of the country’s second biggest oil and gas company.
Norway’s wealth fund marks €900 Million for CIP renewables fund
Norway’s $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund committed to invest €900 million ($1 billion) in Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ fifth flagship fund, the first time it will take an indirect stake for its unlisted renewable energy infrastructure portfolio.
Norway’s just transition is on track and gathering pace
Anyone in Scotland looking at Norway’s achievements in the energy technology sector couldn’t help but wonder how another small country of around 5.5 million people has managed to create so many high value, high skill companies.
Realising the great energy dream Norway style
"Make it an epoch – not an episode!"
Aberdeen’s Raptor Data lands global ConocoPhillips well P&A contract
Aberdeen-headquartered Raptor Data has secured a global well plugging and abandonment (P&A) contract with ConocoPhillips.
Equinor leads Norway’s push into carbon ‘recycled’ green fuels
Norwegian state-owned energy giant Equinor is among global oil and gas firms investing in a range of alternative green fuels in
ONS to ‘imagine’ the possibilities of an energy transition during 50 year celebration
ONS conference president Leif Johan Sevland talks through his show's theme and how the energy sector has chnaged since 2022.
UK set for first well spud of 2024 as Shell and Harbour kick off activity
Well Slot is a monthly feature where Westwood’s Stephen Coomber looks at drilling activity and rig moves in UK and Norwegian waters.
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.
Norway proposes first acreage for deep sea mining in Arctic
Norway is inviting comments on Arctic seabed areas it plans to offer for deep sea mining ahead of formally awarding permits for the first time.