In the quest for a sustainable future, the UK’s offshore wind industry stands at a critical juncture - poised for success but, like the rest of the energy industry, facing formidable challenges.
With an ongoing cost of living crisis, war in Ukraine, and increasingly evident impacts of climate change, energy policy has been firmly at the centre of the political debate.
Offshore medevacs are meanwhile at their highest level in five years.
The North Sea's skilled oil and gas specialists must be retained to power the transition to clean energy, according to a report released by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) today.
Backed with up to £5m from the Scottish Government, the delayed skills passport is not expected until well into the new year.
The "brilliant, skilled people" of the energy sector have been honoured at the Offshore Energies UK awards at the P&J Live in Aberdeen.
The UK government is planning for the introduction of a new tax mechanism for North Sea oil and gas operators following the scheduled end of the windfall tax in 2028
Winners of the OEUK Awards for Excellence in Decommissioning have been announced, with Spirit Energy and Utility ROV services taking top prizes.
Operators are waiting years for decisions on the contentious topic of whether they can leave structures in the sea.
OEUK decommissioning report highlights supply chain crunch between wind installation and removing oil and gas platforms.
The UK “could challenge continental Europe” on heavy lift vessels, trade body OEUK has said, as the North Sea requires a “colossal push” from them.
While support for new North Sea oil and gas has been welcomed, the energy sector has called for a drop in windfall taxes and greater incentives for low-carbon investment ahead of the Chancellor’s impending budget.
Keir Starmer's Aberdeen visit has made "postive steps" for his relationship with the energy sector, however, it is "too little too late" for his political rivals.
North Sea operators have raised “serious concerns” over a new plan from the NSTA regulator, warning that shutdown of UK platforms could be “dramatically accelerated”.
Deloitte’s Hayley Strachan told an Aberdeen event that firms should take advantage of their ‘internal talent marketplace’ to drive productivity.
The first King's Speech in over 70 years has outlined plans to "attract record levels of investment in renewable energy" - but experts say fresh measures are needed to achieve that.
"Emerging energies – such as offshore wind – must work with and learn from the oil and gas decommissioning sector," says Ricky Thomson, decommissioning manager for OEUK.
The UK Government plans to award North Sea oil and gas licences every year in new legislation being announced this week.
Oil and gas sector representatives have welcomed the offer of dozens of new exploration licences across the North Sea as part of the 33rd Licensing Round.
Shell’s recent crossover with the popular video game Fortnite has sparked controversy around the advertisement of hydrocarbons to children.
Decisions need to be made on major capital projects like electrification to meet 2030 targets.
Retaining our fantastic workforce and their highly transferable skills is key to delivering the UK’s target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
From toys to medical supplies, oil is everywhere in domestic UK life and it plays a key role in the country's transport.
Amid growing challenges to new projects, recent judgements raise questions over whether courts will consider the downstream impacts of oil and gas developments.
"We need more projects like Rosebank," says Offshore Energies UK, following news the project received has received the green light from the regulator.