Interview: UK energy minister reaffirms oil and gas support ahead of COP26
The new UK energy minister has reaffirmed his support for the oil and gas industry as the COP26 climate summit beckons.
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CNR International to introduce mandatory vaccinations for North Sea workers
CNR International has announced it will introduce mandatory vaccinations for North Sea workers.
Jeremy Cresswell: Tweet Boris Johnson to kill Cambo? I think not
I’ve just received a round-robin email from Greenpeace calling on Brits to tweet Boris and kill off North Sea oil & gas right now.
Work halted on flagship IOG project after ‘issue’ with oil rig leg
Work has been stopped at the flagship North Sea project of IOG after an “issue” was uncovered on the leg of an oil rig.
Subsea 7 targets net zero from own operations by 2050
Subsea 7 (OTCM: SUBCY) has revealed plans to achieve net zero emissions from its own operations by 2050.
Longboat Energy and Var Energi announce discovery at Rodhette
Longboat Energy (LON: LBE) and Var Energi have announced a discovery at the Rodhette gas exploration well.
E&P Consulting branching out into renewables
An energy industry consultancy's diversification into renewables is expected to create new jobs in Aberdeen, London and other global locations.
Clyde Training Solutions and ITB announce Armed Forces transition packages for energy sector
Clyde Training Solutions (CTS) have partnered with ITB Competence Assurance Limited (ITB) to develop training packages specifically aimed at Armed Forces personnel wishing to transition to the Energy Sector.
Decision time for emissions: the right information at the right time
For decades now oil and gas companies have been focused on making the decisions that matter when it comes to safely maximising production from their assets. But now there is a pressing need to also minimise the environmental impact of those operations. And the pressure to cut emissions is mounting by the day.
OGA prepared to get tough over energy transition
The UK’s offshore oil and gas industry could come to an end within a decade on the current reserves/production trajectory, according to data recently published by regulator, the Oil and gas Authority.
Shell predicts cash boost from rising gas and electricity prices
Shell (LON: RDSA) has said that it expects cash flow to be bolstered by soaring prices for gas and electricity.
Cambo oilfield: Not all barrels are created equal
You do not have to look far to find arguments that the UK is more polarised than it has been for decades.
Oil and gas under the spotlight
As we approach the COP26 Climate Conference which begins in Glasgow on 31st October, it feels as if the oil and gas industry has never been more in the political spotlight.
Brookson Legal: Don’t get left behind in the competition for flexible talent
The energy industry has traditionally relied on skilled contractors for project delivery, offering an attractive route for flexible work long before many other sectors realised its benefits. But it now risks being left behind in the post-pandemic competition for talent.
Tackling ‘low confidence’ in North Sea methane monitoring
Increasing pressure is being put on upstream operators to decarbonise their operations, from investors, the regulator and the wider public. But while North Sea energy companies are moving to cut emissions, they still have challenging assets on their hands.
Blaze: Fire safety is decades into the climate mitigation business
The Montreal Protocol of 1987 has been described by the UN as a “truly unparalleled contribution to climate mitigation efforts”.
Transitioning to net zero
As in life, the Energy Transition and achievement of Net Zero, in my mind, is about balance.
Aberdeen consultancy Xodus in US expansion with OGS deal
An Aberdeen-headquartered energy consultancy is expanding its footprint across the Atlantic with the acquisition of Houston-based Ocean Geo Solutions (OGS).
4MS: IoT cameras to Offshore Energy and Renewables
As a sector specialist, 4MS bring to market the latest, smartest solutions to everyday challenges in Offshore Oil & Gas and Renewable energy. Let’s explore the capabilities of Computer Vision and explain how IoT and AI can support your health and safety efforts by improving the monitoring of people, equipment and physical spaces.
Exploration and appraisal wells in the UK North Sea
Westwood Global Energy reports that as of 29 September there were two appraisal wells and two exploration wells active in the UK.
Crystal Amber chairman hits out at ‘egregious’ Hurricane Energy proposals
The chairman of activist fund Crystal Amber has claimed its “decisive action” saved $22million which would have been lost from Hurricane Energy.
ADNOC Drilling IPO raises $1.1bn after investors place $34bn of orders
ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company) has announced that it has raised more than $1.1billion through the IPO of its subsidiary ADNOC Drilling, which was vastly oversubscribed.
i3 Energy targets appraisal on ‘company-maker’ Serenity field in Q1
Westhill-based i3 Energy has said it will seek to drill an appraisal of its “company-maker” Serenity project as early as the first quarter of next year.
Alatas in North Sea boost with Ithaca Energy contract
Alatas has strengthened its presence in the North Sea after being awarded a three-year crane operations and maintenance contract with Ithaca Energy.
Competition watchdog launches formal inquiry into Babcock and CHC helicopter merger
A formal inquiry has been launched by the competition watchdog into the merger of CHC and Babcock helicopters.