EPL extension: ‘As disappointing as it was unwise’
The UK Spring Budget took place in the House of Commons on March 6, despite most fiscal budget changes already appearing in the media well in advance.
Paul de Leeuw
Voting for a better and greener tomorrow
With a UK election looming, how important is the wider sustainability and net zero agenda to the UK electorate?
‘Normalised’ salaries could be future for offshore wind workforce
More sociable hours for offshore workers may mean a different rewards structure compared to the oil and gas industry.
Jobs ‘pay cut’ warning in switch from oil and gas to renewables
MSPs were given the example of an electrical technician in oil and gas earning around £20,000 more compared to the same role in offshore wind.
The clock is ticking …
According to the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization, July 2023 was the hottest month on record, affecting millions of people around the world, writes Paul de Leeuw.
Up to 95,000 UK energy jobs at risk without investment, warns landmark report
A new report from Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University has warned that up to 95,00 offshore energy jobs in the UK could be at risk if investment does not “increase significantly”.
Justifying new North Sea licences ‘very simple’, hears Aberdeen event
A Westwood event in Aberdeen heard that the justification for new North Sea licences against a backdrop of energy transition is “very simple”.
‘Question mark’ over North Sea investments despite EPL floor, say energy experts
While a ‘price floor’ in the North Sea windfall tax has been welcomed, north-east energy experts questioned whether it's enough to spur new investment.
With great aspiration comes great expectation – the UAE’s opportunity to become a global green powerhouse
The current supply crunch and record-high energy prices, combined with the rapid social, economic and environmental changes are fundamentally reshaping the global political, economic, and societal landscape in which the sector operates.
Mind the cap
Record-breaking commodity prices resulting in sky-high gas and electricity prices have prompted calls for fundamental market reform. The European Union (EU) announced in September 2022 that it is looking to impose historic interventions in the energy market to rein in soaring commodity prices, including considering a levy on excess profits and potential gas price caps.
Centrica to donate 10% of British Gas profits to help at-risk customers
Energy group Centrica said it will donate 10% of the profits made by its British Gas retail arm to vulnerable customers, though only a fraction of bill payers are likely to benefit.
From little acorns: ScotWind, Norway, and a Scottish sovereign wealth fund
The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund; the envy of governments the world over.
From windfall tax to transition deal: Johnson’s energy record as PM heads for the door
Like much of his tenure as Prime Minister, Boris Johnson’s relationship with the energy sector has been somewhat rocky.
Report warns up to 17,000 north-east jobs at risk without energy transition cash
A new report from Robert Gordon University (RGU) suggests £17 billion of investment could secure the north-east’s position as a leading global energy hub, but a lack of ambition may lead to significant job losses.
BP, Orsted and RGU in attendance at inaugural meeting of new green jobs taskforce
Efforts to drive green job creation in the UK have “stepped up a gear” after a dedicated taskforce held its inaugural meeting.
ScotWind: From mega bucks to mega watts
Only six months ago, the spotlight of the world was firmly on COP26 in Glasgow as the defining moment for the world to keep ‘1.5 alive’. For a brief period, the world was united around a common goal to protect the planet from the worst impact of climate change.
UK Government plans ‘accelerators’ for new North Sea projects
The UK Government has announced plans for regulatory “accelerators" which it claimed could shave "years off” development time for new oil and gas projects in the North Sea.
Industry reaction as OGA rebrands to NSTA
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has made a rebrand to the North Sea Transition Authority - here's the industry reaction to the move.
AGCC launches ‘most significant’ survey yet of North Sea energy sector
Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) has said it has launched what is expected to be its "most significant" survey yet for the offshore energy sector.
Paul de Leeuw: More North Sea production ‘makes sense’ amid gas market pressure
Professor Paul de Leeuw examines the arguments for the renewables agenda and further North Sea production as gas price pressure mounts.
Brian Wilson: Don’t fritter away the ScotWind millions
Don’t fritter away Scotland’s ScotWind millions, argues former energy minister Brian Wilson, on the £700m coming to the country's coffers.
‘Getting the mix of voices right’: Our panel of experts give verdicts on COP26
With COP26 now in the rear-view mirror, Energy Voice has assembled a panel of experts to give their verdicts on whether the summit really was a climate change turning point.
‘Early days’ but reaction to Shell’s Cambo decision a ‘worry’, says industry chief
An industry veteran says it's a “worry” to see people toasting Shell’s decision not to progress a controversial North Sea project.
‘It was arguably a massive let down’ – energy chiefs debate success of COP26
Energy chiefs discussed the main knock-ons for oil and gas of COP26 during a Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) webinar yesterday.
Industry insists oil firms have ‘valuable role’ despite COP26 absence
Industry leaders have insisted that oil and gas firms have a “valuable role” to play in fighting climate change, despite being largely absent from the COP26 summit.