Just Transition commissioner warns of ‘Field of Dreams’ approach to net zero
A union leader involved in guiding Scotland’s just transition has warned of the danger of wishful thinking around how net-zero efforts will deliver such plans.
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Workforce surveys show skills, policy barriers to energy transition
Surveys of the UK workforce have identified staff shortages, a lack of specialist personnel and sustainability qualms as “significant barriers” to achieving net-zero goals.
UK offshore wind needs to attract 70,000 workers by 2030
A new OWIC report has set out that the UK offshore wind sector is expected to have in excess of 100,000 workers by the end of the decade.
Prospect recognised in O&M union talks with Ørsted
Prospect has secured a recognition agreement with wind developer Ørsted that will cover all employees involved in the operation and maintenance (O&M) of its 12 UK offshore wind farms.
Union big guns call for UK Chancellor to form hydrogen strategy
The UK’s biggest trade unions have called for UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, to formulate a hydrogen power strategy and create a ‘green jobs boom’.
UK and Norwegian unions establish group to improve North Sea helicopter safety
Unions from the UK and Norway have established a dedicated working group to improve helicopter safety across the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Total North Sea find could hold up to 100million barrels of oil
Total E&P UK has confirmed a new North Sea exploration bid.
Ophir Energy comes up dry at Soy Siam prospect
Ophir Energy has completed operations on a wildcat exploration well on the Soy Siam prospect after it came up dry. The company said well reached a total depth of 1,627metres and encountered primary Miocene reservoir targets on prognosis in terms of quality and depth. However all reservoirs were dry and no hydrocarbons were encountered and the well has since been plugged and abandoned.
Lundin makes oil discovery on Luno II prospect
Lundin Petroleum has made an oil discovery on the Luno II prospect in the Norwegian North Sea. The company said the find had been made in the exploration well 16/4-9 S located in a separate sub-basin. The well is located on the southwestern flank of the Utsira High approximately 15km south of the Lundin Petroleum operated Edvard Greig field.