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.
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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.
Aberdeen: Training for tomorrow
In the wake of COP26 in November last year, the need for a skilled and well-trained workforce to deliver the transition to renewable energy has been recognised globally.
‘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.
Aberdeen students’ CCS, subsea and solar studies win Energy Institute awards
The Energy Institute (EI) recently hosted its annual competition, recognising Aberdeen’s best MSc students for studies exploring elements of carbon capture, solar and subsea engineering.
UK energy minister welcomes OGUK’s new Supply Chain Champion during first visit to Aberdeen
The UK’s energy minister has visited Europe’s oil and gas capital for the first time since he took up the role last month.
‘Laser focus’ on turning plans into action during COP26
All eyes are on Glasgow as the world’s leaders prepare to convene for COP26, and the call to action has never been stronger as the climate crisis rolls on.
Energy industry entering period of “corporate Darwinism”, says expert
“Corporate Darwinism” could come to the fore as the energy industry tries to overcome challenges by finding new and innovative ways of working.
Study an energy related Master’s degree at Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has been teaching energy courses for 50 years, with the first energy course delivered in 1971, when RGU was still Robert Gordon’s Institute of Technology (RGIT).
Take the next step in your career with Aberdeen Business School at RGU
Whether you are looking to upskill, take the next step or switch career, study an energy related business or finance Master’s degree at the Business School of the Year (Times Higher Education Awards 2020).
New Scot Gov faces ‘careful’ balancing act between recovery and transition, says energy chief
The new Scottish Government needs to strike a “careful balance” between economic recovery and energy transition in order to protect jobs, according to an industry chief.
OGUK conference to explore decommissioning in a low carbon future
The contribution decommissioning can make to the low carbon future will be a key theme at OGUK’s first ever virtual conference later this month.
Aberdeen has ‘key role to play’ in reducing emissions but Scot Gov ‘clarity’ needed, industry warns
The north-east energy sector has a ‘key role to play’ in reducing emissions but the Scottish Government must provide ‘clarity’ on targets, according to industry chiefs.
RGU institute director joins transition debate at Energy Voice event
North Sea oil and gas industry veteran Paul de Leeuw will take part in a panel debate on the sector’s biggest challenge to date — the energy transition.
RGU brings world-first decom simulator to OE 2019
Robert Gordon University (RGU) will showcase three industry-leading simulators at next week’s SPE Offshore Europe conference and exhibition in Aberdeen.
Need for shift in skills unveiled in vital industry report
Leading figures from the North Sea’s oil and gas industry will take centre stage at the launch of a key industry report next month to discuss how changing skills requirements will impact on the industry over the next six years.
EnQuest confirms rota change for hundreds of North Sea workers
North Sea oil firm EnQuest has confirmed it will change rota patterns for hundreds of its offshore workers.
Data to bring ‘unprecedented change’ to oil and gas
The oil and gas sector is assessing the range of new skills that will be required as it looks ahead to the next 20 years.
Transition careers event aims to take students to the next level
The energy sector’s next generation is to be given advice on how to make it in the industry.
Time to deliver a workable Brexit deal, energy chiefs say
Energy sector chiefs have urged all parties and governments to deliver a workable Brexit agreement as deliberations entered “unchartered territory”.
Your chance to shape North Sea skills strategy
Efforts are being made to map out the need for new skills and retraining of workers in the oil and gas sector.
Strategy for ‘changing shape’ of North Sea skills
Efforts are being made to map out the need for new skills and retraining of workers in the oil and gas sector.
‘Damaging’ uncertainty for oil and gas in draft Brexit deal
The oil and gas industry was last night warned it will feel the hit of increased costs in retaining skilled workers as a result of Theresa May’s “unclear” draft Brexit deal.
Aberdeen energy students shortlisted in Total-sponsored competition
Six Aberdeen-based energy students have been shortlisted to compete in a Total E&P-sponsored competition.