Scottish CCS

Energy transition can be ‘crucial pathway out of the downturn’ says OGA chief

15/04/2020

New investment in the energy transition can be a “crucial pathway” out of the latest downturn for North Sea firms, according to the head of the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA).

Chancellor Rishi Sunak pledged a third of the cash for CCS, a vital net zero tech, as he did to fixing potholes. Left: The Acorn CCS project is based at the St Fergus gas plant, Aberdeenshire.

Renewables/Energy Transition

‘Disappointment’ as Chancellor puts CCS lower down pecking order than potholes

13/03/2020

By Allister Thomas

A leading analyst has described it as “disappointing” that the Chancellor that put a vital net zero technology lower down his list of priorities than repairing potholes.

Oil & Gas

Recognition viewed as important to long-term future of North Sea

23/01/2019

By David McPhee

The recognition of Peterhead port as a key transfer location for carbon capture and storage (CCS) has been heralded as important to the long-term future of the North Sea.