The fall in global oil prices caused by uncertainty around US trade tariffs is currently "painful but not causing injury" for North Sea operators, according to an analyst.
The North Sea is unlikely to see rapid growth in decommissioning due to several "speed bumps" slowing the shut down of assets, according to analyst firm Wood Mackenzie.
Global investment in the energy transition must double to $3.5 trillion a year to keep global warming below catastrophic levels, according to a new report by analytics and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie.
The UK could unlock up to £10 billion of North Sea oil and gas pre-tax value from existing assets under the right fiscal regime, a new report has found.
Analyst Wood Mackenzie believes "where there’s a will, there’s a way" in achieving a consensus on an improved system of taxation despite differences of opinion between government, industry and North Sea investors.
A new report warns that smaller North Sea oil and gas companies are facing a bleak future under the Labour government's plans to increase the windfall tax and cut investment allowances.
A rumoured tie-up between Repsol and NEO Energy would be a good fit for the Spanish firm which has one of the biggest decommissioning liabilities in the North Sea, an analyst has said.
Noble Corporation (NYSE:NE) has grabbed "first mover advantage" in an offshore rig market set for further consolidation, according to analyst firm Wood Mackenzie.
A victory by Republican Donald Trump in the US presidential election threatens $1 trillion in energy investments and future support for low-carbon energy sources, according to a Wood Mackenzie report.
Energy data firm Wood Mackenzie has announced the appointment of a new CEO as his predecessor moves on to "pursue other opportunities".
The UK risks wasting its "naturally advantageous position" on CO2 transport, according to one analyst.
"A tax that is now expected to have a seven-year lifespan under stable prices does not abide by most definitions of a ‘windfall’ tax."
New analysis by Wood Mackenzie has forecast the financial impact of Labour's windfall tax proposals, warning that key CCS and wind projects could grind to a halt.
Analysts have named Parkmead Group’s (AIM: PMG) Skerryvore as the UK North Sea well to watch this year.
The world’s largest carbon-capture project is at risk of never being built because of uncertainty about Canadian government incentives, according to Wood Mackenzie Ltd.
Analyst firm Wood Mackenzie has predicted more firms could exit the UK North Sea in 2024.
The desirability of electrification in a mature North Sea is questionable, writes Wood Mackenzie.
It’s no secret that the UK has a declining basin and as the country transitions to net zero, oil and gas platforms will cease production and later be decommissioned. However, which asset will be the last one standing?
New proposals by the UK North Sea regulator on emissions and electrification are likely to impact future exploration and decommissioning plans across the basin, according to analysts.
“Energy transitions will play out in different ways, and that means investing in different projects at different stages in different parts of the ecosystem,” Storch noted.
Wood Mackenzie has said "no major country is on track to meet their 2030 emissions reduction goals" following a recent report.
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Analysts have questioned the feasibility of electrifying major Central North Sea assets given the maturity of the area.
Policymaker targets for global offshore wind are “unrealistic” due to the tens of billions of dollars of investment needed near-term in the supply chain.
Driving the looming increase is tailwinds from attractive exploration economics, the need for energy security and the emergence of new frontiers.