Report finds 100 North Sea storage sites needed to meet 2050 CCUS demand
A new report from Xodus has found around 100 North Sea reservoirs will be needed to meet UK demand for carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) by 2050.
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West of Orkney windfarm setting the pace for ScotWind
A critical landmark in the ongoing history of Scotland’s burgeoning offshore wind history was reached earlier this month.
Offering a bird’s eye view for decom activity
Global energy consultancy Xodus has added ornithological services to its specialist decommissioning offering.
Scottish players positioning for long-term potential in Japan offshore wind market
Several Scottish companies, including SSE, Xodus, and Flotation Energy, are laying the groundwork to play a key role in developing Japan’s nascent offshore wind market.
New initiative to support professional development in late life and decommissioning services
A new initiative aimed at supporting the career development of people moving into late life and decommissioning has been launched.
EMEC unveils plans for floating wind test site off Orkney
EMEC (the European Marine Energy Centre) has unveiled designs for a new floating offshore wind test site off Orkney.
Hydrogen Blending: From the North Sea to the network and into UK homes
The most popular decarbonisation solutions will be those that require little or no behavioural change and do not cost the earth. Humans are creatures of habit and, perhaps more importantly, comfort.
X-Academy expands senior leadership team alongside second cohort kick off
An Aberdeen-based energy transition skills initiative has bolstered its leadership team with three new appointments.
Xodus wins Australian decommissioning study
Energy consultancy Xodus has been awarded the Rigid Pipeline Non-Metallic Component Characterisation study by NERA as part of National Energy Resources Australia's (NERA’s) National Decommissioning Research Initiative (NDRI).
Up to £5bn needed to meet platform electrification goals
Analysis by consultancy Xodus Group suggests £3.5-5 billion in capital expenditure will be needed to realise the electrification projects required to lower offshore emissions under the UK’s North Sea Transition Deal (NSTD).
First candidates picked for skills academy backed by BP and Sir Ian Wood
The first candidates have been selected for X-Academy, a new training initiative backed by Sir Ian Wood and BP.
Six reasons why you should apply for X-Academy
Whether you’re passionate about saving polar bears, or just enjoy breathing fresh, clean air there are loads of reasons why we should be tackling the climate emergency.
New energy transition skills initiative X-Academy receives encouraging response from applicants and industry
X Academy, a new initiative to inspire and harness young minds towards energy innovations and the climate crisis, has been met with an encouraging reaction from both industry and applicants ahead of the deadline for submissions to take part in the inaugural programme.
Petrofac, Summit, Xodus join Bacton Energy Hub
Energy players sign up to drive project to create a low-carbon energy hub for London and the South East.
Multi-million pound energy transition skills initiative launched for Aberdeen
A new transition skills initiative designed to focus on solving “real life climate change energy issues” has been launched in Aberdeen.
Energy consultancy Xodus celebrates opening of first Asia office
Energy consultancy Xodus has expanded its global footprint with the opening of its first Asia office.
Aberdeen consultancy Xodus in US expansion with OGS deal
An Aberdeen-headquartered energy consultancy is expanding its footprint across the Atlantic with the acquisition of Houston-based Ocean Geo Solutions (OGS).
Xodus bags contract with Petronas for CCS project in Malaysia
Xodus, of Aberdeen, has landed a contract to carry out work for Petronas’ first complete carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, offshore Malaysia.
Xodus studying scope for electrifying Harbour Energy’s North Sea assets
Energy consultancy Xodus is carrying out work to assess the infrastructure and modifications needed to electrify Harbour Energy’s central North Sea assets.
Reliability Engineering: The backbone of success, not an added luxury
In the journey towards net zero emissions and further future reliance on renewable energy, there are important lessons to be learnt from the many years of experience in applying reliability engineering techniques in the oil and gas sector. Many of these techniques were developed earlier in the defence and aerospace industries.
Scotland hydrogen hopes must heed ‘past mistakes’ of offshore wind: Xodus
Heeding past mistakes on offshore wind is key for policymakers seeking to build up the burgeoning hydrogen industry in Scotland, according to Xodus Group.
Ardmore distillery hydrogen-from-wastewater project gunning for government funds
A pioneering project that would use wastewater from an Aberdeenshire distillery as a feedstock for producing clean-burning “green” hydrogen is in the running for a funding injection.
Xodus bolsters Asia Pacific team as decommissioning boom starts
Global energy consultancy Xodus Group has appointed a new late life and decommissioning lead in Asia-Pacific following a significant increase in activity in the region.
Innovating during a crisis
When an industry is faced with a collective crisis, demand for new solutions and ways of working increase as challenges are grappled with.
Growth forecast in cables sector
International energy consultancy Xodus Group has reported a big increase in the provision of services related to subsea power cables.