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Industry body sees transition as the solution
The leading representative body for the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry, OGUK, has called for the transition to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions to be at the heart of its...
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Opinion
The oil market continues its cautious rally but more uncertainty lies ahead
Thom Payne, head of offshore, rigs & wells at Westwood Energy discusses the cautious rallying of the oil market, and the direction of travel, for what has been a turbulent 2020...
News
Stable oil prices mean a fall in Group revenue for J.R. Rix & Sons
...in the Group significant progress was made during 2023, including Rix Renewables which provides managed services for the offshore and onshore wind farm industry. The business doubled turnover, rising from...
Market Report
Elections and energy policy: a powerful combination
...oil and gas sector is a predictably hot topic, with the Scottish Nationalists brassily declaring themselves as the protector of North Sea jobs, having spent the last 5 years denigrating...
News
OGUK reveals 2020 finalists for annual awards following challenging year for industry
The shortlist for this year’s prestigious OGUK Awards has been revealed today. The annual awards ceremony celebrates the brightest and best talent from across the country’s offshore oil and gas...
News
16% bioenergy needed to safeguard UK energy security
...end and an auction mechanism akin to those used to establish the offshore wind sector, to kick-start the market for capturing and storing carbon. “Time and time again the current...
News
Awards offer opportunity to highlight true North Sea spirit
...key workers both on and offshore continued to safely operate installations around the UK Continental Shelf, supporting the UK’s security of energy supply. While seeking to deal with the economic...
News
North East wins new funding to spearhead development of hydrogen transport hub
...the area, to support upskilling the local workforce and foster a specialised skills base and pipeline of talent, further cementing the Tees Valley’s status as the home of hydrogen. Transport...
Knowledge
Data: the UKIFDA databank
...sustained decline in offshore oil production in recent years, averaging around 10 million tonnes per quarter in 2021 and 2022 compared with roughly 12 million tonnes per quarter in the...
Analysis
Clean energy jobs now outnumber fossil fuel ones as transition drives growth
...many companies are already transferring their workers to newly created roles in low carbon energy. Skilled workers can transfer to offshore wind, carbon capture and storage, or midstream hydrogen infrastructure,...
Opinion
OGUK CEO says Energy White Paper must be opportunity
...of the development of a comprehensive energy strategy. “It is a timely document which sets out ambitious and challenging expectations of the UK energy industry, including the offshore oil and...
Analysis
Ambitious EV growth targets raise UK grid concerns but what of the impact on oil demand?
...“clean” power grid, with offshore wind projected to nearly triple by 2030. However, industry analysts are sceptical, noting that the shift from fossil fuels to renewable sources of power will...
Insight
Ken Cronin on DESNZ: Looking beyond the name
...and reducing inflation. Ensure the UK is on track to meet its legally binding Net Zero commitments and support economic growth by significantly speeding up delivery of network infrastructure and...
Opinion
In the light of the Purvin & Gertz report discussed in FON’s July issue, are you worried about the UK’s refining resilience?
...views are represented. We seek to ensure that we are not disadvantaged in respect of meeting UK and EU-only legislation which may not apply to our offshore competitors. In 2013...
News
Oil and gas apprenticeship scheme open for applications
...and Gas Level 2 After college, OGTAP apprentices then spend two years with a sponsoring energy company where they receive expert training and mentoring, gaining industry specific skills as well...
Opinion
North Sea oil and gas must address challenges to mitigate energy crises
...decision-making powers to speed up regional governance and deliver faster action – opening opportunities to reskill oil and gas sector workers to transition to clean energy jobs, or jobs in...
News
INEOS Phenol and ENGIE to replace natural gas with hydrogen
...concluded two major contracts for the purchase of offshore wind energy, including the largest Belgian industrial contract ever with ENGIE. Cedric Osterrieth, CEO ENGIE Generation Europe, said: “ENGIE believes in hydrogen...
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TOTY 2023 The runners up: highlighting three very special entries
...much easier and gives the top of the range service we are known for. “To date we have used the hose reel to deliver to oil rigs, offshore wind supply/support...