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Wind

View looking up at wind turbine from ground level

31/5/2023 News

First wind farm built in Ukraine despite the war

The only wind farm to be built amid a war has officially opened in Ukraine. While a ‘world-first’ floating deepsea wind demonstration project has come online in the South China Sea. Meanwhile, Norway’s Trollvind offshore project has been put on hold indefinitely.

Emissions

Aerial view of CO2 carrier offloading in dock

22/10/2025 News

OGCI members have cut carbon intensity by 24% since 2017

The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative’s (OGCI) latest annual progress report shows its 12 members, including Shell, have cut aggregate upstream methane intensity by 62%, flaring by 72% and carbon intensity by 24% since 2017, investing $125bn in low-carbon solutions. Meanwhile, Shell is forging ahead with a gas project offshore Nigeria as the company looks to expand its global LNG volumes by an average of 4–5% per year to 2030.

Oil and gas

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during speech

8/2/2023 News

Record fossil fuel profits raise calls for higher windfall taxes on Big Oil

Faced with record profits by BP and other fossil fuel majors, there are increasing calls for a rise in windfall taxes by hard-hit consumers, environmentalists and trade unions.

Access to energy

Solar panels in front of flag of Uganda

13/12/2023 News

Uganda sets out new net zero energy plan

Uganda’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has issued a new roadmap for the country’s energy sector that sets out a pathway to meet economic, social and climate goals in a secure, affordable and sustainable way.

COP

Men and women standing behind desk on stage, clapping hands, in front of audience of people standing up

13/12/2023 News

A step in the right direction: COP28 nations agree to ‘transition away' from fossil fuels

The 198 nations at the COP28 climate summit have agreed for the first time ever to ‘transition away' from fossil fuels. However, environmental campaigners and some governments remain critical of the announcement as New Energy World went to press this morning, saying it does not go far enough.

Oil and gas

Shaybah field at dusk

11/9/2024 News

Premium energy basins provide oil and gas as well as upstream decarbonisation opportunities

A select few basins hold the potential for upstream players to decarbonise while continuing to meet oil and gas demand, reports Rystad Energy. However, the race to decarbonise hinges on three crucial factors: accelerating investment, overcoming geographical challenges and modifying existing infrastructure. These changes are essential for unlocking the full potential of these basins and for upstream players to achieve their decarbonisation targets.

Finance and investment

Graphic of green dollar signs

31/5/2023 News

Ukraine war triggers global rise in clean energy investments and are set to outpace fossil fuels

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has played a significant role in driving a surge of investment in clean energy, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Global investment in clean energy is forecast to rise to more than $1.7tn in 2023, with solar set to eclipse oil production for the first time.

Oil and gas

Johan Sverdrup field at sunset

13/7/2022 News

Norway leads the way with emissions intensity and electrification projects

Norway has one of the lowest offshore CO₂ emissions intensity values in the world. Recent analysis by Westwood Global Energy Group predicts a 2022 emissions intensity of 7 kgCO₂/boe, a figure that is expected to continue to decline as more platforms are electrified.

Greenhouse gases

Aerial view of solar and wind farm

29/11/2023 News

When will global greenhouse gas emissions peak?

A new report finds that maintaining current solar, wind and electric vehicle (EV) growth rates could lead to peak greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions this year, 2023. Meanwhile, other analysis warns that methane emissions from coal mines may be double official estimates.

Oil and gas

CGI rendering of an oil platform in choppy seas, with four wind turbines to the left

15/5/2024 News

UK offers more oil and gas exploration licences amidst call for government to prioritise renewables

The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has offered a further 31 oil and gas licences in the North Sea, for the first time adding a clause for overlapping oil and gas licences and wind leases. However, the renewables sector is calling for the UK government to be ‘crystal clear’ that its ‘priority is renewables over oil and gas’.

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