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Skills, education and training

Head and shoulders photo of Alex Spencer, Director of Operations, OPITO

9/8/2023 Comment / Alex Spencer

Inspiring the next generation of energy workers

Harnessing talent and ingenuity in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) has made our modern world happier, healthier, safer and more secure. Now, meeting our net zero ambitions presents a fresh set of challenges. Alex Spencer, Director of Operations at OPITO, explains how to prepare a new cohort of energy workers.

Oil and gas

Close up of offshore platform

13/9/2023 News

UK North Sea emissions down three years in a row

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from UK offshore oil and gas production were cut for the third consecutive year in 2022 as the sector continued its drive to reach net zero by 2050, according to the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA). Meanwhile, Norway and the UK are reportedly ‘on course to achieve significant milestones’ following increased investments, exploration success and production.

Geopolitics

Head and shoulders photo of Andy Brown standing behind a lecturn, speaking to conference delgates

1/4/2026 Comment / Andy Brown

Letter from Texas

At S&P’s mid-March CERAWeek conference in Houston, Texas, US, the talk was of oil and gas at all costs. Energy Institute (EI) President Andy Brown OBE FEI was there.

Climate change

Aerial view of Ras Tanura refinery

11/3/2026 News

Middle East’s ambitious climate goals don’t match current investment trajectory, says market analyst

The Middle East’s energy transition is progressing unevenly, with ambitious 2050 and 2060 climate targets increasingly at odds with current trends in the exploitation of oil and gas resources in the region, according to Wood Mackenzie's latest energy transition outlook for the region.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

Head and shoulders photo of Shaun Kenny, President of Infrastructure, Bechtel

22/2/2023 Comment / Shaun Kenny

Energy transition – how to pivot from ambition to delivery

Shaun Kenny, President of Infrastructure at Bechtel and a speaker during International Energy Week 2023*, discusses the most logical approach to delivering a just energy transition to net zero.

Oil and gas

Engineer on offshore platform walkway

3/7/2024 News

New DNV survey highlights an oil and gas sector paradox

The oil and gas industry is facing a ‘petroleum paradox’ – balancing increasing global demand for its petroleum products alongside growing pressure to transition to low-carbon energy sources in order to reduce emissions and tackle climate change. Many in the sector are diversifying their portfolios by investing in alternative energy sources and technologies; Shell recently provided an update on a planned carbon capture project in Alberta, Canada.

Energy policy

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt lifting budget box in Downing Street

13/3/2024 News

UK budget extension of windfall profits tax disappoints leading offshore energy industries body OEUK

Among a raft of tax measures introduced by UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in his Spring Budget to fund a 2 pence national insurance cut for the average worker, disappointment was expressed by OEUK about a windfall tax extension, and by other parties on the lack of significant focus on measures to develop the energy transition, improve energy efficiency and tackle energy poverty. New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis reports.

Methane

Engineer monitoring methane emissions

16/3/2022 News

OGCI aims for zero methane emissions from oil and gas operations by 2030

The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) has launched an Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions Initiative which calls for an all-in approach that treats energy industry methane emissions as seriously as the industry treats safety.

Decommissioning

Aerial view of Pioneering Spirit removing Shell’s Brent Alpha topsides

30/11/2022 News

New UK oil and gas decommissioning cost efficiency target

A new cost efficiency target for redundant oil and gas infrastructure has been set by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) that it claims will not only benefit the UK Treasury but will also free up money to be invested in energy security and the transition to net zero.

Energy policy

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss outside No 10 Downing Street

14/9/2022 News

New UK Prime Minister unveils new energy bills support package

Just days after being announced as the new UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss set out a package to support people and businesses with their energy bills, as well as action that aims to tackle the root causes of the issues in the UK energy market through increased supply.

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