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Oil and gas

Offshore oil platform at sunset

28/9/2022 News

First ever global registry of fossil fuels launched, while North Sea emissions continue to fall

Transparency on fossil fuel supply has taken a major step forward as what is claimed to be the first public database of emissions from production and combusting reserves worldwide is published. Meanwhile, the North Sea oil and gas industry is reportedly on track to meet early emissions reduction targets, according to a separate report.

Energy markets

Wind turbines and solar panels

29/6/2022 News

Low carbon technologies needed at pace and scale for fast and deep decarbonisation

The challenges and uncertainties facing the global energy system are at their greatest for almost 50 years, according to BP’s latest review of world energy statistics, with growing shortages and increasing prices highlighting the continuing importance of energy security and affordability alongside lower carbon when addressing the energy trilemma.

Oil and gas

The Petrojarl Knarr FPSO at night

4/10/2023 News

Go-ahead for Rosebank divides opinions

The controversial Rosebank oil and gas project, west of the Shetland Islands, has been given the green light for development in a move that has been both decried by those seeking to halt such developments in the fight against climate change and welcomed by those that believe oil and gas still have a role to play for decades to come as the world transitions to net zero.

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.

Oil and gas

Head and shoulders photo of Michael Tholen

8/10/2025 Comment / Michael Tholen

Policy, not geology, will decide the North Sea’s future

Although North Sea oil and gas is in a natural decline, premature closure of existing infrastructure makes no sense on several grounds, argues Michael Tholen, Director of Policy and Sustainability with Offshore Energies UK (OEUK).

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.

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.

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.

Innovation

Aerial view of factory

5/11/2025 News

Innovations save energy across oil and gas, wind power and battery storage

Three cutting-edge innovations are saving money and energy in enhanced oil recovery (EOR), small wind turbines and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

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