The search for a missing crewmember from the containership Solong that struck the tanker Stena Immaculate in the UK North Sea has been called off as fires aboard both ships continued to burn overnight. The 140-m-long Solong, owned by Hamburg-based Ernst Russ, hit the 183-m-long Stena Immaculate while anchored near Hull, rupturing at least one […]
Continue ReadingThe Labour government under Keir Starmer has upheld its promise to halt new oil and gas exploration but is now allowing tiebacks—connecting new reserves to existing fields. The government has decided not to renew the windfall tax on oil and gas companies beyond 2030. Facing declining domestic production, energy security concerns, and industry pushback, the […]
Continue ReadingBritain plans to overhaul its windfall tax regime on oil and gas producers once current levies run out in 2030, it said on Wednesday as it vowed to transform the North Sea into a renewables hub. The government is asking industry players and others to provide feedback until May 28 on policy options including taxing […]
Continue ReadingMore than seven in 10 Scots back drilling in the North Sea to reduce the country’s reliance on foreign imports, a survey has found. The poll, carried out by Survation on behalf of consultancy firm True North, found people in Scotland would rather their energy needs be met domestically than from abroad. The UK has become increasingly reliant on […]
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Equinor UK and Shell UK are joining forces to create the UK North Sea’s largest independent oil and gas producer. Combining their offshore assets and expertise into a 50/50 joint venture, the new company will focus on sustaining domestic oil and gas production, ensuring the UK’s energy security and maximising the value of the maturing […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Israel-Iran: A strike on oil assets could revive inflation October 12, 2024 Stu Turley When Iran launched a barrage of some 180 ballistic missiles at Israel a week ago — causing little damage or casualties — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Tehran had made a “big mistake” and would “pay for it.” Iran’s first large strike on Israel […] UK Gas Production […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Trouble Deepens for North Sea Oil and Gas September 24, 2024 Mariel Alumit North Sea oil and gas operators are not just facing the prospect of higher windfall taxes, they are now also finding it more difficult to get loans from UK banks. The windfall profit tax was […] Goldman Sees Upside for […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Oil Is Not Out of the Woods Yet September 18, 2024 Stu Turley Crude oil prices revived this week with WTI recovering to $70 per barrel. This week, the climb is being fueled by the U.S. Federal Reserve, which is later today expected to announce the first rate […] Relying on electricity interconnectors […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Labour Wins Landslide Victory in U.K. Snap Elections July 6, 2024 Mariel Alumit Keir Starmer promises to focus on public service as Britain’s new prime minister. Labour Takes Control The United Kingdom’s Labour Party secured a landslide victory against the Conservatives in snap elections on Thursday, ending […] Has The Extreme […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Labour Wins Landslide Victory in U.K. Snap Elections July 6, 2024 Mariel Alumit Keir Starmer promises to focus on public service as Britain’s new prime minister. Labour Takes Control The United Kingdom’s Labour Party secured a landslide victory against the Conservatives in snap elections on Thursday, ending […] Iran to Purchase 10 […]
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