EVOL: Big in Japan, Sasol’s hydrogen option and the tax man turns

Japan has big plans to seize advantage of offshore wind, Damon tells us, fresh from Tokyo talks on the topic. There may have been an early misstep, but the weather vane is pointing to a healthy long-term future for the country and its aspirations. 

Another country with big plans to change its energy mix is South Africa, where Sasol has lined up projects galore in the green hydrogen and carbon utilisation space. While Care-o-sene may put Ed’s teeth on edge, the sustainable aviation fuel area is gaining increased interest. 

One area of perennial interest in the North Sea is the state of the IR35 employment status. As much of the Cabinet’s employment outlook changes, and Liz Truss heads for the door, decisions around contractors and employees continues to be a point of much contention for the oil industry. 

 

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