Energy Voice – Out Loud

EVOL: Extracurricular crisis, Shell’s LNG outlook and ‘the end of North Sea investment’?

Roses are red, hydrogen is blue, celebrate with a Valentine’s day EVOL podcast for two.
Ryan travels to Aberdeenshire this week, where council plans to slash childcare provision have stirred warnings over the impact on parents - and gender balance - in the energy sector.
The fallout from Labour’s manifesto pledge to hike windfall tax rates continues to blow through the industry, with claims tens of thousands of jobs could be at risk. Could the policy herald “the end of oil and gas investment in the North Sea”, as has been claimed?
And Ed gazed into Shell’s LNG-powered crystal ball this week, taking the long term view on Europe’s softening on new gas supplies in the face of energy security concerns.
 
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EVOL: EPL 'betrayal', rig mishaps and a win for BP

Keir Starmer was up in Aberdeen recently but did he listen to the industry? 
The team dive into Labour's announcement that it will up the rate of the windfall tax to ensure the headline rate will match that of Norway. Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of commerce has described this as a "betrayal", while others claim investors will run for the hills.
Looking back on the dramatic footage of the moment the Ocean Great White semisubmersible rig’s lower marine riser package “unintentionally separated” and fell to the sea floor, Allister, Andrew and Ryan discuss what's next for the incident at BP's Schiehallion field.
Finally, recount a positive week for BP with lots on the horizon for the firm, share buybacks getting a boost and profits defying investor expectations. However, is this fuel on the fire for Labour's EPL hike?
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EVOL: Exploration, Aramco and Monkey-watch

Monkeying around! No that’s not about the Japanese macaque on the loose in the Highlands, but the debate around North Sea exploration.
The team dig into it as dozens of new licences are issued this week, and as new polling suggests a split between those who support domestic production and those in favour of continued exploration in the UK.
And we’re over to Aramco as plans to cut back capacity deliver a blow to big projects and the share prices of big oil contractors. 
 
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Bridges and Bottlenecks 04: Hydrogen and CCUS

Joining Energy Voice’s print features lead, Ryan Duff, is DNV’s market area manager for onshore oil and gas James Jenkins and Tim Dumenil hydrogen asset manager from Storegga.
The three dive into the hydrogen and carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) markets, the issues they are facing and the opportunities for businesses if the UK gets sees success in the sectors.
Mr Jenkins tells listeners: “It's fair to say that UK policy support for hydrogen pipeline infrastructure is probably a couple of years behind those of CCS pipeline infrastructure.”
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EVOL: Juicing the Orange Basin, Scotland’s port potential and letters to the First Minister

Fresh from the bright lights of Pareto’s annual E&P conference in London, Ed reports on Africa Oil’s big hopes for the year – not least of which include exploration opportunities in Orange Basin acreage off Namibia and South Africa.
Meanwhile Andrew has been coast to coast looking at the UK’s offshore wind hopes, with port infrastructure remaining one of the key challenges, particularly in the wake of news that another set of floating turbines will be towed abroad for maintenance.
And Allister pores over a letter sent by Ithaca Energy to First Minister Humza Yousaf voicing discontent over his “extremely disappointing” opposition to Rosebank. Is this just the tip of the politicking iceberg in a general election year?
 
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W.I.N.E Podcast 01: The importance of role models in the sector

Following September’s Women in New Energy conference, Beena Sharma has launched a podcast series in the build-up to the event’s return later in the year.
 
In the first episode of this podcast series, Beena Sharma - chief executive and co-founder of CCU International - hosts Ingrid Huldal - director of portfolio advancement for Expro – and Sunday Times bestselling author and television personality, Andrea McLean.
 
The trio discusses how creating opportunities for women in the energy industry is crucial for achieving gender balance and diversity and the importance of role models in the sector.About Energy Voice
Energy Voice investigates and reports on what matters in global energy, helping sector leaders understand the geopolitical and economic factors underpinning current events, and giving them a view on what’s coming over the horizon. Each year, 3.4m professionals use Energy Voice as a trusted source of breaking news and insight.
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EVOL: A new job, an old sale, a fresh Victory

BP has a new CEO, Murray Auchincloss, but very much the continuity candidate, given his long service with the company. While Auchincloss is a safe pair of hands, he will face scrutiny over perceptions that BP is underperforming its peers. Can the new man bring some razzle-dazzle in early February when the company sets out its next set of results?
Shell went through its own leadership transition in 2023 but the sale of its onshore assets in Nigeria was very much an old development. Selling down these mature assets will be a welcome development for the company, but how long the sales process takes will be a key test for Nigeria’s challenging regulatory environment.
And finally, Shell also announced approval for a small development in the West of Shetlands this week. The move has gone mostly unremarked, failing to exercise environmental NGOs in the way that Rosebank and Cambo have. But, in a year where FIDs are under pressure, any Victory is a victory. 
 
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EVOL: Licensing round spat, choppers and Namibian oil jackpot

2024! We’re into a new year which – we expect – will be characterised by a general election and plenty of political posturing. This week has seen plenty of that around the Conservatives’ plan for annual North Sea licensing rounds, which the team dig into.
There’s plenty to assess for the offshore sector as it reaches major milestones and marks more than a decade without a fatal incident in the UK. We assess the state of play and what’s to come in 2024.
And we’ve had more action in Namibia, with TotalEnergies and Galp making big announcements this week. What’s next for the world’s latest oil jackpot? 
 
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🎄The EVOL Xmas Quiz 2023

In the final podcast of 2023 the Energy Voice crew fight it out to decide who’s truly leading the global energy conversation in our annual festive quiz.
Score along at home as the team run through the highs - and considerable lows - of the year, via some wonky headlines and a guest appearance from an obscure Australian vertebrate.
Thanks to all who have listened, read, commented and spoken with us this year.
Wishing you a great festive season and stay tuned for a return to our normal service in the new year.
 
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Bridges and Bottlenecks 03: Offshore Wind

In the third episode of Bridges and Bottlenecks, the podcast series by Energy Voice Out Loud in partnership with DNV we discuss the challenges facing offshore wind and the opportunities the sector brings businesses. 
Joining Energy Voice’s print features lead, Ryan Duff, is DNV’s Head of Renewables Department Barbara Savini and Danielle Lane Director of Offshore Development UK and Ireland for RWE.
One of the main concerns highlighted in by the group was the skills shortage the industry is facing and how wind developers can hope to bring on board the talented workforce needed to see success.
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