Energy Voice – Out Loud

Net Zero Nudge 5: energy storage

Intermittency is often raised as the major problem holding back a shift to cleaner energy. Storing clean energy will be essential in providing security of supply, but how can governments and companies best drive the required uptake?
James Nicholson, partner at EY Parthenon, and Alex O'Cinneide, CEO and founder of Gore Street Capital, come together to dig into the pluses and minuses of batteries and more. As governments take steps to bolster domestic concerns, storage is moving front and centre in political strategising.
 
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EVOL: Strikes, pipes and the hand of friendship

While bunting fever is on the rise in England, a “tsunami” of industrial action has taken root in the North Sea, with workers calling for changes to rotas, to pay and to conditions. With operators seeing profits rise, isn’t it time for the workers to see some upside?
Diplomatic relationships in West Africa have been strained this week, with Chad and Cameroon arguing over stakes in the export pipeline and Savannah Energy’s input. There are a lot of reasons for co-operation, but it seems it will require some soft talking to make progress.
The Ardersier Port is making progress with plans for a new £300mn investment from US private equity and big plans for a role in the Scotwind process. The new CEO has talked about extending the “hand of friendship” to other nearby ports, all of which will be needed to deliver Scotland’s offshore wind ambitions. 
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Gigawaters season 02 - 02: What do we need to build a sustainable economic future?

The energy transition, and projects such as Scotwind, provide an opportunity to build an economic future that benefits Scotland and local communities, as well as the environment and the climate. But when we talk about sustainable development, what do we need to do to build a future that is economically, environmentally and socially sustainable?
The second episode of the second season of Gigawaters sees Sustainable Growth Voice editor Felicia Jackson joined by Benj Sykes, the head of environment, consenting and external affairs at Orsted and Clare Kanakides, Head of Network Support at OnSide in exploring skills, jobs, a just transition and how such projects provide a unique opportunity for the younger generation.
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EVOL: Sudan, Blacklists and Sludge

As horrific events unfold in Sudan, our Africa Editor Ed Reed takes us through the latest and unpacks what implications there are for energy infrastructure in the country.
Next, as widespread industrial unrest hits the North Sea, we look at the threat, perceived or otherwise, of blacklisting – or NRB – in the sector. RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch believes the practice is taking place among contractors and duty holders.
Rounding us off is the latest on the Shell Brent oilfield. As OSPAR countries demand removal of the “hazardous waste” within the field’s legs, could a change in stance from the UK regulator have big implications?
This week's episode is brought to you in association with our partners UK Export Finance
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EVOL: NZTC, CMA and IOC frontiers

WTF? It’s acronym week as the team look at various jumbles of energy-related letters. 
Hamish recounts a wide-ranging interview with outgoing Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) boss Colette Cohen and her successor Myrtle Dawes, as the north east’s premier start-up incubator looks to its role over the next five years. 
Meanwhile Andrew examines whether UK regulators are likely to weigh in on even more energy service mergers and acquisitions in the coming years, as corporate consolidation meets competition regs. 
Finally Ed considers the trend towards offshore and deepwater drilling as IOCs and NOCs alike are increasingly looking to make plays in some of the world’s last great frontiers. 
This week's episode is brought to you in association with our partners UK Export Finance
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EVOL: Radiation, Clarification and liquefaction

Red flags have been waving this week with the Health and Safety Executive concerned about “ionising radiation” on one of TotalEnergies’ older projects in the North Sea. The company took action to tackle the problem, but there have been a number of concerns lately around safety in the region, including dangerous holes in decks and the unplanned flight of helicopter blades.
Allister drills into BP’s plans around the giant Clair field, with the company now working towards a final investment decision in 2024. Is there safety in numbers or will protests see the mass of field plans moving forwards as too tempting a target?
Around Africa a number of floating LNG plans are in the works, with the region set to lead the world for the next few years. While such plans are welcome, the big-ticket onshore LNG plans are still few and far between, with political risk and uncertainty deterring investors.
This week's episode is brought to you in association with our partners UK Export Finance
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EVOL: Dreary reports, drug busts, and political posturing

If the North Sea is feeling hard done by (and it is), OEUK’s latest report shows why, with investment and confidence in the basement. There was a nice breakfast to get stuck into though, where Equinor made some intriguing comments about Rosebank.
Namibia’s name as a nice nation to do business could be nulled, after Namcor’s chair was found with numerous narcotics; but nefarious forces may be at play. Ed also gets to grips with the metric of ‘street values’.
In Scotland, there’s a new first minister who wants to turn Aberdeen into green energy superpower. For now though, industry would settle for UK Government ministers making the short flight from London to the Granite City to unveil some energy policies.
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EVOL: Some bad weather and Glasgow rolls

A tsunami of strike action and a Storm Otto helicopter are on the agenda this week – along with a rainy Glasgow city centre with Ed Reed.
The team kick off with the latest with LNG developments in Mozambique. Exxon wants a new onshore plant, just two years after another oil giant declared a force majeure in the region due to terror attacks.
Next its TotalEnergies’ candid account of events around a helicopter which had its blades snap off in Storm Otto in the North Sea last month – which workers were still on the helideck. A brave move from the operator, but will others follow suit in speaking openly on safety?
Overcoming IT issues for the ages, Hamish Penman digs in to the latest on a tidal wave of strike action as 1,500 workers gear up to down tools.
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EVOL: Budget blowout, boxing and 600,000 tonnes of concrete

A budget for growth or a missed opportunity? Energy Voice picks over the bones of a Spring Budget that left some wanting – from the future of the north-east’s flagship CCS scheme Acorn to the “missed mark” of a price floor in the windfall tax. 
Reabold Resources contends with a new takeover bid from a familiar name – but will a famous boxing Olympian wade into this approach? 
Finally, Allister talks – and sings – about plans for decommissioning the Ninian field and ponders what to do with the record-breaking structure holding up the North Sea’s largest installation. 
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Gigawaters season 02 - 01: The future of a sustainable Scotland

The ScotWind auction resulted in nearly three times as much offshore wind as anticipated. That’s going to place unprecedented pressure on supply chains, skills and deployment.ScotWind is intended not only to help Scotland achieve its net zero goal by 2045 but also unlock billions in investment in Scotland. It's about far more than individual projects, it's about innovation, growth, long term supply chain development and Scotland’s future.
The first episode of the second season of Gigawaters sees Sustainable Growth Voice editor Felicia Jackson joined by Nick Ritchie, development director for Stromar and Richard Britton, Global Head of Offshore Wind at developer Renantis in exploring what we need to do to make that future a reality.