Energy Voice – Out Loud

EVOL: Winds of change blowing... just not strong enough

No one could argue that the UK's energy sector was dull this week with the announcement of government funding for renewables projects, progress on GB Energy as the rumour mill keeps spinning and conferences.
Ryan kicks off this week's discussion by diving into offshore wind and the winners of the governments Allocation round (AR). Last year's results revealed no successful bids for offshore wind so this year didn't have much to do to improve in that regard, however, was enough done as 3.3GW was signed off?
Moving inland, Michael was on the show floor at RenewableUK's onshore wind conference in Edinburgh. As it kicked off on the same day that AR6 winners were announced, there was a bit of a buzz on the show floor. Mike dives into the state of onshore wind and what happens when things go up in smoke...
Finally, Erikka's attention has been firmly fixed on GB Energy HQ location speculation as Ryan laments the eight hours he spent listening to Westminster debates on the Bill's amendments. Tempers are flaring as folks are eager to find out where Labour's state-owned energy firm will set up shop and MP's demand more clarity.

Energy Voice Out Loud x Ossian

Listen to Erikka Askeland from Energy Voice speak to the pioneering leaders of Ossian – the mother of all floating wind farms. When it is built, Ossian will be one of the largest floating offshore wind farms in the world and it will be off the coast of Scotland. Hear how Ossian senior project manager David Willson and Paul Darnbrough, Ossian consent team manager plan to manage some of the monumental challenges on the way to first power.
 

EVOL: Norway v UK

The Energy Voice Out Loud Team woke up to the news that the UK government decided against challenging judicial reviews being brought against the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields in the North Sea. What does this mean? Mathew Perry explains.
The podcast also takes a trip to Norway with Ryan Duff to hear what Equinor’s vice president for exploration and production international Philippe Mathieu who issues starkest warning yet on its plan to invest £10bn in the UK.
Erikka Askeland, who just came back from Norway, explains why “pragmatic” would have been a better theme for the country’s biannual show, ONS.

Powering Change with SSE - Episode 1- Transforming the grid with SSEN Transmission

Nearly 300,000 people so far have submitted their views as SSEN Transmission focuses on transforming the grid across Scotland for the 21st century. 
Join Energy Voice's senior reporter, Erikka Askeland as she chats with Christianna Logan, Director of Customers and Stakeholders at SSEN Transmission and Julian Leslie, a prominent figure in the energy sector, currently serving as the Head of Networks and Chief Engineer at National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) in the United Kingdom.
Together they discuss the activity conducted by, SSEN Transmission during its third series of public engagement events, inviting members of the public to share their views on the next phase of development for four critical national transmission infrastructure schemes across the north of Scotland.

EVOL X Entr at ONS 2024

Earlier this year Akers Solutions' consultancy business rebranded with a new name, Entr. Roddy MacPherson, the firm's senior vice president, speaks about what prompted the name change while Entr makes its ONS debut.
MacPherson discusses how clients are changing their expectations as the world nears net zero checkpoints, from increased interest in renewables to decarbonising oil and gas operations.
The Entr boss discusses what his firm offers on the show floor in Stavanger.

EVOL X Expro at ONS 2024

Expro is looking to forge ahead with CCUS operations and what better place to talk about that than Norway? The firm's CCUS development manager, James Yard, sat down with Energy Voice's Ryan Duff at ONS in Stavanger to discuss what he's doing in the space. 
With Northern Lights on the show's doorstep, Yard discusses how his firm worked with Equinor and partners to bring the project to fruition. Additionally, he explains what Expro can offer firms within the carbon storage sector.

EVOL X: Cognite and Aker BP at ONS 2024

Energy Voice news editor Erikka Askeland speaks to Laxmi Akkaraju, chief customer officer of Cognite, and Paula Doyle, chief digital officer of Aker BP, on their long term collaboration to drive innovation and reduce CO2 emissions through AI.
Together they are helping to deliver Yggdrasil, the biggest ongoing development on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, which will be operated entirely remotely from an integrated operations centre and control room onshore in Stavanger.
 
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EVOL: Wooing Wood, making bank and CCS support

Wood had a rough landing this week, but the big boss reassured Erikka that things are on the turn. A number of suitors have come calling but failed to close, in testament to the company’s attractiveness Ken Gilmartin said. Paying contractors on time is likely to be a topic of interest to a number of companies. The NSTA called for improvement some years ago, but progress has been slow. Could the EU’s carbon plans provide a fillip for CCS projects outside the bloc? A number of things have to change, but there are some clear opportunities. 

EVOL: Low carbon ‘Seal’ of approval

This week’s episode of Energy Voice Out Loud is all clean, green and low carbon.
Mat Perry digs into carbon capture and storage and discusses if the architects of the UK’s CCS clusters are marking their own homework.
Erikka Askeland puts on her high-heeled steel-toed boots for a trip to Port of Aberdeen as it sets sail on a shore power project that is the first leg of the marine industry’s journey to decarbonisation.
Michael Behr then “seals” the show with the sighting of adorable sealife at the Moray West offshore wind farm – but beware the unexploded ordnance on the way.
 
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: Windfall tax gripes, a Grangemouth lifeline, and geothermal potential

This week on EVOL, the Energy Voice team continues the discussion on the windfall tax as North Sea operators sound the alarm over the proposed EPL changes. But surprisingly, there are some who see a silver lining ahead.  
Meanwhile, Ed looks at Labour’s options for protecting jobs at Grangemouth, Scotland’s last remaining oil refinery. With unions pushing for a solution, will GB Energy get involved?  
Plus, what role can the UK oil and gas sector play in supporting geothermal energy? The head of the new National Geothermal Centre believes the sector can provide the perfect transition opportunity for many North Sea workers.  
 
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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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