Energy Voice – Out Loud

Bigger, Faster, Better 01 – UK vs US on clusters

Everyone’s talking about decarbonising through industrial hubs, but who is doing it best? The idea is simple. Gather together high emitters to capture carbon – and economies of scale. These plans can cover CCS, hydrogen and even more pioneering technologies. 
The UK has taken a lead in these plans, picking out two hubs to take the first step, with investment decisions coming soon. The US administration has been keen to capture lost ground and is throwing significant quantities of cash into its pursuit. 
In this first episode of the Bigger Faster Better podcast series, in paid partnership with Womble Bond Dickinson, their Matt Lewy joins Dave Edwards of Air Liquide to talk about how the UK and US measure up – and how to get to where we want to go on the Net Zero path faster.
 
About Bigger, Faster, Better and Womble Bond Dickinson
Womble Bond Dickinson is a transatlantic law firm with a keen focus on the energy sector. As part of its re:build Britain campaign, Womble Bond Dickinson is looking at the energy transition and its role in the UK achieving its net zero ambitions. This podcast series will explore how the UK performs in comparison to other countries in key renewable technologies.
 
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Carbon colonialism, climate checkpoints and Liam Neeson

We get to grips with ‘carbon colonialism’ and ‘green washing’ accusations surrounding Santos’ proposed giant carbon capture and storage (CCS) hub offshore northern Australia in Timorese waters in this week’s Energy Voice Out Loud. 
Meanwhile rumour has it that Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has hired Liam Neeson to enforce IR35 contractor rules and hit the oil companies where it hurts. 
Allister also walks us through a report that finds new oil and gas licensing is not compatible with the UK’s climate commitments and targets set out by the Paris Agreement. This has interesting implications for new fields and the incoming climate checkpoint system in the UK. 
 
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Windfalls, fires and free FPSO

Beating up Big Oil for bumper profits is a politically tempting exercise, particularly when energy poverty is on the rise. BP, for one, has warned of lower investment just at a time when the UK – and the northeast – most needs it. The government seems unlikely to back a windfall tax but there are political points to be scored for its backers. 
A fire broke out on a Nigerian FPSO recently, another chapter of poor maintenance in the country’s energy sector. The laws may have changed on the oil industry, offering companies new incentives for exploration and production, but enforcement continues to lag. 
Would it be possible to have an episode of Energy Voice Out Loud without mentioning Cambo? Not this week, that’s for sure. Hamish talks us through the possibilities around reusing FPSOs and how the industry is missing a trick by focusing on purpose built vessels over recycled. 
 
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Victory laps, top brass transfers and what’s in a name?

After a trip to rainy Abu Dhabi, Ed makes his glorious return to Energy Voice Out Loud. And he kicks off proceedings this week, talking us through Patrick Pouyanne’s trip to Africa where he flew the TotalEnergies flag. 
There’s been changes at the top for two big North Sea hitters, with Harbour Energy and Spirit Energy both announcing new CEOs on the same day. That means that two energy chiefs are free agents, sparking imaginative ideas about what they could be up to next. 
Rounding us off, Allister talks us through OGUK’s long-awaited announcement that has rebranded, becoming Offshore Energies UK. 
 
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Myanmar, competition take-off and carbon capture bandwagon

On this week’s EVOL, top of the agenda is the announcement from TotalEnergies and Chevron on their exit from Myanmar amid an escalating human rights crisis. That decision means the future of the huge Yadana field, key to the energy security of both Myanmar and Thailand, is hanging in the balance.
Next, it’s not so much a war of words, but more of a one-way hammering as CHC uses choice language to convince competition authorities that its takeover of Babcock’s former North Sea helicopter business is not a threat to the market.
And rounding us off is the next stage in the UK Government’s plans to progress carbon capture developments, with bids being put forward for major emitters to join the clusters.
 
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ScotWind, UK government on trial, and gassy projects in the Far East

ScotWind, UK government on trial, and gassy projects in the Far East In this week’s Energy Voice Out Loud podcast, the team discuss the giant ScotWind auction and whether the supply chain can cope with the proposed 17 offshore wind projects over the coming decade. 
In other news, Allister walks us through a High Court case that threw out a legal challenge claiming that the UK Government had acted unlawfully in its support for North Sea oil and gas. Did the activists that sparked the proceedings get egg on their face? 
And Damon tells us about the prospects for Japan’s maiden offshore gas development in 30 years and the team explore the complexities of the energy transition in the Far East. 
 
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Garden parties, city in the sea, and exploration gambit

The team look at the huge downgrade in reserves and sizeable valuation cut for the Mariner field in the east of Shetland, in what is another blow to the North Sea after a flurry of issues in recent months. 
Eco Atlantic and its plans for explorer Azinam in Africa is next on the agenda. With plans to take on a wider global portfolio, could this firm find success in major exploration in a similar model to Seapulse? 
Rounding off is the so-called “great Scottish renewables robbery” with a political war of words on transmission charges for UK projects.
 
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Shows, shortfalls and executive spats

The show is, if not quite over for Offshore Europe, certainly delayed until next year, it emerged this week, as the ongoing pandemic threw yet another spanner in conference organisers’ plans. Others will be watching the numbers closely and crossing their fingers that 2022 doesn’t turn out like 2020 or 2021. 
Oil and gas prices have given some respite to companies, although friend-of-the-show Dale Vince has called for a windfall tax. Industry would suffer, but the optics may look appealing for politicians worried about inflation. 
Finally, we look to Nigeria where Austin Avuru has come under fire from former employer Seplat for competing designs on a package of Exxon assets. While the dispute will not go down well with shareholders, it is nice to see enthusiasm for mature assets, even where it might boil over into slanging matches. 
 
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Gigawaters 04: The future is floating

The future, as far as offshore wind goes anyway, will be floating. As deployment ramps up, space that suitable for fixed bottom turbines will be at a premium, meaning developers will have to look further out to sea.
In this, the fourth episode of Gigawaters, EV’s Hamish Penman is joined by co-host Mairi Dudley, head of market development UK at Ørsted, as well as Carlos Martin, chief executive of BlueFloat Energy, and Joanne Allday, strategic business development manager at Port of Cromarty Firth.
Floating wind will be a necessity, and it brings with it a raft of benefits beyond being able to occupy deeper waters. It can be situated where the wind speeds are at their most bountiful, and the huge floating structures mean there is significant jobs potential. With the market in a relative nascent stage, Scotland has a clear chance to export its expertise too.
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Gigawaters 03: Talking tech and inspiring innovation

Gigawaters dips into science fiction for this episode, exploring the futuristic technologies that will support Scotland’s offshore wind sector. There’s talk of artificial intelligence and robotics, and the innovative companies and individuals hoping to bring them to the market. 
Energy Voice’s Hamish Penman is joined by co-host David Bould, lead research and development specialist at Ørsted, as well as special guest Vicky Coy, head of innovation projects at the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult. 
Becoming a hotbed for developing game-changing renewable technology will benefit Scotland immensely, but it is a global market and many want to cash in. Fortunately, the country has the skills, as well as the pedigree, to suggest it can emerge as the Silicon Valley for offshore wind. 
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