Energy Voice – Out Loud

EVOL: Kwasi, Windfall Tax and Norway

The team start this week with the latest on the tragic crash off Norway. New details from the investigation have emerged, painting a clearer picture of the incident and driving home the risks which offshore workers take in this industry.
Once again the EVOL team is on windfall tax watch as Jeremy Hunt extends the levy to 2029 – the fourth fiscal change in two years. With Labour circling ahead of a general election, how long before we’re back here?
And Ed’s been speaking to Kwasi Kwarteng about his brief stint as chancellor,  his views on the North Sea fiscal regime and the journey to grid up the UK. 
 
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EVOL: Helicopter tragedy, Orsted’s rethink and the geoscience crunch

A black day for the offshore industry, with a helicopter disaster in Norway leaving one dead and five injured. Norwegian companies are reliant on the Sikorsky S-92 but is it safe?
Orsted’s interim COO was in London this week, putting a brave face on the company’s challenges. The offshore wind developer has cut back some of its more ambitious targets, but seems determined to press on with major plans. Floating wind may have to wait until the 2030s, though.
And finally, Allister talks us through some of the discussion around geosciences at the recent Future North Sea event. Students and universities are turning away from the discipline, posing tough questions on the UK’s energy plans – both conventional oil and gas but also new hopes in CCS, geothermal and wind. 
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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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EVOL: Day two, Subsea Expo 2024 -Sentinel

In this Subsea Expo episode we're joined by Ray Riddoch who chatted with us about methane emissions and the growing recognition for mitigating hydrocarbon leaks. Ray tells us more about the latest regulations and requirements. 
 
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EVOL: Day two, Subsea Expo 2024 - Montrose Port Authority with Plug Port

We're joined by Maria from Plug Port and Ann from Montrose Port Authority. They tell us about their joint venture, Shore Power Infrastructure. We discuss connecting to the grid using renewable power and the importance of community and collaboration. 
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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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EVOL: Day two, Subsea Expo 2024 - Onboard Tracker

It’s day two of Subsea Expo and we chat with Kevin Coll of Onboard Tracker about how the service platform is transforming businesses of all shapes and sizes across the energy industry.
 
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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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EVOL: Day two, Subsea Expo 2024- Global Underwater Hub

It's day two at Subsea Expo. We chat with Steve Fernie from Global Underwater Hub about some of the key takeaways from the event and question what are the big topics and exciting developments within the subsea sector. 
 
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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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EVOL: Day one, Subsea Expo 2024 - STATS Group

Join Energy Voice at Subsea Expo for the first of our mini pods with STATS Group. We discuss their experience in providing subsea pipeline isolation and intervention solutions, and how these technologies can be applied to enhance the safety and integrity of pipelines in the North Sea.
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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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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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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: 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?
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: 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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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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