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Electrification, Shipbreaking and Emissions
With Allister still MIA, Ed, Hamish and Damon take to the floor again this week for another episode of Energy Voice Out Loud. Electrification plans in the North Sea are beginning to take shape, and not a moment too soon with the clock ticking for the… -
Tracking the hydrogen transition – reflections on session four
Hydrogen has a part to play in the move to net zero, but it can also tap into the zeitgeist of energy independence. Bringing the Hydrogen – a Tracking Transition series to an end, this episode takes a look at what has changed. Russia’s invasion of Uk… -
Rig supercycles, crystal balls, and Russian oil on sale
The gang discuss buying their very own Energy Voice jack-up rig to profit from the looming supercycle. Hamish explains how oil rig day rates look set to rise as business in the North Sea experiences a resurgence. However, by how much and at what spee… -
Wind work, pipe plans and cat naps
Scotwind will see billions of pounds invested into Scotland’s offshore wind supply sector, although, for Hamish, the news came just as he was trying to have lunch. Sharing some of Hamish’s disappointment, were unions. Trade officials expressed concer… -
Saipem 7000, Venus and Graff, and Murlach
There’s near capsizes, deep wells and new fields in this weeks’ edition of Energy Voice Out Loud. A lifting malfunction left the Saipem 7000 crane vessel in dangerous waters last week as amateur photographers rushed to capture the tilting vessel. An… -
Superglue, Cluff and disgust
Between gluing themselves to government buildings, invading Shell’s headquarters and disrupting petrol supplies at the pumps… it’s been a busy week for environmental organisers. We discuss the role of activists in achieving net zero, and whether some… -
Bigger, Faster, Better 04 – UK vs Finland on heat networks
To achieve net zero, we’re going to need to talk about – and tackle – domestic heating. One of the best ways to cut carbon in this area is district heating, providing warmth from a central point and distributing this around a neighbourhood. Costs are… -
Strategy, supplies and sales
The UK has published its new energy strategy. While its timing gave little thought to Allister’s attempts to stop work before midnight, it has given some much-needed succour to North Sea developers. Among those taking increased heart is Ithaca Energy… -
New nuclear, new LNG, new oil?
With Allister otherwise occupied, Ed takes the reigns for this week’s episode and is joined by Damon and Hamish to explore energy projects old and new across the globe. Energy security is the phrase of the moment, and in Japan and South Korea, it … -
Cambo, Jackdaw back in vogue, windfall relief and LNG demand
Just when you thought you could hear the death knell... Jackdaw and Cambo are back in vogue this week, along with high impact exploration in the North Sea, courtesy of Shell. The Chancellor's mini budget had no reference to any windfall tax (perhaps…