Energy Voice – Out Loud

EVOL:Aramco dips, another Pemex disaster and Harbour vs cigs

Saudi Aramco ditched around one third of its jackups this week in a sign that the oil-rich state is demonstration of a move away from some of its grandiose visions. The market remains tight, with South East Asia likely to provide a home for spare cap…

EVOL: Colombia hold up, Super Puma remembrance and what to do about the gas grid?

It may be Easter week but that does not mean the news has slowed down, Energy Voice reports may not be hunting for eggs but they have found some interesting stories.    Allister kicks off this week by telling the tale of UK workers being held at gunp…

The Energy Transition Mission: With Scottish Enterprise

David Rennie, Head of Low Carbon Energy at Scottish Enterprise, joins Energy Voice editor, Allister Thomas to discuss their energy transition mission. Discover the scale of the market opportunity and how Scotland's legacy in oil and gas can work to i…

EVOL: Time to pick up the pace on CCUS – with Ruth Herbert

Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) is the kind of industrial opportunity that comes around once in 200 years, according to the chief of an industry trade association. Ruth Herbert, CEO of the CCSA, joins the Energy Voice team for this week…

EVOL: Cancelled hydrogen, electricity backbone and speed dating

What do Vattenfall, Kate Middleton and Repsol have in common? They all feature in this week’s EVOL. It’s mixed fortunes for Aberdeen as the city sees a new £9m floating wind test centre opening just days after Vattenfall prematurely culls its HT1 hyd…

EVOL: Living the REMA, troubled waters for Paris targets and new frontiers

It’s been a big week for announcements on electricity market reform. Ed explains the implications of government plans to keep unabated gas plants on the grid beyond 2030 and a shift to zonal electricity pricing. Ryan sifts through a report that finds…

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 t…

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 …

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.    About Energy Voice E…

EVOL: Day two, Subsea Expo 2024 - Montrose Port Authority with Plug Port

We're joined by Maria from Plug Port and Anne 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.…