Waves of terror: how Still Wakes The Deep turns the North Sea into a gaming purgatory We speak to Rob McLachlan, lead designer on Still Wakes the Deep about the upcoming horror game set on a North Sea oil rig. TechRadar · Jun 13, 2024
SNP issue warning after energy giant quits North Sea project over Labour plans THE SNP have issued a warning to the Labour Party after an energy giant pulled out of a North Sea project due to “negative political… The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2024
Former BP boss calls for end to new North Sea drilling licences John Browne appears to back Labour energy policy as he underlines need for green transition The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2024
Poll reveals SNP voters' views on North Sea oil and gas as party mulls policy switch LESS than one-third of SNP voters support issuing new oil and gas licences in the North Sea, according to new polling ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2024
Scottish Greens warn SNP against U-turn on oil and gas exploration THE Scottish Greens have warned the SNP not to U-turn on its presumption against new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea. The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2024
Next UK government 'has 100 days to save 100k jobs in Scottish north east' A WARNING has been issued that the next UK Government will have just 100 days to save 100,000 jobs in the North Sea energy sector as companies… The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024
BTCC Snetterton: Hill and Thompson top free practice As the dismal British spring climate brought rain sweeping in from the North Sea across East Anglia, Thompson quite literally made a splash on his BTCC return – and his debut in a rear-wheel-drive tin-top – by topping the second session in his West Surrey Racing BMW 330e M Sport.But… Autosport · May 25, 2024
Why unions are lobbying Labour over a ‘just transition’ to cleaner energy Jobs and communities dependent on oil and gas sector must be considered in plan to ban North Sea licences, say GMB and Unite The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024
Unite divert Labour election funds in protest over oil and gas ban plans ONE of Britain’s biggest trade unions has demanded Labour commit £6.6 billion to save oil and gas jobs as it revealed it was putting financial… The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2024
The Ferret: Oil industry’s SNP lobbyists fuel worry on North Sea extraction LOBBYING on behalf of the oil industry by former SNP spin doctors has sparked fears that the Scottish Government could be about to abandon its… The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2024
Union urges Labour not to ban new North Sea licences without plan for jobs Unite launches bid to persuade Keir Starmer to invest more in north-east Scotland The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024
Chevron to sell off its remaining North Sea oil and gas fields US company denies decision is linked to UK’s 35% windfall tax on North Sea producers The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024
Chevron To Exit North Sea Operations After 55 Years Chevron exits North Sea after 55 years to focus on core assets, impacting industry. Top News · May 16, 2024
MPs urge Sunak to stop plans to ‘max out’ North Sea oil Cross party MPs wrote to Rishi Sunak to end the current approach to North Sea oil and gas The Independent UK · May 16, 2024
Top News · Apr 9, 2024 European States Pledge To Protect North Sea Infrastructure European countries unite to protect North Sea infrastructure for energy security and environmental well-being.
TechRadar · Apr 2, 2024 From the North Sea to Arabian Nights - my favorite games from a recent ID@Xbox showcase We recently attended an ID@Xbox showcase and got a closer look at more of the upcoming indie games coming out soon.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2024 HSBC and NatWest accused of financing North Sea oil extraction despite pledge Campaigners call on banks to cease funding Ithaca, which is playing a key role in Rosebank oilfield plan
Top News · Mar 20, 2024 Norway Inaugurates Hywind Tampen Floating Offshore Wind Farm Learn about the inauguration of the Hywind Tampen floating offshore wind farm in the Norwegian North Sea and its impact on Norway's renewable energy goals.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2024 Climate activists across Europe block access to North Sea oil infrastructure Blockades at facilities in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, with protests in Scotland and action expected in Denmark
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2024 No big North Sea fossil fuel country has plan to stop drilling in time for 1.5C goal UK, Germany, Netherlands, Norway and Denmark have failed to align oil and gas policies with Paris pledges, say campaigners
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2024 Abandoned pipelines could release poisons into North Sea, scientists warn Researchers say toxic chemicals pose a pollution risk as oil and gas companies are allowed to leave pipelines to rot
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2024 Anas Sarwar stands by oil tax plans after Aberdeen executives call him ‘traitor’ Scottish Labour leader defends windfall tax proposal as business leaders say levy could cost up to 100,000 jobs
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2024 Tory donor’s oil and gas company given North Sea licence after £150,000 fine Subsidiary of EnQuest, which was fined in 2022 for illegal gas flaring, awarded one of 24 new drilling licences
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2024 ‘Grossly irresponsible’: UK hands out 24 new North Sea oil and gas licences The move to grant 17 companies the right to drill for fossil fuels is ‘a pipe dream’ that will do little for energy security, say environmentalists
The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2024 Alok Sharma condemns government’s oil and gas bill as vote passes first hurdle Former Cop26 president abstains from vote saying bill breaks UK’s promise to phase out fossil fuels