The Black Eden by Richard T Kelly review – the story of North Sea oil A capacious political novel examines corruption, greed and daring in the UK’s oil boom The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023
Proposed new UK oil and gas fields would provide at most three weeks of energy a year Experts and former ministers have also said the developments would not reduce energy prices in the UK The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023
Outgoing climate tsar slams SNP and Tories' record on environmental targets Lord Deben, who has just finished a 10-year term as chair of the Climate Change Committee, slammed both governments for failing to hit their green targets. Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023
Woman spotted drifting miles out to sea sparks rescue mission off Scots coast A witness said it was "agonising" to watch the emergency teams try to save the watersports enthusiast stuck in the North Sea off the Fife coast. Daily Record · Jul 3, 2023
The Black Eden by Richard T Kelly review – compelling saga of masculinity, greed and courage This decades-spanning tale of cross-class friendships and the discovery of North Sea oil is action-packed and panoramic The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2023
Campaigners vow to step up action against new North Sea oilfield Rosebank expected to be approved despite government climate advisers saying it is ‘utterly unacceptable’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023
North Sea's Net Zero energy role highlighted as assurances sought on carbon capture and storage Pace on the implementatin of business models Birmingham Post · Jun 28, 2023
UK faces being ‘starved’ of North Sea power Ithaca Energy executive argues that using oil and gas domestically means a lower carbon footprint than foreign imports Insider UK · Jun 27, 2023
BBC accused of 'false balance' reporting on North Sea oil and gas Professor Rebecca Willis criticised the broadcaster for stating that “environmental groups” have said any new oil and gas fields would take the… The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2023
UK faces being ‘starved’ of North Sea power, warns Ithaca Energy boss Labour plan to ban new licences and government taxation policy is harming investment says company chairman The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
UK faces being ‘starved’ of North Sea power warns energy firm boss Labour plan to ban new licences and Government taxation policy is harming investment says company chairman. The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
Jellyfish beach warning as mum suffers 'worst pain of life' after being stung Temperatures in the North Sea are warmer than usual - the sea is particularly warm off the east coast from Durham to Aberdeen Chronicle Live · Jun 26, 2023
New windfarm could be used to power North Sea oilfield Electricity generated on Shetland could be used to fuel the proposed Rosebank field, instead of homes The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2023
Netherlands: Risk of submersion persists 70 years after deadly tidal wave In 1953, a gigantic storm swept across the North Sea and caused a tidal wave in the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK. Many dykes controlling water levels were simply swept away as the water spread far inland. While more than 300 people died in the UK, more than 1,800 lost… France 24 · Jun 23, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2023 Orca rams into yacht off Shetland in first such incident in northern waters Cetacean exhibits same behaviour towards vessel in North Sea that has been seen in Iberian orca population
The National (Scotland) · Jun 21, 2023 Ex-Labour council boss quits, calling Keir Starmer 'more brutal than Thatcher' THE former leader of Aberdeen council has quit Labour over Keir Starmer’s hardline stance on North Sea oil.
Insider UK · Jun 20, 2023 Parkmead withdraws from North Sea project Trading update points to 'lack of public and political support' among various reasons for decision
Daily Record · Jun 20, 2023 Scots Easyjet flight declares mid-air emergency above North Sea The mid-air emergency was made over the North Sea.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2023 Starmer reassures North Sea workers as Labour lays out energy and climate plan Speech in Scotland shows willingness to face energy dilemma head-on, but green groups say fossil fuel end date must come soon
Glasgow Live · Jun 19, 2023 Glasgow EasyJet flight declares mid-air emergency as passengers delayed An Easyjet flight from Glasgow Airport to Amsterdam has declared a mid-air emergency whilst flying over the North Sea, with the reason behind the delay still unknown.
Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2023 Marine heatwaves ‘catastrophic’ for ocean life, say scientists We should not expect the current high temperatures in the North Sea to leave wildlife unscathed, experts warned
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2023 Labour pledges ‘British jobs bonus’ as it sets out green energy strategy Party to offer £500m a year for low-carbon sector but says North Sea oil and gas production will continue ‘for decades’
Daily Mirror · Jun 19, 2023 Keir Starmer fumes Tory 'green crap' attitude costs families extra £1,400 a year Speaking in Edinburgh, the Labour leader doubled down on his vow to block new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea - but said he wouldn't repeat the mistakes of the Thatcher government
TechRadar · Jun 12, 2023 Still Wakes the Deep is a new narrative horror game from The Chinese Room Still Wakes the Deep is the brand-new game from The Chinese Room and takes place on a remote oil rig in the North Sea.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2023 Outrage as UK Government 'bows to pressure' from fossil fuel giants over windfall tax Tory ministers said they would slash the current 75 tax on North Sea oil and gas profits back to its regular 40 if prices reach certain levels.