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Fossil Energy

Are Gulf of Mexico vessel restrictions a boon for whales but a curse for America’s offshore oil & gas industry?

New report warns that restrictions on oil & gas vessels in the Gulf of Mexico will undermine U.S. energy security and hamper economic growth.

15 minutes read
Illustration; Source: Offshore Energies UK (OEUK)
Fossil Energy

Will a net-zero dash enable the UK to reap more benefits?

New poll shows the majority of British people are in favor of hastening the UK’s net-zero aspirations, thus, more green policies are seen as a safe bet for winning incoming elections.

17 minutes read
Recently shut-in Tamar platform off Israel; Source: Chevron
Fossil Energy

With oil & gas markets on tenterhooks in the wake of the Israel-Palestine war, is a reinvigorated push for clean energy coming?

While current impacts are bound to be limited, a further spike along with a disruption of oil supplies are believed to be on the cards if Iran joins the fray.

11 minutes read
North Field off Qatar; Source: QatarEnergy LNG
Clean Fuel

All energy roads lead to decarbonization with gas as a linchpin of low-carbon transformation

Despite the growing opposition to fossil fuels, natural gas, primarily LNG, is still the top contender for the transition fuel, which will bridge the gap towards the sought-after low-carbon and green energy future.

20 minutes read
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Fossil Energy

US five-year offshore oil & gas leasing plan puts Biden between the devil and the deep blue sea

Biden administration is stuck between a rock and a hard place while trying to reconcile its climate agenda and offshore wind ambitions with the IRA’s giveaways to the fossil fuels lobby.

19 minutes read

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Fossil Energy

IEA’s net-zero recipe: Going green and slashing fossil fuels’ role in energy mix while pursuing ‘equitable’ transition

The IEA believes that the path to limiting global warming to 1.5 °C has narrowed, however, clean energy growth is still keeping it open.

12 minutes read
Rishi Sunak, UK Prime Minister; Source: UK government
Fossil Energy

UK’s shift in net-zero policy raises red flag: Is this a godsend for people’s pockets or wishful thinking?

A deep dive into the backlash and other prominent reactions related to the UK’s Prime Minister’s recent changes in net-zero policy.

16 minutes read
Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor; Source: Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
Fossil Energy

As Florida Governor pledges to unleash ‘American energy dominance’ and slash gas prices to $2 by 2025, California hits out at fossil fuels industry

There is almost an insurmountable gap between the latest energy policies being advocated by Florida Governor and California’s governor.

11 minutes read
Gavin Newsom, California Governor; Source: Office of the Governor of California
Fossil Energy

California’s lawsuit against ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, ConocoPhillips and Chevron seen as ‘monster of a climate case’

Five oil majors together with API are being sued in California for their alleged role in downplaying the risks posed by fossil fuels.

12 minutes read
Illustration; Source: International Energy Agency (IEA)
Fossil Energy

Coming to grips with a mixed bag of energy transition expectations

As COP28 nears, concerns surrounding climate change are heating up and the pressure on the oil and gas industry is mounting day in, day out.

12 minutes read

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Fossil Energy

‘Demonisation’ of oil & gas seen as misleading: Is CO2 the main culprit responsible for climate change or the sun?

Three new research papers point a potential finger at the changes in solar activity as the primary cause of climate change.

13 minutes read
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Clean Fuel

Interview: ‘No silver bullet’ in sight for energy transition woes but gas at the heart of low-carbon shift

Leveraging digital tools to tap into advanced well-performance analytics in the cloud helps producers to get ahead of the demand curve.

14 minutes read
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Fossil Energy

Will UK pull out of energy treaty now or wait to see if low-carbon and green provisions will be woven into its fabric?

The UK is set on reviewing its Energy Charter Treaty membership, which will enable it to consider withdrawal as an outcome of the review.

11 minutes read
Seadrill, Dolphin and Borr upbeat about offshore drilling market amid strong rig demand
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Seadrill, Dolphin and Borr upbeat about offshore drilling market amid strong rig demand

Seadrill, Dolphin, and Borr are encouraged by signs of a rig market upcycle amid strong tendering and contracting activity.

12 minutes read
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Fossil Energy

UK’s blueprint for energy security goes hand in hand with net zero as oil & gas, nuclear and renewables join forces

The UK government recently set out plans to scale up the deployment of renewables, ramp up nuclear and maximise the oil and gas production.

13 minutes read