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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.