The industry regulator won’t be swayed by “hysterical assertions” from people who “simply don’t understand” the intricacy of the UK’s energy mix.

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There are “no plans to intentionally rebrand or rename” the gardens containing the Piper Alpha memorial, the Trust behind a mooted redesign has said.

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A windfall tax on energy profits will send the wrong signal to investors but looks increasingly inevitable, according to a senior partner at KPMG in Aberdeen.

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North Sea operators have been told to improve after new figures exposed the number of invoices that are not being paid on time.

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UK Government plans to impose a windfall tax on energy companies are expected to be brought forward and announced “as soon as Thursday”.

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Harbour Energy’s chief executive Linda Cook said carbon capture and storage (CCS) offers greater impact for reaching net zero goals, as the regulator announces plans for its first carbon storage licensing round.

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The Scottish Government’s just transition and employment minister has said the first portion of the £500 million Just Transition Fund aimed at the north east will be opened shortly.

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The world’s largest offshore construction ship has delivered the 8,500-tonne Ninian Northern platform jacket for decommissioning in Shetland.

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Harbour Energy chief executive Linda Cook joined industry heads in calling for a “stable” tax environment, and warned of the potential consequences for future North Sea investment should a windfall levy be imposed.

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