Energy Voice – Out Loud

Join Energy Voice news editor Erikka Askeland and a stellar panel of speakers for this special edition of Energy Voice Out Loud, in partnership with Hydrasun, a D2Zero company. Recorded in front of a live audience at Energy Voice HQ in Aberdeen, this podcast gets hot takes on the UK energy supply chain from some of its key leaders.  Hear Neil Thompson, CEO, Hydrasun, David Marshall, regional director for Scotland and the North of England at National Gas, Jeff Corray, head of energy private equity at Piper Sandler and chief financial officer at D2Zero and Roddy James, chief commercial officer of the Port of Aberdeen share their insights and find out - will the supply chain survive and thrive or is it all doom and gloom?

This week, BP set a trend among supermajors as it hit the breaks on buybacks as International Energy Week kicked off in London and the UK government announced the winners of the non-offshore wind winners of Allocation Round 7.  To run us through the headlines, Energy Voice's Ryan Duff, Mat Perry, and Erikka Askeland are joined by E-FWD editor Ed Reed.  First off, Erikka discusses BP's world leading reserves and its move to step away from share buyback schemes while its fellow UK supermajor doubled down. As BP announced its full year results, University of Strathclyde's Centre for Energy Policy released a report on EnQuest's Sullom Voe Terminal and the impact an extension to BP's Clair field would have on jobs and the wider Shetland economy. Next up, Ed regales us with tales from International Energy Week, first touching on Shell CEO Wael Sawan's comments on the state of European energy policy as the continent finds itself the piggy in the middle between America's liquids production and China's electricity generation. Suffice to say, there is plenty to talk about from the event in London this week.  Finally, Mat recounts the winners of the non-offshore wind winners from Allocation Round 7, also known as AR7a. His points to success, particularly in solar, as our journalists mull over the opportunities of tidal energy.   

This week on Energy Voice Out Loud, Michal and Mat discuss the latest Q4 results from Shell, Ithaca Energy and Equinor. Although it's the era of 'drill, baby, drill', it doesn't appear to be entirely plain sailing for the oil and gas majors, and some shareholders are showing their discontent.  Then we head up to Aberdeen, where Erikka and Ryan have been attending Subsea Expo 2026. First off, they caught up with Global Underwater Hub boss Niel Gordon and the NSTA's Bill Cattanach to find out what was happening on the show floor.  Finally, Ryan and Erikka sat down on the final day of the conference to discuss their key takeaways and the top headlines from Subsea Expo 2026.   

This week's episode features Energy Voice's Ryan Duff and Ed Reed in our opening discussion, then reporters Mathew Perry and Michael Behr with their thoughts from Offshore Wind Conference 2026 in Glasgow.   Up first, Ed, Ryan and Floyd team up to tackle the trials and tribulations in the offshore and floating wind sector, as the £1.5 billion Ming Yang project gets paused and XCLL pivots from manufacturing to cable laying.    Next, Michael Behr sat down with former Corio Generation CEO Jonathan Cole as he returns to the offshore wind sector in his new role as ambassador for the Global Wind Energy Council. We discuss the evolving offshore wind landscape, from the UK's political consensus, transmission charging and, his thoughts on Chinese involvement in the UK.   And to round things off, Mat and Mike chat through the best points from Offshore Wind Conference 2026 – transmission charging and AR8 are the big takeaways, especially as any potential reforms look unlikely to come into play for this year's auction.

This week, there was yet more news of troubled Scottish wind projects as West of Orkney "paused" as it lambasted transmission charges, as we play our full conversation with Kemi Badenoch and True North talk us through its latest polling.    This week's episode features Energy Voice's Ryan Duff and Michael Behr, and Mat Perry in our opening discussion and news editor Erikka Askeland join in at the end to talk with Energy Voice Out Loud familiar voice Allister Thomas.    Up first, Michael talks us through why the front-runner ScotWind project, West of Orkney, hit the bricks this week as it bemoaned transmission charges after missing out on a contract for difference in Allocation Round 7. What does this mean for the future of offshore wind in Scotland? Our trio of journalists discuss.    Next, Ryan caught up with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and shadow minister for energy security and net zero, Andrew Bowie, about energy bills and what the opposition would have done differently with AR7.    Finally, Erikka spoke with True North's Allister Thomas about a recent poll of unprecedented scale asking people across the North of Scotland what they really think of the march of energy infrastructure and the answers might surprise you.

We discuss the winners of Allocation Round 7, as well as Viaro's southern North Sea snub and Petrofac's UK business buy out.    This week's episode features Energy Voice's Ryan Duff, Floyd March, Mat Perry and Erikka Askeland as they give their two cents on the week's headlines.   First up, Mat gets us up to speed on the winners of AR7 as he argues that the government deserves a pat on the back. Although, Erikka fights for ScotWind project support as not one of the 12 successful bids came from a project that received a a licence under Holyrood's 2022 leasing round.   Next, Floyd talks us through the situation at Viaro as Francesco Mazzagatti's firm was told Shell and Exxon had backed out of a deal announced 18 months ago to sell southern North Sea gas assets. The North Sea Transition Authority has been keeping a close eye on Viaro in recent months having demanded additional information from the operator for this deal and its attempted takeover of rival Deltic.    Finally, Ryan gets us caught up on Petrofac's North Sea business after it announced it would be selling its Asset Solutions division to a US firm on Christmas Eve. The services firm that slipped into administration last year is now set to hold a meeting with its creditors to approve the takeover, which is set to save 3,000 jobs.

The first weekly episode of Energy Voice Out Loud in 2026 starts with the big news of the week. E-FWD editor Ed Reed and Energy Voice news editor Erikka Askeland dissect the outlook for industry as President Trump seizes control of Venezuela's oil industry Renewables reporter Micheal Behr takes a view on where the wind blows as the UK delays a decision on RWE and Masdar's plan for a 3GW wind farm on Dogger Bank. What does it mean for sector finances ahead of the government's imminent allocation round 7? Finally, North correspondent Floyd March discusses the announcement that Phillips 66 has taken control of the Lindsay refinery on the Humber. The deal looks good for the US refinery giant but not so great for 250 workers at the site, formerly owned by disgraced firm Prax, who only have jobs until the end of March.

Yippee Ki Yay, energy professionals! It's that time of year again when we slow down and take in the finer things of life - but first the Energy Voice Out Loud quiz! We have questions on companies and policy, nukes and nimbys, BP execs and BP ex-execs, all wrapped up in a festive onslaught of bells and surprises. How will the crack team respond to a barrage of energy news questions? Who will break first? Who will come first - and who will come last? How off the rails will the quizmaster go? There's only one way to find out, listen now to the last EVOL of the year. Have an excellent time off, we'll be back in 2026.

In this episode of Energy Voice Out Loud, Aberdeen features lead Ryan Duff gets the rare chance to say "I told you so" as he discusses with news editor Erikka Askeland the details of TotalEnergies' merger with Neo Next - in what has been a rash of UK oil and gas firms walking away from their decades-long status as a North Sea operator in 2025. Micheal Behr was reports from the subserface and wells conference in Aberdeen - the first Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) event since the autumn budget of doom in November. Finally northern correspondent Floyd March highlights some of the good news happening for fans of carbon capture and storage in the North West of England.

This week's Energy Voice Out Loud (EVOL) sees news editor Erikka Askeland, renewables reporter Michael Behr, and North West correspondent Floyd March explore what's been going on in the North Sea. Adura day, the official launch of Equinor and Shell's North Sea tieup, quickly turned in Harbour Job Cuts day as the oil and gas producer announced it would shed 100 roles. Harbour put the blame squarely on Chancellor Rachel Reeves' shoulders for deciding to keep the windfall tax in place up to 2030. Speaking of the energy profits levy, longtime friend of the show, Panmure Liberum analyst Ashley Kelty shares his thoughts on the winners and losers of the budget. Of course, being a winner means not getting kicked. And then Floyd catches us up on the Lindsey oil refinery saga and the new player that's come in making a bid for the shuttered site.

Yet another busy news week in UK energy! We discuss the budget and all of its windfall tax implications, the government's North Sea plan, and what the decommissioning industry needs. This week's episode features Energy Voice's Ryand Duff and Erikka Askeland, as well as Aberdeen University's John Underhill, and Three60 CEO Walter Thain. Up First, Ryan and Erikka discuss the surprises, or lack thereof, from Rachel Reeves' Autumn budget. With no changes to oil and gas tax and a reiteration of previously announced Grangemouth funding, the areas that are shedding jobs saw little support. However, the green energy sector saw something of a boost, but was it enough? Next, Ryan caught up with John Underhill about the future of UK licencing and how he came to his suggestion that led to the government's transitional energy certificates measure. But who paid for his study, and will this permitting change extend the life of North Sea producers? Finally, Walter Tahin tells all about the decommissioning market following an industry workshop at OEUK's Decommissioning Conference in St Andrews. Collaboration is a major theme, building upon Three60 and AF Decom's latest contract with BP.

We discuss GB Energy's offshore wind investment and its Aberdeen jobs downgrade, as well as Ithaca's latest North Sea farm in as it forms yet another partnership with Shell. This week's episode features Energy Voice's Ryan Duff, Michael Behr, and Erikka Askeland as they give their two cents on the week's headlines. Before the trio dive into the main topics of this week's show, they draw attention to the sad news of a death in the North Sea. It was confirmed this week that 32-year-old Aberdeen-based father Lee Hulse died after falling from a crane on the Valaris 121 rig on Shell's Shearwater field. There has been a GoFundMe set up to support Lee's family, which you can find here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lee-hulse?lang=en_GB&fbclid=IwY2xjawOG7ZNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETA1UHBLbVRaSWNGR0l4WVhPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MghjYWxsc2l0ZQEyAAEerr0jbc2399ClT0_FUVuPIixXEB4NZ3af1EZPMtK-4KBBkrxE6YouHgNDNkY_aem__AzvLwuuduNxZUOT79I1Pg First up on this week's show, Michael discusses GB Energy's £150 investment in the 100 MW Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm. This marked the state-backed firm's first investment in offshore energy, however, has it been ambitious enough in its choice of project? This announcement came as CEO Dan McGrail announced his firm will create 300 jobs in Aberdeen by 2030, a considerable downgrade from the 1,000 previously promised. Next, Michael heads down to Teesside to the CATS Terminal, where he speaks with Kellas Midstream asset support engineer Harry Ford about his work at the site and the opportunities in the energy industry across Teesside. Finally, what's the story in Tobermory, Erikka lets us know! Ithaca has farmed into Shell's West of Shetland gas field a couple of years after the London supermajor backed out of Ithaca's Cambo project. This comes as Shell looks to form a UK-based independent joint venture with Equinor, which may cause a reassessment on Cambo.

In this last episode of the series, recorded on location at ADIPEC, Barclays' Lydia Rainforth and Zero's Paddy Lowe join Ed Reed to discuss just how plans can move forward, given differing views on the energy sector. We dig into where low carbon spending can be done and where can it make the most difference. Shareholders in public companies have not rewarded such plans, is there another way?

Bureau Veritas has been managing quality, safety, health and sustainability risks throughout industrial revolutions since it was founded in 1828. Tune into this special episode of Energy Voice Out Loud and hear how BV's Market Lead Energy Transition, Darren Taylor, and Head of Nuclear Andy Ward, are building trust in the next industrial revolution and the new technologies what will deliver the transition to clean energy. Darren sets out how offshore wind, solar, and emerging hydrogen networks are reshaping how we generate and store energy, while Andy addresses the coming “golden age” of nuclear which will provide the low carbon base load we need while looking to harness the energy of the stars.

This Week Energy Voice Out Loud was live on the show floor at the Floating Offshore Wind conference in Aberdeen, where they caught up with industry bigwigs, such as the firms behind the upcoming Green Volt project. Energy Voice's Ryan Duff and Michael Behr were in attendance alongside E-FWD's Sepi Golzari-Munro. Up first, Ryan spoke to Barry MacLeod, CEO of Flotation Energy, and Stephen Bull, CEO of Vårgrønn. The trio discussed the future of Green Volt, the world's largest commercial floating wind farm, following news that CNOOC had bowed out of a deal to offtake power to decarbonise operations on its Buzzard platform. Having secured a contract for difference (CfD) in last year's Allocation Round (AR), Green Volt has no choice but to forge ahead while looking for another oil and gas partner to offtake the power it produces that will not go to shore. Next, Sepi caught up with Claire Mack, CEO of the organisation behind the Floating Offshore Wind conference, Scottish Renewables on the final day of the event. She also met with Rob Gilbert of GB Energy as it looks to establish itself in the north-east of Scotland. Finally, Tim Pick, the former UK offshore wind champion and current chair of the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership discusses public and private funding for the supply chain with Ryan. The pair also touch on the Celtic Sea's offshore wind market as we inch closer to turbines being deployed off the west coast of the UK.

We discuss industry demands ahead of this month's budget, Lindsey refinery job cuts, and artificial intelligence (AI) at ADIPEC. This week's episode features Energy Voice's Ryan Duff and Floyd March, while E-FWD editor Ed Reed broadcasts from the ADIPEC show floor in Abu Dhabi. First up, OEUK and Scottish Renewables teamed up this week to deliver a letter to chancellor Rachel Reeves and energy secretary Ed Miliband ahead of the budget on 26 November. The pair of trade bodies called for tax reform for oil firms, and certainty for Scottish offshore wind projects in Allocation Round 7 (AR7). Labour came into power under a strong anti-oil and gas line, however, it appears to be backtracking somewhat, leaving a little room for optimism for North Sea players. As for wind, there is a lot that needs to be done to get the country on track for its targets. AR7 will need to deliver at least 8.4 GW, but with market uncertainty, there is no guarantee that every firm that secures a strike price will bring its project to fruition. Next up, we turn our attention to ADIPEC as Ed caught up with Toby Rice, CEO of American gas firm EQT. Their conversation quickly turns to AI, a popular topic among energy firms at the moment. Toby claims that his firm is enabling US firms to go "full throttle" on AI, thanks to the gas it produces. Toby said that the question around where the power needed to support data centres would come from was what was being asked "24 months ago" as he argued renewables are "not going to cut it". Finally, Floyd gets us up to speed on all things Lindsey after over 100 workers lost their jobs last week. There are still questions to be asked around who will take over the site as a mysterious consortium bids for a public-private partnership with the government, and Phillips 66 has been rumoured to swoop in and change operations at the site. Local politicians and unions have been up in arms over recent redundancies after previous owner, Prax, fell into administration. This story is set to develop over the coming weeks.

We discuss Petrofac's fall into administration and how the services giant fell from grace, the first minister's warning about Reform UK, and Shell and Equinor's third quarter results. This week's episode features Energy Voice's Ryan Duff, Michael Behr, and Mat Perry as they give their two cents on the week's headlines. Up first, the trio discuss Petrofac's administration and delisting from the London Stock Exchange. The beleaguered Tier 1 firm ended last week on an uncertain note as TenneT ditched a deal on a European offshore wind farm, which ultimately brought to an end Petrofac's restructuring plans. However, this was just the straw that broke the camel's back; the firm has never recovered from scandal and bribery, or the costly contracts it signed around the COVID-19 pandemic. Next up, Michael tells us about John Swinney's punchy comments concerning Reform UK's renewable energy stance. The first minister claims that Scotland's renewables industry would be led to ruin under a Reform government, as he and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar laid out their stalls for next year's Holyrood election. Finally, Mat rounds up Shell's third-quarter results as the London supermajor beats analyst expectations. This comes as the firm looks to offload its UK assets to a new independent joint venture with Equinor. Speaking of the Norwegian state-backed firm, its books didn't paint as positive a picture as Shell's. It was revealed that the assets held for sale to form the new North Sea player, Adura, had cost the firm $650 million. However, both European majors have held true to Adura opening its doors by the end of 2025.

We discuss the Lindsey oil refinery's mysterious bidder and ScottishPower's shift from offshore wind to grid projects amid a turbulent fiscal landscape. Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay also gives us his two cents on the state of energy businesses in the country.   This week's episode features Energy Voice's Ryan Duff and Michael Behr, with E-FWD editor Ed Reed making a triumphant return.    Up first, the trio discuss Marc Amram, the man proposing a public-private partnership to take over the Lindsey refinery after its previous owner, Prax, fell into administration. He has tabled an offer to the government that appears to be very one-sided, and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has since refused. There is a lot to unpack in this one, but the main question is, 'Who is Marc Amram?'   Next up Russell, Findlay speaks with Ryan about some of the issues energy businesses in Aberdeen are facing. This prerecorded interview was held at Hunting's Badentoy facility soon after the firm announced it would be moving manufacturing operations from there to its new Dubai site.    Finally, Ed talks us through his latest reporting on ScottishPower as the Spanish-backed firm appears to be shifting its focus from offshore wind to grid connection contracts. Interestingly, ScottishPower parent company, Iberdrola, does not appear to be following the same strategy in its native Spain. Is this due to market pressures in the UK or has ScottishPower seen something others haven't

We discuss the news that Wood's chief executive, Ken Gilmartin, is set to leave and the recent delays announced by both the UK government and the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA). Worley's Fabricio Sousa also swings in past to discuss all things artificial intelligence (AI). This week's episode features Energy Voice's Ryan Duff and Michael Behr, with editor Mark Selby making an appearance in a prerecorded interview. First up, Michael gets us caught up on all things Wood as the beleaguered services giant looks to close its takeover saga with one last twist in the tale, Ken Gilmartin's exit. Admittedly, this might not be the biggest surprise, but what may shock some is his permanent replacement, Iain Torrens, who was initially brought in as interim CFO earlier this year. Next up, we hear from Mark and Fabricio as they discuss what served to be a major theme of the Gastech Exhibition & Conference this year, AI. The pair discuss the role of AI in driving the imminent boom in global power demand – and what that actually means for both energy and related industry. Finally, Ryan and Michael discuss a series of delays that were reported this week. Up first, Deltic's takeover at the hands of Viaro hit a stumbling block as the NSTA overshot its deadline to approve licences changing hands. Also, the Outer Dowsing and Morecambe offshore wind farms were told that the date of their development consent order decisions had been delayed until after next month's budget. There are a lot of moving parts in the energy sector right now, so what does this mean for future mergers and acquisitions in oil and gas and the likelihood of the UK hitting its clean power 2030 targets?

Expert panellists including Nexos chief executive Scott McGinigal, National Gas supply chain and commercial director Daniel McAteer, Centrica new energies director Hazel Paige and Siemens Gamesa plan director Andy Sykes were all asked whether the Humber has all the ingredients to meet the 2050 clean-energy targets. Taking in jobs, geography and willpower alone, the answer is a resounding yes. But on final investment decisions (FID), the key ingredient in every major ambition, questions still remain.

What does a resilient energy system look like? Different parts of the world can – and should – be thinking differently about how to meet domestic needs. Chris Hudson, president of DMG Events, and Joseph McMonigle, president of the Global Center for Energy Analysis, join this second episode of Road to ADIPEC to dig into the big questions around energy. As the energy sector readies for ADIPEC, held in Abu Dhabi from 3-6 November, the Road to ADIPEC sets the scene for what will come.

We discuss some major West of Shetland updates and the Labour Party conference, while the World Bank offers its two cents on flaring. This week features Energy Voice's Ryan Duff, Mathew Perry, and Floyd March. Kicking things off, Ryan discusses Serica's takeover of the Lancaster field, the Greater Laggan Area (GLA) and the Shetland Gas Plant. This £19 million deal sees the firm deliver on its merger and acquisition (M&A) ambitions at a bargain price. On the same morning as news broke about the UK's latest M&A deal, Shell announced that it had kicked off production at Victory, which utilises GLA infrastructure. We'd be remiss to not mention Equinor resubmitting the environmental impact assessment for Rosebank, something Mat gave us all the details about. Long story short, it's all kicking off in the West of Shetland region. Next up, our editor Mark Selby spoke with Zubin Bamji, manager for the World Bank's Global Flaring & Methane Reduction (GFMR) Partnership. The pair discussed the World Bank's progress to date in tackling the underlying issues around flaring and the likelihood of hitting the 2030 target while on the show floor of Milan's Gastech conference. Finally, Floyd gets us caught up with all things energy from the Labour Party conference, however, it appears Keir Starmer was more interested in fighting the growing support for Reform. That being said, a fracking ban was announced by Ed Miliband, something that is sure to rile up Farage.

Energy companies are keen to talk up the game-changing benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) but how many actually live and breathe it? Energy Voice editor Mark Selby spoke to Serena Delli, lead data architect and AI specialist at Milan-based energy distribution tech company Bludigit to learn how digital innovation and transformation is helping to revolutionise efficiency and safety within the sector.

Speaking backstage at Gastech in Milan, Energy Voice editor Mark Selby spoke to DMG Events president Chris Hudson about the global trends at play across the conference. With the impact of growing power demand from Artificial Intelligence being felt across every sector, Mark and Chris explored the implications for energy and how Gastech's themes will play out on the road to ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi.

Tune into this episode of Energy Voice Out Loud to hear news editor Erikka Askeland and reporter Mathew Perry discuss the Labour's energy policy difficulties as it heads to its party conference. Energy Voice reporter Michael Behr unveils the US president's latest attack on European offshore wind developers. Then Mat meets up with trade body Geothermal UK to find out why this technology is so hot in Scotland.

You'll like to be under the sea for this podcast with Richard Knox, the CEO of one of the UK's most innovative subsea technology companies. The founder of Verlume tells Energy Voice news editor Erikka Askeland how his firm has forged meaningful partnerships in order to evolve and grow their strategy. The latest of these is with Kraken Robotics and together the firms are pioneering subsea intelligence applications that would astound a Bond villain.

How is AI reshaping the energy sector? AIQ CEO Dennis Jol and Cognite EVP for AI Francois Laborie sit down ahead of ADIPEC to reflect on how new technologies will transform traditional workflows and open new paths. We dig into trust for AI, what the impact may be and how the complexities of this radical new technology may play out for the energy sector.

We discuss the state of UK oil and gas as energy policy has been accused of causing an 'unmanaged decline', before chatting with EnBW and Exceed about renewables investment and mergers and acquisitions. This week features Energy Voice's Ryan Duff, Mathew Perry, and Michael Behr with E-FWD editor Ed Reed making a comeback.    Up first, Ed talks about the disconnect between Aberdeen and London as Westwood rolled up to the UK capital to warn of an unmanaged decline in oil and gas production and how that could hit UK finances. Decommissioning, tax, and Aberdeen taxi drivers are all discussed in the opening segment of this week's show.    Next, Michael has been chatting with Damien Zachlod, managing director at EnBW UK. Three years ago, his company made a £10 billion investment pledge in the UK offshore wind, now we ask if that is still a safe bet in 2025.    Finally, Mat caught up with Ian Mills, managing director of Exceed, about his firm's recent acquisition by Kent. The first segment of this programme may pique Ian's interests as he looks to explore the opportunities presented by the fast-growing offshore decommissioning market following his firm's takeover. 

What does the energy industry want? And what does it need? E-FWD members at the recent Offshore Europe show took time out from conferencing to share some thoughts in the studio.   The government's plans rest on the energy industry doing its part, to deliver Clean Power 2030 in the first instance, and in the longer term net zero. But there's a lack of clarity on too many fronts - and workers are on the front lines.   To hear more about how the industry sees the future, listen to this special E-FWD episode of Energy Voice Out Loud. Head to our YouTube channel to watch all of the interviews in full.  https://www.youtube.com/@E-FWD_EnergyTransition

This week, we unpack rumours for Offshore Europe, discuss Ineos' global outlook, and recount the reform party conference. Joining the discussion is Energy Voice's Ryan Duff, Erikka Askeland and Floyd March. First up, Ryan discusses rumours that TotalEnergies may be looking to sell its UK assets to the newly formed Neo Next. It is no secret that the French supermajor has its gripes with the UK market and the North Sea's latest merger is hungry for expansion. Next, Erikka takes a closer look at Ineos Energy's claim that the UK is “one of the most unstable fiscal regimes in the world”. This came after the firm's chairman Brian Gilvary said that he would be rerouting UK investment to the US following a $3 billion in an American deal. Finally, Floyd was our man on the ground at the Reform Party conference, and he has heard some conspiracy theories. Can electric cars be controlled by the government? Is CO2 really not a pollutant? And can Floyd sleep after hearing Andrea Jenkyns sing? Find out the latest in the final part of this week's show.

Join the Energy Voice team for an action packed episode on the Offshore Europe floor. Former British diplomat Gregg Quinn sits down with Ryan Duff to discuss the ramifications of Kemi Badenoch's pro-oil stance as we contrast the policy approaches of Labour and the Tories at a politically motivated Offshore Europe. Michael Behr discusses with Concordia Energy CEO Sayma Cox whether oil and gas is back, and picks up a few hints on which regions her new company is eyeing for acquisitions. We hear from Dr Jani Shibuya, the chief executive of startup and University of Aberdeen spinout Hychor, on the potential benefits of making green hydrogen from seawater. And Decom Mission chief executive Sam Long discusses how the wider North Sea policy environment is affecting the decommissioning sector, and whether growing interest in repurposing offshore infrastructure is hype or a real opportunity.

The supply chain will serve as the backbone of the energy transition. How many times have you heard that? Well, it's true! Rystad Energy's, Audun Martinsen spoke to Energy Voice while on the show floor of Offshore Europe about the constraints hitting suppliers in the UK and Norway. Obviously, we can't just highlight the issues, so we discuss how constraints can be alleviated and how likely it is that the supply chain can thrive. Listen to the full conversation on Energy Voice Out Loud.

Have you ever heard of a journalist being interviewed on their own podcast? Anything is possible at Offshore Europe. Alastair Mackay turns the tables on our reporter Ryan Duff and asks him what he's thinking about the show before the duo discuss offshore workforce issues and opportunities. To hear what Alastair has to say about the future of his business and what Ryan thinks about the conference, listen to their conversation on Energy Voice Out Loud.

Tune into this special episode of Energy Voice Out Loud with Expro that dives into well decommissioning at SPE Offshore Europe event in Aberdeen.  Energy Voice reporter Mathew Perry speaks to Donald Horsfall, Expro's group market development and integration director, on what the future looks like for well decommissioning and the risks and opportunities facing the North Sea sector.  

Tune into this special episode of Energy Voice Out Loud with STATS Group that covers the firm's growing international success at SPE Offshore Europe event in Aberdeen. Energy Voice reporter Mathew Perry speaks to Steven Byers, STATS Group chief operating officer, on making the shift from a UK-focused company to generating 87% of its revenue internationally, and the role STATS isolation technology is playing in the energy transition.

Decarbonization, digitalization, and shifting markets are all topics of conversation for NZTC at Offshore Europe 2025. NZTC chief operating officer, Rebecca Allison, discusses how her organisation is shaping the energy transition. Also, if you're on the Offshore Europe show floor this week, swing in past the NZTC stand for a snazzy pair of socks.  

Energy Voice news editor Erikka Askeland catches up with Marcus Kenny, head of end hirer at Brookson Legal, from the show floor of SPE Offshore Europe 2025. Tune into hear Marcus discuss why employers need to tackle IR35 determinations before HMRC does.

In this special episode of Energy Voice Out Loud, brought to you in partnership with Reservoir Group, host Mathew Perry sits down with Reagan Wilkins, Product Development Manager at Sage Rider Inc, to explore a technology that's set to shake up the world of artificial lift. Electric gas lift has been around in concept for over a decade, but Reservoir Group's innovations are making it more efficient, smarter, and far more controllable than traditional systems. From onshore wells in West Texas to the potential for offshore deployment in the North Sea, Reagan and Mathew discuss how digital controls, valve modulation, and the digital oilfield are opening new opportunities for operators, engineers, and production teams. They dig into the economic and operational challenges that this technology addresses, why it matters for hydrocarbon recovery, and how automation is creating opportunities rather than replacing jobs. Listeners will also hear about the lessons learned from real-world deployments and what the future could hold for the offshore oil and gas sector. If you're curious about cutting-edge well technology and the future of digital oilfield operations, this is one episode you won't want to miss. Tune in to Energy Voice Out Loud each week for the first word in UK energy.

Energy Voice's Ryan Duff, Erikka Askeland, and Mat Perry discuss the number one question GB Energy boss, Dan McGrail, has been asked since taking over the state-backed body. Erikka tells us about the speech Dan delivered while at the Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards in Aberdeen, in which he said the most popular question he's asked is "What is GB Energy?" There were some interesting insights given by Dan as our trio of journalists discussed the implications of a state-owned "activist investor". Next up, Energy Voice editor Mark Selby spoke with renowned energy analyst Michael Liebreich in a pre-recorded interview. While trying not to come across as a "Debbie Downer" on net zero, Liebreich said the UK needs to stop "chasing the Quixotic dream of Clean Power 2030" and embrace a more pragmatic approach. Finally, this episode wraps up on the University of Aberdeen's latest review, conducted by John Underhill. It is suggested by John that "bespoke" permits should be handed out to oil and gas developments located near existing infrastructure. This raises some interesting questions at a time when the UK offshore regulator, the North Sea Transition Authority, is unable to hand out any licences while operators await the results of government consultation.

Tune into this special episode of Energy Voice Out Loud with DNV that lifts the lid on what the risk management specialist will be unveiling at this year's SPE Offshore Europe event in Aberdeen. Energy Voice news editor Erikka Askeland speaks to Hari Vamadevan, DNV's regional director, UK & Ireland, energy systems on the complex facets of what a whole systems approach to the energy transition looks like, including the four numbers every business and political needs to know.

Are you excited for SPE Offshore Europe 2025 in Aberdeen yet? Find out why 2025 is the most important Offshore Europe in its history, at a critical time for the UK energy sector. Tune into this special edition of EVOL where David Ince, SPE Offshore Europe exhibition director and Gareth Rapley, RX portfolio director, who leads the global events company's portfolio of energy and marine events. Both speak to news editor Erikka Askeland to lift the lid on what delegates and exhibitors can expect at this year's show. Ryan Duff also speaks with David Whitehouse the chief executive of trade body Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) and chair of the event's executive committee on what matters to the people that make the event shine.

Aberdeen features lead Ryan Duff is joined by renewables reporter Michael Behr and north west correspondent Floyd March as they discuss the week's headlines. Up first, Michael has been keeping tabs on TotalEnergies and the Gryphon FPSO. Decommissioning is set to go ahead for the ageing North Sea asse,t and Nobel is not happy about it. The Energy Voice trio discuss whether this sets a dangerous precedent for smaller firms with tie backs to larger production hubs. Next up, Floyd makes his Energy Voice Out Loud debut as he looks into solar in Humber and how one local councillor has raised concerns of farmland being bought over by foreign firms for renewable energy developments. Is this the old 'not in my back yard' argument or is there something to this argument? Finally, Ryan talks us through Centrica's acquisition of the Isle of Grain LNG terminal and the trio examines the firm's argument that its latest UK investment will strengthen energy security. This comes hot off the heels of threats to close the Rough gas storage site and weeks after some disappointing financial results for the business.

This week's episode of Energy Voice Out Loud (EVOL) takes on the breaking news that the next renewables auction round has started. Energy Voice staffers Erikka Askeland, Micheal Behr and Mathew Perry discuss runners and riders and who might be winners! News editor Erikka speaks with Gitte Gard Talmo, the CEO of North Star. The historic Aberdeen shipping firm will be adding two brand new vessels to its fleet following its biggest ever deal with offshore wind giant RWE. Finally, Mat explains what it means now that the UK government has shortlisted a direct air capture (DAC) project led by Swiss specialist Climeworks as part of the HyNet CCS scheme in North West England. Will it one day be possible to suck greenhouse gasses out of the air? Tune in and find out;.

Tune in to this week's episode of Energy Voice Out Loud hosted by news editor Erikka Askeland, reporter Mathew Perry and London correspondent Jessica Mills-Davies. Mat and Erikka discuss the surprise announcement that Roy MacGregor's Global Energy Group sold the Port of Nigg on the Cromarty Firth to long term shareholder, Japan's Mitsui. What next for the Highland League football club-owning tycoon? Jessica updates listeners on her investigations into the first-of-its-kind hydrogen home heating trial taking place in Fife – or is it? Then Mat is back again to report on the North Sea Transition Authority's (NSTA) pledge to name and shame North Sea operators. At last, the regulator is showing some tooth in dealing with delayed decommissioners and methane emitters.