Oil and gas

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Climate change

The oil and gas industry is failing its offshore workers. It’s time to give them a way out

The government's new wave of oil and gas licences keeps us tied to a declining industry. Offshore workers deserve better.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson March 31, 2021

Two activists in hi-vis jackets paste a large red and white poster onto a window on a city street. A cathedral is visible in the background.

Oil and gas

Activists demand an end to new oil and gas licenses – and a green jobs revolution

The government wants to be a global climate leader. So why is it still granting licenses to climate-wrecking oil and gas projects in the North Sea?

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson March 22, 2021

Climate change

New oil and gas licences could see emissions reach equivalent of 25 Cumbria coal mines

Campaigners urge Energy Minister to end new licensing and back a smooth transition to renewables

by Emily Black March 22, 2021

Climate change

Shell’s net zero plan: grotesque and delusional

Campaigners criticised Shell's failure to cut oil production and its over-reliance on tree-planting

by Emily Black February 11, 2021

Climate change

North Sea oil and gas firms emit a coal plant’s worth of emissions through flaring and venting

North Sea oil and gas firms’ flaring and venting released nearly 20m tonnes of CO2e from 2015-19.

by Emily Black February 1, 2021

Air pollution

2020: the year in pictures

12 iconic photos from a year of disruptions - and the struggle to protect our future

by Angela Glienicke December 18, 2020

People swimming in the sea with an oil platform in the distance

Climate change

Denmark stops new oil and gas, campaigners say UK must follow suit

Denmark will cancel all future licensing rounds for new oil and gas in the Danish part of the North Sea and end existing production by 2050.

by Emily Black December 4, 2020

Climate change

We asked offshore oil and gas workers about life in a declining industry – and their hopes for the future

Times are hard for offshore oil and gas workers, and many are looking for a way out of the industry. These skilled workers could build our renewable energy future. So why aren’t they getting the help they need?

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson October 28, 2020

Climate change

Four in five offshore oil and gas workers consider quitting the industry

Major survey of offshore oil and gas workers reveals that four in five would consider moving to work in another industry. Workers’ biggest concern for their future career path is…

by Stefano Gelmini September 29, 2020

Climate change

Offshore: oil and gas workers’ views on industry conditions and the energy transition

This report shares the testimonies of workers in the industry and their perspectives and priorities in the looming energy transition. The survey results show that morale is low amongst the workforce, who feel they are bearing the brunt of an industry in decline. But these workers are willing to retrain and move to new sectors. They want secure and well-paid work that makes use of their skills and experience.

September 28, 2020