In a special episode, energy policy whisperer Nick Butler takes some time to talk to E-FWD editor Ed Reed on the limits of UK energy thinking.

Nick thinks there's scope for politicians to work together for a greater good, with a plea for pragmatism. Ed takes a more pessimistic view, maintaining that the current division of responsibilities makes such a move impossible.

The UK government announced payments of £250 a year over a decade for those living within 500m of new pylons, but is this a bribe?

The decision came amid pushback from locals regarding the ramp up of transmission infrastructure, the need for this infrastructure and the benefits the energy transition will bring need to be weighed up.

We also discussed the NSTA's latest decommissioning report as Pauline Innes told us about a charter signed by 17 North Sea operators and the move to get Andy Burnham to rethink a ban on Ming Yang's Scottish manufacturing plans.

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The Peak Cluster received pushback as Liverpool Bay got consent.
This came as Serica made moves to acquire Pharos Energy, and Mocean made plans to power offshore data centres.
In this episode of Energy Voice Out Loud, Aberdeen features lead Ryan Duff is accompanied by news editor Erikka Askeland, North West correspondent Floyd March, renewables reporter Michael Behr, and news reporter Mat Perry, who is making his last appearance on the podcast.

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BP has announced plans to leave the UK as the port that was instrumental in delivering infrastructure for the early days of North Sea oil lays plans for floating wind and the Lindsey refinery's previous owners have been accused of fraud. In this all new video version of Energy Voice Out Loud, our reporters discuss who might buy BP's North Sea assets. Erikka is putting her money on someone unexpected. This is in addition to interviews with Ian Donald and Doug Duguid about the Squid moorings system which could be manufactured out of a new facility at Ardersier and discussion around how Glencore feels it was duped into an oil sale deal.For more energy news, analysis and insight, visit Energy Voice: ⁠⁠https://www.energyvoice.com/ ⁠⁠Listen to Energy Voice Out Loud:Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5oOm2X6UsU1eybnTCoBFJx ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/energy-voice-out-loud/id1508117133 ⁠⁠Follow Energy Voice:LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/company/energy-voice ⁠⁠X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/EnergyVoiceNews ⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/energyvoicenews/ ⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@EnergyVoiceNews ⁠⁠Energy Voice Out Loud brings you news, analysis and expert insight from across the energy sector, covering oil and gas, renewables, policy, investment, the energy transition and the people shaping the industry.

This week Andy Burnham formed his government, resulting in a change in chancellor and energy secretary.
In this episode of Energy Voice Out Loud, Aberdeen features lead Ryan Duff is joined by news editor Erikka Askeland, reporter Mat Perry, renewables reporter Michael Behr and North West correspondent Floyd March. With so much to discuss, there were no ad breaks in this week's episode as our five reporters offered their insight into the week's political shake-up.

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This week, the UK readied itself for a change at number 10 and Andy Burnham is set to take over as Labour leader. This prompted demands from industry regarding how he should approach the energy sector.

In this episode of Energy Voice Out Loud, Aberdeen features lead Ryan Duff is joined by renewables reporter Michael Behr and North West correspondent Floyd March.

Up first, the trio discuss the prospect of Burnham's Britian after Unite the Union tentatively backed him and two demands were made from industry. Early in the week, OEUK signed a letter with 13 other organisations demanding Westminster backing for domestic oil and gas production. Additionally, the Confederation of British Industry and Energy UK urged the incumbent PM to reduce energy bills for companies. But will Burnham make the desired changes, and can he without radically departing from the manifesto Labour was elected under?

Next, ScotWind is back in the headlines as it was revealed that only 30% of spending from 16 projects that secured leases in 2022 is going to firms in Scotland. Manufacturing proved to be where the domestic supply chain was slipping, although there are no shortage of firms that have made commitments to start building, if they get orders. So that begs the question, what is the missing link between developers who have the ambition to use domestic manufacturing and the firms looking to deliver it?

Finally, our journalists take a closer look at the track 1 and 2 winning projects after Floyd spent the day at an event regarding HyNet. The North West-based carbon capture storage site is looking to rely heavily on local engagement while the Northern Endurance Partnership is partnering with an upcoming power plant that will be its ket emitter partner. But what about track 2? Viking received £65.5 million from Westminster this week to support the project to final investment decision, but Acorn is still waiting for Storegga to find a buyer for its stake in the Scottish CCS project.

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This week, shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho lambasted a “scandal” within NESO after she claimed senior managers had ordered operators to hide how close the gird was to failing last month.

In this episode of Energy Voice Out Loud, Aberdeen features lead Ryan Duff is joined by renewables reporter Michael Behr and E-FWD editor Ed Reed

First up, Ed discusses the situation with NESO and the politicisation of the grid and the upgrades it needs to deliver on the UK's clean power ambitions. This came after Coutinho pointed to the frequency of the grid dropping below the normal operating limit of 49.80Hz on 23 June. NESO ultimately disputed claims, but there is proving to be a shortage of analysts and industry commentators willing to put their heads above the parapet on the matter. What is the current state of decommissioning in the North Sea and what is causing contracts to be awarded? Our trio of reporters discuss and ask you to provide you two cents.

Next, Micheal talks us through the rules for the next allocation round (AR). This week the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) announced the strike price ceilings for the various technologies that are able to take part in AR8. Deepwater wind was added to the same pot as floating and this has led to a debate as to whether this technology will be the hot new thing in UK waters. Also, the trio of reporters ask if the AR scheme is still fit for purpose and what should replace it if not.

Finally, Ryan asks if all that cash that is set to be spend on UK North Sea decommissioning is finally set to be delivered. This week, Apache handed out contracts for work on its Beryl platform and ACE Winches founder Alfie Cheyne opened a new firm with managing director Ross Anderson, Blue Ocean Decom.

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