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Energy Voice – Out Loud

Energy Voice – Out Loud

By: DC Thomson
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News, analysis, and expert insight from Energy Voice – leading the global energy conversation.DC Thomson Economics Politics & Government
Episodes
  • EVOL: Motivated seller, the European connection and a glass of green whisky
    Jun 5 2026

    BP wants to sell its North Sea assets, but does it really? The company is struggling to progress operations itself but the high price tag - a rumoured cool £2 billion - has posed challenges. There are ways round it, but it's going to depend on how motivated the supermajor is to find a buyer.

    Meanwhile, renewables reporter Michael Behr was at OEUK’s CCS and hydrogen summit, where he spoke with the group’s energy policy director Enrique Cornejo. He shares a status update on the state of Scottish CCS and hydrogen, and how Europe will prove vital the country’s ambitions for both these technologies.

    And finally, would whisky taste better if it was powered by hydrogen? That's certainly the direction plans are going in Cromarty, in light of a deal between ITM and Protium. Securing demand may well prove to be a more effective way to deliver supply, given the continued uncertainty over the much-delayed Hydrogen Strategy. Raise your glasses, please!

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    37 mins
  • Energy Voice Out Loud x Brookson Legal
    Jun 3 2026
    As part of Women in New Energy 2026, we have teamed up with title Brookson Legal for this special podcast exploring the lives and work of industry professionals. This special podcast features Energy Voice news editor Erikka Askeland speaking with Lauren Belfield, associate counsel and IR35 specialist. Lauren’s perspective on the evolving energy sector, the growing importance of contingent talent and specialist workforces, and how businesses can balance access to skills with the need for strong governance and compliance. She also shares insight into her own squiggly career as part of this year’s theme, Purpose in Practice. This focuses on women’s experience in the workplace and how organisations move from discussion into meaningful action as the industry continues to transform.
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    13 mins
  • EVOL: BP chairman ousted - The board strikes back
    May 29 2026

    This week, Albert Manifold was sacked by the BP board, although he has disputed the allegations of misconduct.

    Host and Aberdeen features lead, Ryan Duff, news reporter editor Mat Perry, and E-FWD editor Ed Reed discuss the weeks headlines.

    The new Star Wars movie may be out, but we're interested in the Revenge of the Chairman as the board struck back against Manifold's alleged bullying. What does this mean for the future of the UK supermajor's future? Whoever the firm appoints will be a key indicator of BP's direction of travel, especially amid speculation surrounding a move from the London Stock Exchange.

    Next up, news editor Erikka Askeland caught up with Panmure Liberum director and oil and gas research analyst Ashley Kelty about how the UK plans to tax overseas profits from energy firms.

    Erikka was at the Renewable Supply Chain Conference in Aberdeen where she spoke with Port of Inverness boss Sinclair Browne about the future of pumped storage hydro and how the highlands can repurpose the Caledonian Canal. She then had a conversation with David Wilson of Johnston Carmichael about how policy drivers are impacting the "change over time" nature of the energy transition.

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    39 mins
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