Windfall windbags: Labour calls for tougher tax after BP profits May 3, 2023 Windfall tax-backing politicians were described as “completely out of ideas” after calling for the levy to be toughened up.
BP unveils further bumper profits as oil and gas price hikes continue to fuel energy giant’s earnings May 2, 2023 BP has unveiled its second-highest first-quarter profit in more than a decade, posting healthy earnings over its first three months of trading.
Analysis: BP, Shell will need to show investors plans for profit as oil prices slide April 28, 2023 With oil and gas prices lower, business acumen and strategy will begin to have more of an influence over the bottom line of energy giants.
BP staves off activist rebellion as embattled chairman keeps his seat April 27, 2023 BP has convinced shareholders to back its climate agenda, fighting off pressure from activist investors at its AGM today.
North Sea oil workers begin ‘biggest offshore stoppage in a generation’ April 24, 2023 North Sea oil workers have begun the “biggest offshore stoppage in a generation”, with 48-hour strikes on oil and gas rigs.
North Sea industry push for windfall tax price floor in bid to boost bank lending April 18, 2023 North Sea oil and gas producers are pushing the government to introduce a price floor in the windfall tax so that banks will offer better loans.
John Wood Group warms to Apollo’s £1.7bn takeover offer April 16, 2023 A US private equity group is on the verge of taking over oil and gas engineering giant John Wood Group, in a £1.7bn takeover.
North Sea energy giants told to ‘read the room’ on windfall tax demands April 12, 2023 Green groups have urged the government to maintain the toughened windfall tax amid pressure from the North Sea industry.
BP: Oil and gas giant takes 40 per cent stake in massive UK carbon capture and storage project April 11, 2023 BP has snapped up a hefty stake in a major upcoming carbon capture project from Harbour Energy, bringing more focus to decarbonisation.
Harbour Energy blames windfall tax as it slashes hundreds of UK jobs April 6, 2023 Harbour Energy is expected to cut 350 jobs in the UK, as it downgrades domestic operations following the windfall tax.