All articles by Scarlett Evans

Scarlett Evans is a staff writer, covering energy and mining-related news.

Scarlett Evans

Q&A: A $20m boost for subsea digital tools advances offshore automation

We speak to Simon Miller, managing director of subsea surveyor Rovco, about the group’s AI tools and what a recent funding round means for its future.

The true cost of the energy crisis: where will Britain turn to?

As the dust begins to settle on the impacts of sanctions against Russia, we look at what the UK’s energy strategy is moving forward, and the emerging route to energy independence.

A post-invasion landscape: the geography of oil and gas after the Ukraine conflict

We look at how Russia’s ongoing incursion into Ukraine has changed the oil and gas landscape, and which nations are expected to pull ahead to meet demand.

Climate claims and greenwashing – the tightening net on supermajors’ climate commitments

A new report supports arguments that oil and gas majors’ actions do not match promises when it comes to decarbonisation. But what is being done about greenwashing?

Shell announces first gas from Trinidad and Tobago field

The move has been heralded as a “milestone” by the company, despite increased scrutiny on its operations in light of climate commitments.

OPEC+ meeting: modest monthly production amount added, IEA data scrapped

The news comes as no surprise to industry members, given OPEC’s consistent stance on remaining quiet on Russian sanctions and their effects.

Crude prices dip following reports of White House oil release

The news comes as nations are strategising on how to cap skyrocketing energy prices, though concern remains that efforts will not be sufficient.

World’s banks spent $742bn on fossil fuel expansion in 2021

The funding comes despite the increasingly fervent climate commitments pledged by financial institutions.

IOG North Sea field on track for 2022 first gas, after spate of delays

The field is part of operator IOG’s Saturn Banks project, itself hoped to provide the UK with increased domestic gas supply and energy security.

Aker BP to raise Skarv gas exports, as Norway boosts output

The Norwegian Government has ruled to increase Skarv gas production, as part of its efforts to meet European energy demands.