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25 November 2025
Energy transition survey, ET42 - What does the future hold for the industry?As we look ahead to the UK Government’s Autumn Budget, the Energy Transition 42 survey finds the industry despondent. Confidence in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) remains low - unchanged from the previous survey - and revenue and profit expectations have softened.
03 September 2025
Protecting the supply chain that fuels tomorrowFor 60 years, the UK’s oil and gas supply chain has been nothing short of world-class. Forged in the challenging North Sea environment, it has evolved into a powerhouse of engineering excellence, a safety-first culture, cutting-edge technology, and a workforce that is the envy of the world.
28 July 2025
Trump’s Scotland visit is an unexpected reminder we still need the North SeaSince the release of Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce’s 41st Energy Transition report in May, the same views have continued to reverberate across boardrooms, industry panels and strategic documents: the UK must accelerate progress on energy transition, investment and long-term policy clarity as soon as possible.
27 June 2025
Scotland’s climate legacy hinges on confidence and stabilityScotland has cut its greenhouse gas emissions by over 60% since 1990 — a remarkable milestone that signals real progress toward net zero. But this success also raises a pressing question: if it took 35 years to achieve the first 60%, how can we deliver the remaining 40% in just 20 years to meet ambitious Government targets?
Mark Stewart and David Wilson
28 May 2025
Charting a sustainable path for the UK’s energy futureAt Johnston Carmichael, we’re proud to support clients across the full breadth of the Energy sector and recognise the importance of helping our clients navigate any changes which may be on the horizon. That’s why we partnered with the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce to support their latest Energy Transition Survey. In this article, we reflect on some of the report’s key findings and what they mean for our clients and the sector as a whole.
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