{"id":15411,"date":"2023-06-15T08:00:40","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T07:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westwoodenergy.com\/?p=15411"},"modified":"2025-04-25T16:41:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T15:41:27","slug":"energy-transition-insights-energy-transition-themes-in-the-uk-and-norway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westwoodenergy.com\/news\/energy-transition-insights\/energy-transition-insights-energy-transition-themes-in-the-uk-and-norway","title":{"rendered":"Energy Transition Insights &#8211; Energy Transition themes in the UK and Norway"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Welcome to the latest Energy Transition Insight, tracking opportunities in the evolving energy sector.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our Atlas and New Energies teams recently hosted a <\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westwoodenergy.com\/news\/video-podcasts\/westwood-webinars-uk-and-norway-the-role-of-exploration-in-the-energy-transition\">webinar<\/a><\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> titled <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018UK and Norway \u2013 The role of exploration in the Energy Transition\u2019<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which kicked off with a review of exploration activity and performance in the UK and Norway over the last decade, then provided an outlook for exploration in 2023, and lastly discussed Energy Transition in the North Sea including the UK\u2019s first carbon storage licensing round.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The progress in the Transition is our focus for this issue. As we approach the halfway mark for the year, this insight provides a summary of those themes in the UK and Norway.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Energy Transition themes in the UK and Norway<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In recent years, the energy trilemma in the UK and Norway \u2013 that is <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">security,<\/span><\/i> <i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">affordability<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sustainability<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 has seen significant movement in the latter. Governments set Net Zero targets in law and discussions focused both on phasing out fossil fuels, while also decarbonising the existing oil and gas (O&amp;G) industry. However, an energy crisis accelerated by the war in Ukraine followed by a potential financial crisis, has increased attention on both<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> security <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">affordability<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As we approach the halfway mark in 2023, it is worth reflecting on how much has changed, and whether the pace of the Transition has slowed or sped up. Westwood has released several insights, reports and white papers, which highlight that despite some rebalancing in all aspects of the energy trilemma, the Transition is continuing at pace. The question now is whether enough is being done, and if the right balance is being struck across all elements of the trilemma.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The below summarises a selection of those key themes with links to previous material in case you missed it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emissions performance in oil and gas<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Greenhouse gas emissions from offshore O&amp;G production facilities have reduced in recent years.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The UK has achieved a reduction in absolute emissions from offshore O&amp;G assets from 13 million tonnes of CO<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in 2018 to 10 million tonnes of CO<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in 2021. While some assets have improved the emissions performance as companies focused their attention on operational advancements and efficiencies, <\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westwoodenergy.com\/news\/infographics\/westwood-insight-ukcs-on-track-to-meet-emissions-targets-but-increasing-pressure-to-address-intensity\">Westwood analysis<\/a><\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> concluded the reduction is due, in part, to reduced offshore production and hub closures. The challenge is whether the country can maintain its downward trend while balancing the demand for increased production. To continue decarbonising the offshore industry, UK hubs will need to focus on higher capex solutions, such as electrification.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Norway has a long history of offshore electrification of O&amp;G production and in recent years the increasing number of electrified platforms has maintained the country\u2019s downward trend in absolute emissions. In 2022, there were 6 hubs which were partially or fully electrified, with some of these facilities producing at less than 1 kgCO\u2082\/boe. With firm plans for further electrification, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westwoodenergy.com\/news\/infographics\/westwood-insight-norway-leads-the-way-with-emissions-intensity-and-electrification-projects\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Westwood forecasts<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that Norway\u2019s performance will continue its downward trend in absolute emissions in future years.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Electrification from offshore wind<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Hywind Tampen offshore wind farm in Norway, which is directly connected to the Snorre and Gullfaks hubs, recently started <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">to partially power O&amp;G field installations at Snorre following first power to the Gullfaks A platform in November 2022\u202fand is due to come fully online shortly. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With power from shore proving to be both a challenging and expensive solution in the UK, the country has looked to accelerate the integration of offshore wind with O&amp;G through the introduction of the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westwoodenergy.com\/news\/westwood-insight-intog-right-idea-wrong-process\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Innovation and Targeted Oil &amp; Gas (INTOG)<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> round. Introduced in 2022, the goal of INTOG is unique, aiming to encourage further innovation in the offshore wind sector and create an opportunity for offshore wind to decarbonise O&amp;G assets. The TOG part, for projects connected to O&amp;G platforms, follow a \u2018Proportionality Principle\u2019 where developers can bid for no more than five times the demand it intends to satisfy to O&amp;G operators for a minimum of five years of demand. The water depths and distances from shore lend themselves best to floating wind.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The INTOG results were announced in March of this year, and of the 5.4 GW of total capacity awarded as part of INTOG, TOG accounted for 4.9 GW split across eight projects. While the process has the potential to support emissions reduction from O&amp;G assets in the UK, only a few platforms will benefit. Assuming a windfarm is operational in 2027 and considering the minimum requirement of five years of demand, hubs set to cease production in that time are unlikely to benefit from INTOG and will need to consider alternative decarbonisation solutions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Floating offshore wind is not the solution being selected by all and presents both economic and technical challenges. The Trollvind project in Norway, a ~1 GW floating offshore wind farm looking to electrify the Troll and Oseberg facilities through an onshore connection point, was recently placed on hold indefinitely. The project developer, Equinor, stated that due to rising costs, the project can no longer be developed without financial support, making it commercially unviable. Equinor also stated that the preferred technology for the wind farm is not available due to changes in the technical solutions, making the concept less viable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CCS in UK and Norway ramping up<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Europe boasts an estimated 500 GT of theoretical capacity for CO\u2082 storage, with a significant portion of this offshore UK and Norway, in both saline aquifers and depleted hydrocarbon fields. Both countries have significantly increased carbon capture and storage (CCS) activities in recent years with a sharp rise in the award of carbon storage licences. Norway continues to offer acreage out of round while the UK recently announced preliminary results of the UK\u2019s first carbon storage licensing round with the offer of awards for 20 carbon storage licences to 12 companies. The new sites offer significant storage opportunity, storing up to 10% of the UK\u2019s annual emissions. Interest in the Round was high and traditional E&amp;P companies were joined by new entrants to the market. Based on company announcements and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Westwood analysis<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, it is likely that the large E&amp;P companies will be the most successful in the Round, with smaller companies gaining access through partnerships. Westwood recently completed a <\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westwoodenergy.com\/news\/westwood-insight\/westwood-insight-the-uks-1st-carbon-storage-licence-round\">Full Analytical Report<\/a><\/span> <\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on the Round, which is available to download.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other significant developments driving the CCS industry in 2023 so far, as touched on in our <\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westwoodenergy.com\/news\/all_articles\/a-landmark-year-for-ccus-in-northwest-europe\">previous article<\/a><\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>,<\/strong> include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Changes in Ownership<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: This year we have seen numerous changes of ownership in projects, as companies streamline their ET interests. BP recently joined Harbour Energy on the Viking CCS project, Shell and National Grid exited the Northern Endurance Partnership, while Equinor and V\u00e5r Energi left the Barents Blue ammonia and associated carbon storage project.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Government Investment<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: In the UK, the government pledged to invest \u00a320 billion over 20 years to scale-up CCS projects. As part of the Track-1 cluster sequencing process, the first tranche of carbon capture projects was shortlisted from 20 down to eight and there were further announcements on the long-awaited Track-2. An Expression of Interest (EoI) period opened for a month, with Viking CCS and Acorn the likely front runners to be selected, although Morecambe Net Zero Cluster and Solent Cluster both confirmed they submitted an EoI.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">European Countries Strengthen Ties<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Norway continues to strengthen ET ties with Europe and break down barriers to CO\u2082 transport. In April, the EU and Norway established its Green Alliance, to strengthen their joint climate commitments and cooperation on the clean ET. Belgium and Norway also recently started formal negotiations for cross-border transport and storage of CO\u2082.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;15415&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; animation_easing=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Different approaches to hydrogen<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Attention on hydrogen has increased in Europe due to concerns around energy security. Both the UK and Germany doubled their hydrogen targets from 5 GW to 10 GW and the Netherlands wants to double their current target to 8 GW. The UK and Norway are pursuing both blue and green hydrogen, although the drivers for each is quite different.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With an electricity grid that is almost entirely renewable and over 50% of the national emissions coming from offshore O&amp;G, Norway\u2019s approach to hydrogen has moved beyond national decarbonisation. Their hydrogen strategy is very much focused on exports, be that either as hydrogen, or via heavier energy density carriers such as ammonia, to support European needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the UK, with large industrial heartlands and several heavy industries that will require fuel switching to hydrogen to decarbonise, the focus on hydrogen production is very much for internal use in the short-term then export to Europe in the longer-term. Blue hydrogen projects are forming the backbone of early carbon storage projects while green hydrogen projects are developing in more geographically dispersed areas supporting local consumers. Westwood\u2019s <\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westwoodenergy.com\/reports\/white-papers\/white-paper-hydrogen-scale-up-whats-priming-the-uk-for-success\">White Paper<\/a><\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> explores the key factors priming hydrogen for success in the UK market.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It has already been a busy year in Northwest Europe\u2019s Energy Transition. Major project and policy announcements will continue to shape the landscape and Westwood is excited to see what the next six months bring.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stuart Leitch,<\/span><\/b> <i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New Energies Research Manager<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"mailto:sleitch@westwoodenergy.com\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">sleitch@westwoodenergy.com<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; 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