THREE60 ENERGY expands to Teesside, GB Energy’s long-term job plan unravels, Starmer faces MP backlash over Rosebank

This week, Aberdeen’s THREE60 ENERGY announced its expansion to Teesside, while GB Energy’s pledge to create 1,000 jobs was revealed to be a two-decade affair. Meanwhile, Labour leader Keir Starmer faced growing backlash from MPs over his support for the Rosebank project.

In industry discussions, calls to end the windfall tax gained momentum amid fears of a Trump-led trade war, while First Tech Group chairman Martin Suttie compared the floating offshore wind challenge to "putting the Eiffel Tower in the North Sea with a sail".

Coming up next... Don’t miss the masterclass for energy leaders on 14 February, led by Jennifer Maclennan, group managing director at Fifth Ring.

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Aberdeen’s THREE60 ENERGY expands to Teesside

“We are thrilled to establish our presence in Teesside and will harness the trusted local knowledge and expertise of a highly regarded industry veteran to further engage, develop, and expand our office, customer base and local talent pool,” said Alasdair Smith , Three60 managing director of EPCC.

Read more about the firm's "strategic expansion".

GB Energy 1,000 jobs pledge to take two decades

GB Energy chairman Juergen Maier admitted that to deliver the volume of jobs promised by the Labour government, GB Energy will need 20 years which critics have called “disgraceful”.

Get the latest reactions from industry leaders here.

?? PODCAST: Rosebank and Jackdaw uncertainty, Serica's shopping, and ‘modest’ Morecambe

In the latest EVOL episode, Mat breaks down why all sides are claiming victory after Scotland’s Court of Session overturned approvals for the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil fields, leaving Ed Miliband to define new emissions rules for UK operators. Meanwhile, Ryan speaks with Serica CEO Chris Cox, who remains optimistic about UK mergers and acquisitions after ruling out Norway due to high costs. Finally, Erikka explores how Spirit Energy, celebrating 40 years at its Morecambe hub, is facing challenges with its CCS ambitions as it seeks "modest, pragmatic" government support.

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Starmer faces rising MP backlash over support for Rosebank

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced mounting pressure from MPs over plans to potentially support the controversial North Sea Rosebank oil development.

Find out more here.

Calls to stop windfall tax in wake of Trump trade war

The Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) called for the UK to end the windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas, but environmental group Uplift criticises industry "profiteering".

Get the latest comments from AGCC and Uplift here.

Aberdeen wins on even a fraction of the floating offshore wind prize

The floating offshore wind challenge is "like putting the Eiffel Tower in the North Sea with a sail," said Martin Suttie , chairman of First Tech Group .

Learn more about the potential of North Sea offshore wind here.

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