Geologically, North Field–South Pars is a single structure. Politically, it is divided by a maritime boundary
- Senior Lecturer in Energy Geoscience, Newcastle University
Unlike wind and solar which are weather-dependent sources of renewable energy, geothermal heat can produce energy steadily, day and night, all year round.
After decades of drilling, what’s left is smaller, risker – and not a guaranteed political win.
200 barrels of oil ‘reservoir fluid’ have spilled into a large natural harbour surrounded by nature reserves.
Why recent calls for the UK to resuscitate shale gas exploration are for the birds.
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