In this week's episode, news editor Erikka Askeland and E-FWD editor Ed Reed examine energy secretary Ed Miliband's push to delink UK electricity prices from volatile wholesale gas markets.

Then, Erikka sits down with DC Thomson's Katy Tallon to discuss sustainability in the energy sector, exploring how the industry is navigating the pressures of net zero commitments alongside the realities of day-to-day operations.

And reporter Mathew Perry reports on the takeover interest surrounding North Sea operator Deltic Energy and what it might signal about dealmaking appetite in the basin.

Job losses, electrification and jobs saved - it's never a dull moment for the crack Energy Voice Out Loud team.

Host and Aberdeen features lead, Ryan Duff, renewables correspondent Michal Behr and E-FWD editor Ed Reed put their heads together to chew over the week's big stories.

Electrification was once seen as the way forward for North Sea projects but companies are cooling on the concept. While it may reduce emissions, the bill for the work seems too high.

The oil and gas sector has been a political football for sometime and, with Scottish election season in full swing, this week was no different. Planned job losses from Spirit Energy were seized on as prime fodder by politicos, even though - for once - there seems to be little direct link to the government's energy policies.

And finally, in some good news for Aberdeen, Petrofac's asset solutions has been sold to CB&I. The new owner has had its fair share of corporate changes but can see the opportunity of engaging with the storied Aberdeen powerhouse.

Job losses, electrification and jobs saved - it's never a dull moment for the crack Energy Voice Out Loud team.

Host and Aberdeen features lead, Ryan Duff, renewables correspondent Michal Behr and E-FWD editor Ed Reed put their heads together to chew over the week's big stories.

Electrification was once seen as the way forward for North Sea projects but companies are cooling on the concept. While it may reduce emissions, the bill for the work seems too high.

The oil and gas sector has been a political football for sometime and, with Scottish election season in full swing, this week was no different. Planned job losses from Spirit Energy were seized on as prime fodder by politicos, even though - for once - there seems to be little direct link to the government's energy policies.

And finally, in some good news for Aberdeen, Petrofac's asset solutions has been sold to CB&I. The new owner has had its fair share of corporate changes but can see the opportunity of engaging with the storied Aberdeen powerhouse.

This week the market reacted to news of a ceasefire in the Middle East as the price of oil dropped over night, highlighting the difference between physical barrels and paper ones.

Host and Aberdeen features lead, Ryan Duff, north west correspondent Floyd March, and E-FWD editor Ed Reed discuss and the growing role of solar in the UK's energy mix while news reporter Mat Perry catches up with Black & Veatch.

Up first, Ed discusses the ceasefire and questions if it is what it first appeared to be, with no ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz. He highlights that even if shipping returns, the oil and gas market will have to come to terms with a new normality as it is highly unlikely that conditions will return to those experience before the war broke out earlier his year.

Next, Mat spoke with Rafael Frias, Black & Veatch managing director for EMEA, about the rapidly expanding UK battery storage sector, and what progress is being made on overcoming longstanding issues with the grid.

Finally, Floyd speaks about the government's approval of the massive Springwell solar farm. The 3,100 acre site is set to produce 800MW of electricity, but some locals have raised concern about the transformation of Lincolnshire's countryside. This news also came as over £80 million was invested in ITM Power's electrolyser facility in Yorkshire as the firm gears up to deliver on orders made by Hydrogen Allocation Round winners. This move stands to create 250 jobs in the region.