The oil and gas industry has welcomed the new UK government as it looks ahead to a โtransformationalโ sector deal and braces for tax changes for thousands of contractors.
There can be few people in the UK who will not welcome some respite from hearing the phrase โstrong and stableโ but for those of us working in energy, a strong and stable energy policy is just what is required.
I believe it is only a matter of days and weeks at most before PM Theresa May has her day in the forum. The knives are out for the Tory leader, make no mistake.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has conceded her plans for a second vote on independence were โundoubtedlyโ a factor as the SNP lost 21 seats at Westminster.
The head of industry body Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has called for an early meeting with Britainโs next government to make the case for supporting the sector.
A top lawyer has said Scottish business will view the general election result positively as IndyRef2 and โhard Brexitโ could be โoff the tableโ for now.
An oil industry veteran has said the general election result was likely to create "significant uncertainty" at a time when the North Sea needs stability.
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The next UK Government, of whatever colour, will face important challenges when it comes to energy. As the UK has traditionally been a net-importer of energy, there will be a fresh focus on how we will generate and consume energy, make it as secure as possible and ensure we use it efficiently as part of the UKโs industrial strategy.
Election defeat for Energy Secretary Ed Davey means there is to be yet another whirl of the revolving-door at the ministry looking after oil and gas affairs.
The Kingston and Surbiton MP was one of the casualties of a disastrous night for the Liberal Democrats, and his departure from office leaves a vacancy in a key role affecting the UK Governmentโs relations with the offshore sector.