‘Massive’ amount of work needed to improve ports ahead of offshore wind boom, says expert
There is less than a month to go until the results of the hotly contested ScotWind leasing round are expected.
Just transition
Scottish Parliament: Oil transition must not ‘throw thousands of north-east jobs under the bus’
The transition away from oil and gas “must not throw thousands of north-east jobs under the bus”, a Scottish Parliament debate has heard.
Mantashe defends Shell’s seismic plans amid protests
South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe has spoken in defence of Shell’s ongoing seismic plans as local protests continue.
Scotland in top position to benefit from shift towards net-zero economy
Scotland is seeing the highest demand for “green jobs” than any other part of the UK according to new findings from PwC.
Brian Wilson: Time to get past ‘gesture politics’ in the North Sea
“If we were to say from one day to the other that we close down production… I believe that would put a stop to an industrial transition that is needed to succeed in the momentum towards net zero. So we are about to develop and transit, not close down”.
Floating wind partnership unveils plans for ‘largest industrial innovation’ in Scotland since dawn of oil
A floating offshore wind partnership has unveiled an ambitious 10 point plan, designed to deliver a green industrial revolution in Scotland.
Demand for oil and gas workers to transition forecast to be ‘significant’ in coming years
An employment expert has reassured oil and gas workers that there will be “significant” opportunities for them to transition into renewables.
Collaboration key to a fair energy transition, says Shell North Sea boss
Shell’s new North Sea boss has underlined the importance of collaboration within the energy sector to delivering a fair transition.
Future North Sea oil investment risked by SNP-Green deal, warn industry figures
A power-sharing deal between the SNP and the Scottish Greens could thwart further investment in North Sea oil and gas, industry figures have warned.
Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior heads back to Aberdeen for ‘Just Transition’ event
The Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior ship will be back in Aberdeen on Saturday to host a panel discussion on the need for a “just transition” for oil workers.
Union boss hits out at 10 Point Plan for being ’10 times too unambitious’
A union chief has slammed the UK Government’s flagship green recovery blueprint, describing it as “10 times too unambitious”.
Greenpeace brings 42ft wind turbine blade to Duthie Park as part of the Just Transition Tour
Campaigners brought a 42ft wind turbine blade to Aberdeen as part of the Greenpeace Just Transition Tour.
MSP launches oil and gas survey seeking views on Just Transition
Oil and gas workers are being given the opportunity to have their say on what more can be done to break down barriers for transitioning to roles in the renewables sector.
Updated: Majority of offshore workers to be delivering low carbon energy by 2030, report finds
More than half of offshore workers could be involved in low carbon energy activities by the end of the decade, according to new research.
BP boss says support for leavers a sign of commitment to just transition
The boss at BP says the support provided to people leaving the company during its restructuring could be taken as a sign of its commitment to a just transition.
RenewableUK calls for clean energy tech targets and creation of Just Transition Strategy
A leading trade body is calling on governments across the UK to commit to specific renewables deployment targets ahead of a landmark climate conference later this year.
Offshore wind offers ‘real opportunity’ for oil workers
Offshore wind presents a “real opportunity” for North Sea oil and gas workers over the coming decades.
TUC hits out at UK Gov after ONS figures show drop in green jobs
The UK Government is being accused of “not delivering” on pledges to create a new generation of green jobs.
Scottish budget sets out measures to help workers transition into green jobs
The Scottish Government is taking further steps to try and ensure workers have the skills needed to adjust and benefit from the energy transition.
Oil and gas industry warned it needs to become ‘wholly different’ as CCC releases landmark net zero report
North Sea oil and gas firms are being warned they will need to become “wholly different” if they want to retain their position in the structure of the UK’s economy.
‘No political will’ for a just transition away from hydrocarbons, says union boss
Governments in Holyrood and Westminster have been accused of having “no political will” to support a just transition away from fossil fuels to clean energy.
Oil and Gas UK brands climate group report ‘misleading’
Oil and Gas UK has rebuked claims in a new report from a coalition of climate action groups as being “misleading”.
More than 80% of UK oil workers consider leaving the industry, finds climate group report
More than 80% of UK oil and gas workers are considering leaving the industry, according to a new report from climate action groups.
Unions and environmental groups call for end to ‘unjust transition’
Trade unions and environmental groups are calling for political party manifestos to include commitments to deliver on green jobs promises.
Opportunity for oil workers: share your views on greener jobs and organise for a better future
A new survey has been launched by Platform and Friends of the Earth Scotland to hear from workers in the oil and gas industry and supply chain about how COVID-19 and the oil price crash have impacted their working life. Hundreds of workers have already responded, detailing their experience in the industry, their fears around job security and what type of future they want.