‘A proportionate response’ – politicians react to oil and gas windfall tax
Plans to enact a windfall tax on the profits of the oil and gas companies have drawn a mixed reaction from political figures.
Liam Kerr
Scottish Government responds to Aberdeen businesses, but ‘falls short’ of exploration commitment
Following criticism in parliament the Scottish Government has replied to a letter from Aberdeen businesses which warned against creating a “hostile investment environment” for oil and gas, but recipients say it does not guarantee new exploration.
Future of oil and gas to be debated in Scottish Parliament
MSPs will discuss the future of the oil and gas industry tomorrow during a debate in the Scottish Parliament.
Cambo: Patrick Harvie says only the ‘hard right’ now support new North Sea drilling
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie has said only the “hard right” now support new oil and gas extraction in the North Sea.
BP role in Aberdeen hydrogen hub sparks political row between Greens and Tories
The Greens and Tories have clashed over plans for energy giant BP to work with Aberdeen council to develop a hydrogen hub in the city.
‘Catastrophic blow’: Tory ministers under fire as north-east misses out on carbon capture cash again
The UK Government is under fire after dealing another “bitterly disappointing” blow to the north-east’s bid to host a pioneering clean energy scheme.
Scottish Government told to ‘get off the fence’ over Cambo oilfield
The Scottish Government has been urged to stop ‘sitting on the fence’ over the controversial Cambo oilfield near Shetland.
Oil workers ‘effectively banned from Norway’ due to Scotland Covid-app delay, MSP claims
The Scottish Government’s digital vaccine passport delay is jeopardising the livelihoods of oil and gas workers, a north-east MSP has said.
‘Too risky’ to ease quarantine rules for oil workers, says Scottish Government
The Scottish Government has decided not to let up quarantine rules for oil and gas workers returning from overseas, deciding that doing so would be “too risky”.
Scottish Government urged to set date for travel quarantine review for non-exempt oil workers
The Scottish Government is being urged to set a date for reviewing current restrictions for Scots returning from oil jobs overseas.
Updated: Confusion over relaxation of hotel quarantine rules for Scots working in oil abroad
Confusion reigned today over changes to Holyrood’s Covid-19 hotel quarantine rules for Scots returning from overseas oil jobs.
Holyrood to ‘consider’ quarantine exemption for Scots returning from overseas oil jobs
Nicola Sturgeon said today that the Scottish Government would “consider” excusing Scots from having to quarantine in hotels on their return from overseas oil jobs.