Scot Gov ‘regrets’ offshore wind supply chain lockout, Wheelhouse says
Scotland's Energy Minister said yesterday that his government "regrets" the lack of provision made for local firms within rules for offshore wind project auctions.
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Scottish Energy Minister hails ‘important step forward’ in wave energy sector
Scottish energy minister Paul Wheelhouse has described the call for collaboration to accelerate wave energy in the country an "important step forward" for the sector.
£4m up for grabs for Scottish decommissioning projects
Funding worth £4 million is up for grabs in a fresh attempt to boost Scotland’s share of North Sea decommissioning work.
Carbon capture not a ‘wish’, it must be delivered, energy minister says
Scotland’s energy minister has said carbon capture and storage (CCS) is not a “wishlist” item and that government and industry must deliver the technology.
Ministers extend Ineos’s fracking licence in Scotland despite supposed ‘ban’
The fracking licence held by petrochemical giant Ineos has been extended for another year by Scottish ministers.
Police to make arrests in effort to end North Sea standoff
Police Scotland is seeking to make further arrests as it attempts to bring an end to a bitter North Sea standoff between oil giant BP and the climate activist group Greenpeace.
Aberdeen Uni shows off carbon capture credentials
Aberdeen University showcased its pioneering work in carbon capture technology when it hosted a delegation of US Senators earlier this week.
Increased attendance at All-Energy Conference 2019
All-Energy 2019 saw a 12% attendance increase on the previous year, attracting an overall turnout of 7,871.
‘We have concerns’ about certain offshore wind projects, Wheelhouse says
Scottish Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse said he had "concerns" about the lack of local jobs provided by certain offshore wind projects.
Scottish renewables firms exporting to more than 70 countries
More than 70 countries across the world are benefiting from Scotland's knowledge of renewable energy, a survey suggests.
Construction completed at Scotland’s largest offshore windfarm
Work has been completed at the largest offshore windfarm in Scotland.
Calls for offshore helicopter inquiry raised at Scottish Trades Union Congress
Workforce concerns around the need for an offshore helicopter inquiry have been raised at the Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC) in Dundee.
Scottish supply chain success story ‘is possible’, wind industry insider claims
A Scottish offshore wind insider claimed last night a Westminster and Scottish Government-led supply chain summit simply "exposes the fact that British engineering is not the cheapest in the world".
Unite launches petition after Scottish Government rejects bid for helicopter inquiry
Offshore union Unite has launched a petition calling for support after the Scottish Government rejected calls for a public inquiry into helicopter safety.
‘Patience wearing thin’ with opportunistic wind developers, warns Wheelhouse
Scotland's energy minister said "patience was wearing thin" with wind developers who take Scottish Government support, only to hand construction contracts to foreign suppliers.
Renewable energy meets over 70% of Scotland’s needs
Renewable energy is now able to meet more than 70% of Scotland's energy requirement, according to new stats.
UK Government update on oil sector deal in ‘weeks, not months’
The oil industry will get an update on its bid for a money-spinning sector deal in “weeks, not months”, the UK’s energy minister said yesterday.
Carbon push won’t shut down North Sea overnight, pledges energy minister
The Scottish Government has pledged to continue to “champion” North Sea oil and gas, despite “difficulties” posed by a growing focus on climate change.
No-deal Brexit ‘hugely damaging’ for oil and gas, says energy minister
Scotland’s energy minister has said a no deal Brexit scenario would be “hugely damaging” to the North Sea oil and gas sector.
Scottish Government needs to ‘act now’ on energy transition, warns Green’s Harvie
The Scottish Government needs to "act now" on the energy transition if it wants to hit ambitious emissions reduction targets, according to the leader of the Scottish Greens.
Energy minister welcomes transition report, says oil sector still vital to Scotland
Scotland's energy minister said today that the oil and gas sector remains a "key component" of the country's energy system and economy.
Energy minister to open annual offshore decom conference
Scotland's energy minister will launch the annual Offshore Decommissioning Conference in St Andrews today.
Scottish Government pledges ‘significant support’ for Underwater Centre staff
"Significant support" will be given to staff affected after a world-leading Highland subsea training base went into administration yesterday, putting around 50 jobs at risk.
Experts to be hired in key markets to drive Scotland’s energy exports
The Scottish Government is to hire a series of experts to drive energy exports in five key markets such as the Middle East and the Gulf of Mexico.
Scotrenewables gains private investment from millionaire inventor
A multi-millionaire technology developer has been named as the new investor in tidal firm Scotrenewables.