Port looks to land energy jobs boost
Port of Cromarty Firth (PCF) aims to be at the heart of a jobs bonanza after signing a “letter of intent” to bring new renewable energy work to the north.
Scotland
SSE to launch public consultation on plans for new multi-billion pound wind farm off Scottish coast
SSE Renewables will launch a consultation next week on proposals for a new “multi-billion pound” offshore wind farm off the coast of Scotland.
Red Rock Power forms 50:50 joint venture for Inchcape Offshore Limited
Renewable energy operator Red Rock Power has formed a 50:50 joint venture with Irish energy group ESB for Inchcape Offshore Limited and its major offshore wind development.
Scots firms encouraged to partner with French counterparts for offshore wind projects
Scottish energy service firms are being encouraged to partner up with their counterparts in France in order to make inroads into its emerging offshore wind market.
BP winds down one of the oldest companies in Scotland
Oil giant BP has appointed liquidators for one of the oldest companies in Scotland after nearly 135 years in operation.
Supply chain firm Renewable Parts breaks ground on new centre
Wind turbine renovation specialist Renewable Parts has officially broken ground on its new centre on the west coast of Scotland.
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.
GMB Scotland launch ‘Action for Arnish’ campaign after BiFab misses out on Seagreen work
Unions, local business and industry representatives have joined forces to challenge what they call a “renewables scandal too far”, after supply chain firm BiFab failed to secure any contracts for a major offshore wind project.
Moray East reaches key development milestones
Moray East, what will be Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm, has reached two key milestones.
NECCUS in funding bid to help deliver net zero roadmap for Scotland
A Scottish energy transition group has applied for funding in an effort to push on with plans to decarbonise swathes of industry north of the border.
Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce to shine light on business opportunities between Scotland and Guyana
North-east business leaders will explore the "wealth of new business opportunities" available in Guyana during an industry event next month.
Scotland’s North Sea revenues take a hit as fiscal deficit increases to £15.1bn
Scotland’s share of North Sea oil and gas tax receipts fell by around half in the last year to £724 million, according to new tax and spending figures.
Nuclear Decom Authority in talks over protecting northern Scotland air routes
Talks over the future of air routes from Wick are now taking place between the Scottish and UK Governments.
Crown Estate Scotland launches £750,000 fund to drive green recovery in coastal communities
A new fund designed to support local regeneration and drive green recovery around Scotland’s coast post Covid-19 has been launched.
Mossmorran faces eight-month delay to ExxonMobil’s £140m noise reduction improvements
Mossmorran is facing an eight-month delay to noise reduction improvements as ExxonMobil seeks to hold off on the £140million programme.
Report: Scotland holds ‘most attractive sites’ for floating wind as big growth forecast by 2040
A new report has claimed Scotland’s coastlines hold the “most attractive sites” for UK floating wind as the technology is set to explode over the next 20 years.
Pandemic recovery can ‘catapult’ Scotland towards net zero, climate group urges
Policies to reduce carbon emissions have been proposed as Scotland's economy moves out of lockdown.
Reality check as Scotland’s offshore wind round generates fresh hopes
Crown Estate Scotland’s (CES's) announcement of an offshore wind leasing round has caused great excitement around the Scottish coast, reflected in comments from communities standing to benefit.
It’s time to utilise Scotland’s offshore wind potential – AREG
For more than a century, coal has played a primary role in the UK’s energy mix.
Trade union accuses Scottish Government of ‘surrendering’ fight for offshore wind jobs
A Scottish trade union boss has accused Holyrood of “surrendering” in its fight to win local renewables jobs from big North Sea offshore wind projects.
Exclusive: Construction kicks-off at Fraserburgh Harbour to support Moray Firth wind farm
Construction has begun on a new facility at Fraserburgh Harbour that will service a giant offshore wind farm.
‘If there is to be a new jobs taskforce then at least make sure that it is joined-up’
Not many days ago, a Scottish MSP said the Holyrood government ought to revive an initiative originally set up in 2015 to protect and sustain oil and gas jobs at a time of crisis.
Slim pickings for UK oil and gas drilling
Westwood Global Energy reports that as of May 27 there were no exploration and appraisal wells active in the UK. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic and oil price crash, there have been a large number of E&A wells deferred to 2021.
Scotland ‘fleshing out’ support actions for oil sector following crisis talks
Scotland’s energy minister said work to “flesh out actions” to protect jobs and accelerate the transition to low carbon fuels is underway, following the first of several industry crisis talks.
