Moray East reaches key development milestones
Moray East, what will be Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm, has reached two key milestones.
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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.
Share of renewable energy production hits record high in Scotland
School closures announced in Scotland and Wales
Schools in Scotland and Wales will close in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, amid speculation that similar measures could be announced in England.
A Budget to achieve net zero?
This is a Budget like no other in recent times. Delayed due to a surprise general election, the first under Prime Minister Johnson, being delivered by a Chancellor appointed less than a month ago, and happening within a challenging geopolitical and economic environment.
Climate change policies ‘could lead to rioting if not implemented fairly’
Rioting similar to the yellow vests protests in France could happen in Scotland if measures to cut emissions are not seen to be fair, ministers have been warned.
NorthConnect: What’s in it for Scotland?
Towards the end of this year, a final investment decision is due to be taken on the NorthConnect project which by 2024 would import surplus hydro electricity from the Hardanger region of Norway into Scotland, at Boddam, via a 400-mile interconnector.
Hundreds of thousands of jobs ‘need to be filled to meet net zero goals’
Hundreds of thousands of people will need to be recruited into the energy sector to reach the goal to cut emissions to net zero by 2050, a report for National Grid shows.
‘Second ever’ Scottish swordfish sighting at North Sea wind farm
Experts have made a rare sighting of a swordfish at what will become the largest wind farm in Scotland.
Highlands and Islands should feel ‘buzz’ of Scotland’s floating wind sector
The Highlands and Islands should capitalise on the “buzz” surrounding Scotland’s growing floating offshore wind sector, according to the region’s energy development chief.
Scot Gov announces £30m renewable energy homes plan
The Scottish Government has announced it is set to introduce a multi-million plan to ensure all new homes use renewable energy from 2024.