Scottish Affairs Committee opens inquiry into Scotland’s role in hydrogen economy
The Scottish Affairs Committee has launched a new inquiry into what role Scotland can play in the UK’s hydrogen and carbon capture ambitions.
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Kwarteng urged to use powers to adjust ‘out of date’ transmission charges
Westminster’s Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng is being urged to use his powers to address the issue of fair grid access for renewables projects.
No Ofgem review to future-proof Scotland’s energy grid, Affairs Committee told
The UK Government says it will not direct Ofgem to review the Scottish grid to future-proof it for additional renewables capacity, in response to recommendations made by the Scottish Affairs Committee.
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”.
Transmission charging system ‘entirely contrary’ to net zero, UK ministers told
UK Government ministers have been told that the current transmission charging system is “entirely contrary” to the net zero agenda.
Transmission charging ‘not necessarily’ impacting emissions reductions
The disincentive of grid charging to renewables developments north of the border might not as damaging as has been feared.
Upgrades to ports vital to make Scottish wind manufacturing competitive, says expert
A government committee has been told it needs to work industry in order to nurture Scotland's wind manufacturing backbone.
North Sea job cuts rise to 7,500
More than 7,500 oil and gas workers have lost their jobs since the onset of the coronavirus crisis and tens of thousands more could go, industry leaders have warned.
Oil and gas sector deal ‘unlikely’ after ministers reject report
A sector deal for the oil and gas industry is now “unlikely” after ministers rebuffed the recommendations of an influential Commons committee, it has been claimed.
MPs urge action on oil and gas sector deal
MPs from across the political spectrum yesterday urged the UK Government to make progress on a vital deal to sustain the North Sea energy industry.
SAC report ‘could do better’ on decom
As someone who provided written evidence to the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee, The future of the oil and gas industry, I attended the launch of the final report at an Oil and Gas Technology Centre session on Monday, February 4th.
Calls for ‘urgent, but phased’ oil sector deal approach
A key player behind the oil and gas sector deal yesterday called for more “urgency” in implementing the proposals.
Sector deal needed to protect north-east’s world-leading status, inquiry says
An “ambitious” oil and gas sector deal will be crucial to protect the north-east’s status as a global energy powerhouse, a new report said.
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.
Marine jobs potential after ‘shock of North Sea oil exploration’
Keeping old oil and gas platforms in place could be a “triple win” for the North Sea, creating a fresh wave of employment, according to a conservationist group.
UK to ‘miss out’ on subsea growth without ‘critical’ sector deal
The north east subsea sector could miss out on a multi-billion pound opportunity without “critical” support from the UK government, an industry veteran has warned.
Fracking would be ‘powerful addition’ to Scotland’s portfolio, industry leader says
Onshore oil and gas production would be a “powerful addition” to Scotland’s “portfolio”, an industry veteran said.
Oil chiefs call for ‘transparency’ over sector deal delivery
North Sea industry needs more “transparency” on the delivery of a multi-billion pound sector deal before it can make greater strides to secure its future, oil chiefs said.
Brexit uncertainty could lead to North Sea ‘missed opportunity’
Uncertainty surrounding Brexit could result in a "missed opportunity" for the North Sea oil and gas industry, MPs have been told.
OGTC to give evidence in oil and gas inquiry
The Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) will give evidence to an inquiry into the future of the sector in Aberdeen next week.
Unite calls for ‘strategic state support’ for UK oil and gas sector
Unite is to call on the UK government to provide the offshore sector with “strategic state support” to address emerging challenges.
MPs to examine future of Scottish oil and gas sector
MPs have launched an inquiry into the future of the oil and gas industry in Scotland.
New trainee levy ‘effectively another tax on oil industry’
The interim chief executive of Opito told MPs yesterday the UK Government’s new apprenticeship levy will have “unacceptable” implications for Scotland’s oil and gas sector.
Oil and gas: ‘Critical shortage’ of skilled workers
Iain McMillan, director of CBI Scotland, called for improvements to careers advice services for young people to plug the gap in the future.
Deep concern for maritime safety
The UK Government has failed to make a convincing case to justify closing two maritime rescue co-ordination centres in Scotland, according to a group of MPs.