Offshore Energy Digital Strategy Group hold first meeting
The first meeting of the Offshore Energy Digital Strategy Group (DSG) was held yesterday.
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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.
New £20m funding boost for electric car rollout in Scotland
Funding of more than £20 million has been announced by the Scottish Government to boost the number of electric vehicles in Scotland.
Scot Gov should undertake Hunterston decom impact assessment, Greens say
The Scottish Government should undertake an impact assessment before any decommissioning work is proposed at Hunterston, according to a Scottish Green MSP.
‘Big prize’ in getting government to recognise and support sector, says subsea boss
There is a "big prize" for the north-east subsea sector if it can get greater government recognition and support, according to a subsea boss.
Green’s accuse Scottish Government of being ‘contradictory’ on oil exploration
The Scottish Government's claim today that it wants to 'rebuild exploration activity' in the North Sea has been labelled as contradictory and confusing by a Green MSP.
£60million available for Scotland’s low carbon energy infrastracture
A £60 million fund to help drive low carbon innovation has now opened for business.
Scotland sees a near 20% rise in renewable generation for 2017
Scottish renewable energy generation has seen a 19% rise between 2017 and the same period last year.
Opinion: Scotland must ‘capitalise on decommissioning market’
The North Sea’s oil and gas reserves remain significant – even after decades of production and prosperity.
Sturgeon launches first passenger ferry fuelled by liquefied natural gas
The UK’s first passenger ferry powered by liquefied natural gas has been launched in Scotland as part of a drive to cut emissions.
First Minister jets home early from climate summit to hold BiFab talks
Nicola Sturgeon is to return from a UN climate change conference earlier than planned to be available for talks over the future of the crisis-hit BiFab yards, the Deputy First Minister has told MSPs.
Paul Wheelhouse: Oil and gas companies have ‘strong role to play’ in energy transition
Scottish Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy, Paul Wheelhouse, believes the north-east oil and gas sector can be an essential asset to the changing face of energy in Scotland.
WWF double down on First Minister’s ‘moral imperative’ statement on climate action
Sarah Beattie-Smith reacts to Nicola Sturgeon’s comments in Reykjavik concerning climate change, saying the First Minister was ‘absolutely right’ to claim Scotland has a moral duty to act on climate change.
INEOS Shale boss: Fracking decision by Scottish Government ‘beggars belief’
Operations director of INEOS Shale, Tom Pickering, says that he believes the move to ban fracking by the Scottish Government ‘is a sad day for evidence led decision-making’.
Climate change bill ‘must be backed up with policy’, say campaigners
Campaigners have challenged the Scottish Government to go further and faster to tackle climate change and help protect the world’s poorest people from extreme weather and famine.
Sturgeon wants Scotland to be ‘inventor and producer’ of the future
Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, today set out the government’s plans to boost growth, create employment and harness the innovation of the future through £45 million in funding over three years.
Government grants immigration loop-hole for offshore windfarm workers
The UK Government has extended the immigration right to remain of non-European Economic Area nationals who work in the offshore wind sector.
Almost £1million propelled into Scottish offshore wind innovation
The Scottish Government and a renewable energy technology centre will jointly put forward £920,000 for an offshore wind research programme.
Labour calls for SNP to get tough on rented housing energy targets
Scottish Labour Party holds SNP Government’s feet to the fire over the need to make private rented accommodation more energy efficient.
Independent Scotland could be more “proactive” in helping North Sea says Brown
Cabinet secretary for the economy Keith Brown has said an independent Scotland could be more "proactive" in helping the struggling North Sea oil and gas industry.