Aberdeen City Council wins funding to progress hydrogen and solar ambitions
Aberdeen City Council has won a share of a £1million pot to progress its ambitions for hydrogen and solar projects.
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Scottish Government told to ‘get off the fence’ over Cambo oilfield
The Scottish Government has been urged to stop ‘sitting on the fence’ over the controversial Cambo oilfield near Shetland.
Scottish energy secretary commits to more ScotWind rounds during current parliament
Scotland’s cabinet secretary for energy and net zero says plans are in the pipeline for more offshore leasing rounds over the course of the current parliament.
Brian Wilson: Serious decisions await on future of Scottish energy sector
With COP26 in Glasgow two months away, one might think Scottish political eyes would be turning towards the issues it will discuss, even if that means parking some other preoccupations for the time being. Not so.
‘We didn’t need COP26 to prick our conscience’ Baker Hughes boss tells Offshore Europe
A senior executive at Baker Hughes and chair of this year’s Offshore Europe has told the conference that the industry is well aware of its “responsibility” to net zero and “didn’t need COP26 to prick our conscience”.
New leasing process to decarbonise oil and gas to launch next year
A leasing process for offshore wind to help decarbonise oil and gas operations is expected to open early next year.
Industry body urges Holyrood to roll out planning system fit for net zero future
The Scottish Government has been urged to implement a planning system which is in step with its net zero ambitions.
Scot Gov opens survey into plans for offshore wind to power oil platforms
The Scottish Government has opened a survey into plans for electricity from offshore wind to power oil and gas platforms.
More than £14 million invested in training opportunities in the north-east to boost a net-zero future
The Scottish Government has invested money to support north-east workers and businesses in their recovery from the pandemic and movement towards being net-zero.
‘No change to policy’ for Scottish oil workers in hotel quarantine
The Scottish Government has said there is “no change to policy” being considered for oil and gas workers stuck in hotel quarantine from red list countries.
Future North Sea oil investment risked by SNP-Green deal, warn industry figures
A power-sharing deal between the SNP and the Scottish Greens could thwart further investment in North Sea oil and gas, industry figures have warned.
Updated: Seven net-zero North Sea projects scoop £34m of funding
A total of £34 million will be invested in projects aimed at “transforming the North Sea energy system” and delivering a net-zero future.
Greenpeace bringing 13-metre wind turbine blade to Duthie Park this weekend
A 13-metre wind turbine blade is being brought to Duthie Park in Aberdeen this Saturday as part of a Greenpeace climate campaign.
‘People are suffering needlessly’ – north-east residents join calls for onshore wind planning overhaul
An Aberdeenshire woman has spoken of the “considerable discomfort” she and her family endured due to the sound generated by nearby onshore wind turbines.
Call for ‘passport’ to help North Sea oil workers transition to renewables
Trade unions and climate campaigners have called for the creation of an “offshore training passport” to help workers move between the oil and gas and renewables sectors more easily.
£26m funds boost for energy transition zone
A major development to shift the economy away from reliance on oil and gas is being given £26 million by the Scottish Government.
Sir Ian Wood: removal of export support for oil and gas supply chain a ‘really bad decision’
Sir Ian Wood has criticised governments for removing overseas trade support for oil and gas activities, saying it won’t reduce carbon emissions “one inch”.
New programme to ‘unlock £200m of public sector investment’ for net zero
A new investment programme has been launched which will eventually unlock £200 million of public sector investment to help Scotland achieve its net zero target.
Quarantine hotels to remain in place for Scottish oil workers
Quarantine hotels for oil and gas workers are to remain in place, with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon saying “public safety is paramount”.
Scottish Government unveils new cabinet secretary for energy and net zero
The Scottish Government has unveiled its new cabinet secretary in charge of overseeing energy and net zero policy.
Risk North Sea supply chain could go elsewhere if decom deferrals continue
North Sea supply chain companies could begin to move elsewhere if operators continue to defer decommissioning, it has been warned.
Delays to ‘greenport’ process a ‘major threat’ to harbours in Scotland
There are calls for discussions around “greenports” in Scotland to get “back on track” following the Holyrood election.
OGTC and funding partners to invest £1m to scale up ‘game-changing’ hydrogen technologies
“Game-changing” technologies designed to accelerate the production, transportation, storage and utilisation of hydrogen could be in-line to receive significant funding.
‘Too risky’ to ease quarantine rules for oil workers, says Scottish Government
The Scottish Government has decided not to let up quarantine rules for oil and gas workers returning from overseas, deciding that doing so would be “too risky”.
£9m funding pledge for Shetland decom facility a step in right direction
Harbour and industry chiefs say a £9 million funding pledge for a “game-changing” ultra-deep water decommissioning facility in Shetland is an important step in the right direction.