‘War of words’ as unions accuse Scottish Government of inaction over BiFab
A bitter war of words has broken out as two Scottish trade unions have accused the Scottish Government of inaction over jobs at troubled firm Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab).
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Scottish Government sought to ‘assist’ troubled CS Wind prior to job losses
The Scottish Government has revealed that it sought to "assist" a troubled wind energy manufacturer prior to job losses that could see up to 80 redundancies at the firm.
Jobs fight at CS Wind fails as ‘possible’ 80 workers face redundancy
Up to 28 jobs are understood to have gone at a Scottish wind energy firm today as the fight to keep 80 staff in work looks to have failed.
‘Ground-breaking’ new CCS charter agreed by Scot Gov and oil sector
A “ground-breaking” agreement on carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) has been reached today between a group North Sea oil industry backers and the Scottish Government.
Scottish Government criticised over ‘fantasy’ offshore wind job figure
Scotland’s deputy first minister John Swinney has come under fire for a renewable energy job prediction made nearly 10 years ago.
Low pay by Fugro ‘to be looked at’ by international policy group, union boss says
Inaccurate pay practices by an asset integrity contractor working in the North Sea are to be considered by a global policy think tank, according to a trade union boss.
Energy trade body looks to influence new UK Gov with ‘must commit to’ manifesto
A new green energy manifesto released by a Scottish trade body has put a range of measures before the next UK Government in an effort to boost renewable energy development.
CS Wind woes ‘unlikely to change’ after job cut talks break down
CS Wind's plans to shed 80% of its workforce are "unlikely to change" it has revealed, as a meeting between unions, the Scottish Government and management broke down today.
‘Real opportunity’ for Aberdeen as £1m floating wind centre announced
Aberdeen’s longstanding oil and gas pedigree could help the city become a natural headquarters for the UK floating wind industry, according to Scotland’s Energy Minister.
Scot Gov ‘must give assurances’ it will focus spending on low-carbon projects
The Scottish Government must give assurances that it will focus its spending on low-carbon projects as part of attempts to tackle the climate emergency, Holyrood's Environment Committee has said.
Owner denies handing BiFab workers redundancy notices at Arnish
A new threat of redundancy hangs over workers at Burntisland Fabrication’s (BiFab) yard in Arnish, according to unions Unite and GMB.
No support for fracking in Scotland is ‘final policy decision’, Wheelhouse says
The Scottish Government has confirmed its "final policy position" on fracking as being one of no support.
Campaigners call for fracking ban on eve of Scottish Government statement
Friends of the Earth Scotland has called on the Scottish Government to "legally ban fracking" in a statement due to be made on Thursday.
Statkraft UK opens Scottish office for ‘significant’ onshore wind investment
Norwegian firm Statkraft officially opened its new Scottish office last night, promising "significant investment" in the country's onshore wind sector.
Spending review does not give renewable workers ‘clarity’ on future of sector, trade body boss says
The new spending review laid out by the UK Government does not give Scottish renewable energy workers "clarity" on the future of their sector, the boss of an energy trade body has said.
Climate group tells Scot Gov to ‘enact a full legal ban’ on fracking
A UK climate group has called on the Scottish Government to "enact a full legal ban" on fracking as part of a raft of recommendations designed to reduce carbon emissions.
Scottish Government stake in BiFab knocked down by £13m
The value of the Scottish Government’s multi-million stake in troubled manufacturing firm Burntisland Fabrication (BiFaB) has diminished, according to new figures.
Scottish energy sector facing MPA bill of £15m
Energy firms could bear the brunt of a £15 million bill if new marine nature reserves are created off the west and north-east coasts, it has emerged.
Scot Gov ‘regrets’ offshore wind supply chain lockout, Wheelhouse says
Scotland's Energy Minister said yesterday that his government "regrets" the lack of provision made for local firms within rules for offshore wind project auctions.
Exclusive: New BiFab deal for NnG project set to create 200 jobs
Scottish manufacturing firm Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) is understood to have secured a multi-million pound deal to provide jackets for the Neart Na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm.
New UK offshore wind sector task force to begin work today
Scottish firms and organisations will meet with other UK companies today as part of a new offshore wind industry task force with the aim of increasing talent within the sector.
Taxpayers foot £140k Greenpeace-BP protest bill for police overtime
A recent North Sea protest row that erupted between BP and Greenpeace cost the taxpayer nearly £140,000 due to Police Scotland clocking up hundreds of hours of overtime.
Carbon capture not a ‘wish’, it must be delivered, energy minister says
Scotland’s energy minister has said carbon capture and storage (CCS) is not a “wishlist” item and that government and industry must deliver the technology.
Scottish-based wind firms ‘literally’ shipping profits abroad, unions say
Unions have accused Scottish-based offshore wind developers EDF Renewables of "literally" shipping profits abroad in a letter to the Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair work.
Ministers extend Ineos’s fracking licence in Scotland despite supposed ‘ban’
The fracking licence held by petrochemical giant Ineos has been extended for another year by Scottish ministers.