Scot Gov look to fortify fracking policy with fresh consultation
The Scottish Government confirmed last night it was looking to fortify its fracking policy with a fresh public consultation on the practice.
The Scottish Government confirmed last night it was looking to fortify its fracking policy with a fresh public consultation on the practice.
Scotland’s first ultra-deep-water (UDW) port would have to secure 10 decommissioning projects to pay for itself, a flagship report said.
A leaked Scottish Government report has outlined deep concerns over the impact to energy sector jobs post-Brexit.
The Brexit agreement poses a "risk" to the future growth of renewable energy talent and jobs in the north-east, an SNP spokesman has said.
The site of the former Underwater Centre could be salvaged through a new "concept" thanks to efforts by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
More businesses failed in the north-east than any other part of Scotland last year.
Now may be the best time to start up new firms in the north-east, according to business incubator Elevator.
The Scottish Government has launched a new economic action plan, which includes an £18 million fund for advanced manufacturing and the piloting of two new “productivity clubs” for businesses.
"Significant support" will be given to staff affected after a world-leading Highland subsea training base went into administration yesterday, putting around 50 jobs at risk.
The Scottish Government is to hire a series of experts to drive energy exports in five key markets such as the Middle East and the Gulf of Mexico.
Opponents of a proposed north-east windfarm claim it ignores local guidelines on large-scale energy developments.
Scotland's reputation as a world leader on climate change is being put at risk by Government support for North Sea oil and gas discoveries, the Scottish Green leader has said.
Shetland windfarm developer Viking Energy has requested approval from the Scottish Government to update the wind turbines at its consented Viking Wind Farm.
A report released today by the National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI) offers a "deep-dive" into Scotland's marine energy sector, a subsea chief has said.
Police have cut a section labelling anti-fracking campaigners as domestic terrorists from their annual plan.
The Scottish Government has been condemned after admitting it does not know how many workers were helped back into employment through its energy jobs taskforce.
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has dodged questions by Scottish Greens leader Patrick Harvie on anti-fracking protesters being classified as "domestic extremists'.
The Scottish Government has launched a taskforce to help the country achieve a carbon-neutral economy.
Scottish fabrication firm BiFab will go head-to-head with a debt-ridden Spanish firm for the multi-million Moray East Offshore Windfarm contract, it was revealed yesterday.
Scottish oil and gas sales saw an 18.2% increase to £20billion in the last financial year.
A major project aimed at helping Shetland win more decommissioning work does not hinge entirely on the UK Government agreeing to provide financial support, Scotland’s energy minister said yesterday.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon lauded the “huge potential” for the future of Scotland’s energy sector as she officially opened the Aberdeen Bay offshore windfarm development yesterday.
The Scottish Government is “reviewing” whether it will back calls for a full public inquiry into helicopter safety offshore.
A renewable energy trade body chief has said the sector "can be key" to the country's future, as first minister Nicola Sturgeon announced a £1.5 billion increase in infrastructure spending today.
Scotland has been at the heart of the global oil and gas industry for decades and, more recently, has been a driving force behind the renewable energy revolution, and has demonstrated high ambition with our world-leading targets and frameworks for mitigation of climate change.