Energy secretary talks Scotland investment in Aberdeen visit
UK energy secretary Ed Miliband is set to visit Aberdeen on Thursday, promoting billions of potential funding and policy measures to support Scotland's energy sector.
UK energy secretary Ed Miliband is set to visit Aberdeen on Thursday, promoting billions of potential funding and policy measures to support Scotland's energy sector.
The UK can position itself as a global leader in energy safety and competence with a renewed focus on skills and training, according to industry body OPITO.
OEUK has played up the importance of the energy sector on UK jobs as the country gears up for an election in its latest report.
A Labour government would create an offshore skills passport to allow workers to move between fossil fuels and renewables.
Bodies from the oil, gas and offshore wind industry have reached an agreement to trial an âenergy skills passportâ that will allow cross-sector recognition of industry training and expertise, according to a joint statement released by RenewableUK and OEUK.
Backed with up to ÂŁ5m from the Scottish Government, the delayed skills passport is not expected until well into the new year.
A huge energy transition opportunity awaits, meantime Aberdeen needs to retain its oil and gas skills base.
Addressing a session on skills and the energy transition, Scottish energy minister Gillian Martin said she would listen to the industry to ensure a supportive policy landscape.
A major report delivered to the UK Government on offshore wind has called out a lack of alignment between bodies in delivering a skills passport for oil and gas workers.
As we approach the festive season and the end of an eventful 2022, itâs not only a time to reflect on our successes and learnings but an opportunity to look to the future.
A shortage of skilled workers is already costing the UK dear as various industries try in vain to attract staff.
Plans have been set out on creation of a âcriticalâ and long-awaited skills passport to help oil and gas workers transition into renewables.