North-east jobs warning as SNP raids ScotWind fund in emergency £1bn spending cut
It was hoped the revenue would help the shift from fossil fuel reliance in the vital energy industry.
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Scotland’s hydrogen supply chain ‘will struggle to meet demand’ without additional action, BP JV says
BP Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited also awarded the first tranche of supply chain contracts for its Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub project to five local firms.
Ten North East energy supply chain firms share in £1.5 million ETZ funding
ETZ Ltd has awarded £1.47 million in grants to ten North East Scotland firms as part of the Challenge Fund focused on driving the energy transition and creating jobs.
Did ‘oil capital’ Aberdeen dodge a bullet in independence referendum No vote?
The price of oil was baked into the independence project - and prices plummeted right after the 2014 referendum as the downturn took hold.
£3.1m green hydrogen boost for whisky industry in Speyside
The Scottish Government funding will support the development of a green hydrogen hub in Moray.
Scottish businesses share £7.2m in grants to boost decarbonisation
Scottish businesses are to share £7.2 million in grants for energy-saving projects.
Aberdeen councillors say Labour’s windfall tax puts just transition at risk
Aberdeen councillors, including Labour members, have unanimously backed a motion agreeing the UK government's windfall tax policy puts jobs and a just transition at risk.
Net zero transition needs significant investment to avoid failure, report warns
Scotland’s route to net zero must include significant investment to avoid failure, a report has warned.
SNP leader Flynn calls for clarity on Acorn carbon capture project
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has called for clarity from the UK government over funding for the Acorn carbon capture project in Scotland.
Scottish government grants £2m to Acorn CCS pipeline project
The Scottish government has announced £2 million in funding for the Acorn carbon capture and storage (CCS) project centred on the St Fergus gas terminal.
Swinney to set out new funding for ‘landmark’ carbon capture project
John Swinney will set out new Scottish Government funding for a “landmark” carbon capture and storage project in the north east.
Campaigners complain over ministers’ handling of plans for new gas power plant
Climate campaigners have complained about Scottish ministers’ handling of plans for a new gas-fuelled power station in Peterhead.
Net Zero secretary’s maternity leave to begin on July 1
Scotland’s Net Zero Secretary will begin her maternity leave on July 1, being replaced by her junior minister.
Scottish Government again misses target for reducing emissions
The Scottish Government has again missed its emissions reduction target, figures show.
SNP not against new oil and gas licences, Deputy First Minister says
The SNP is not against new oil and gas licences, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has said.
SNP signals re-think to ban on future oil and gas exploration
Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan said the SNP will take a "more nuanced" approach than Labour who want to ban future exploration.
UK and Scottish governments ‘sleepwalking’ on future of Grangemouth refinery
Both of Scotland’s governments have been accused of “sleepwalking towards disaster” on protecting the future of Scotland’s only oil refinery.
Study finds majority of Brits want increased net zero efforts, ban on North Sea oil and gas licences
'Britain Talks Climate' survey also finds majority of Brits favour a ban on new North Sea oil and gas licences.
A ‘reset’ or a ‘reality check’? Reaction as the Scottish Government scraps climate target
"World class climate emergency leadership requires more than good intentions and setting ambitious goals."
Updated: Scottish Government rolls back climate goals
The Scottish government is to abandon its ambitious climate target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
South Korea’s HD Hyundai signs Scottish floating wind manufacturing pact
Agreement covering the design and manufacture of floating offshore wind substructures heralded as a "vote of confidence" in Scotland
A further 26 Scotwind supply chain projects advance to SIM Stage 2
A further 26 Scotwind offshore wind supply chain projects have advanced to the second stage of the Strategic Investment Model (SIM) process.
Holyrood committee calls for ‘clarity’ over future of Just Transition Fund
MSPs are demanding the Scottish Government provide “clarity” over the future of a fund set up to help the north east refocus its economy on greener alternatives to oil and gas.
Scottish offshore wind port projects move to second stage of SIM process
Scottish Government announces Stage 2 projects under the Strategic Investment Model
SSE Renewables plans approved for 125MW Cloiche Wind Farm in the Scottish Highlands
The Scottish Government has granted consent to SSE Renewables for its proposed 29 turbine Cloiche Wind Farm located in the Scottish Highlands.