Alexander: Scots firms must capitalise on new shale gas industry
Chief Treasury Secretary Danny Alexander has urged Scottish energy firms to cash-in on the new shale gas industry south of the border.
‘Green deal’ a success in driving energy efficiency
The UK Government has hailed new research which shows that families have become more energy efficient since the introduction of a Westminster initiative.
Independent Scotland could face ‘acute’ volatility in energy market, warns expert
A leading economist has warned that an independent Scotland would be “unwise” to bet its future on high energy prices.
G8 leaders agree deal on energy tax transparency
Oil and gas firms will have to report the amount of tax they pay – and have the details published – under a deal agreed by the leaders of the G8 last night.
Umunna: Time to end uncertainty in green energy economy
A senior Labour MP has questioned whether the new UK energy minister’s focus on the vital brief could be “diluted” because he has two jobs.
Greatrex makes pledge over £1billion CCS fund
A UK minister has pledged that a £1billion green energy fund earmarked for the north-east will not be axed in this month’s government spending review.
Mundell: UK can absorb short term costs to protect long term oil and gas industry future
Scotland Office Minister David Mundell insists the UK Government is using its global influence and domestic policies to help secure the future of the oil and gas sector.
Energy industry SMEs will get help from government to source finance, says Moore
The UK Government is working to help a “significant minority” of oil and gas firms which are struggling to access finance, Scottish Secretary Michael Moore will tell the industry today.
New funding phase for green energy entrepreneurs
Budding tycoons can bid to win a slice of a £19million UK Government fund to develop green energy schemes.
Cameron hails ‘jewel in the crown’ North Sea sector
Prime Minister David Cameron has hailed the North Sea oil and gas industry as the “real jewel in the crown” of Britain’s economy.
Sir Robert Smith named interim energy and climate change committee chairman
A north-east MP has taken charge of one of the most powerful select committees at Westminster while its chairman is investigated by a standards watchdog.
Oil and gas industry inquiry comes at ‘critical point’, says Sir Ian Wood
Sir Ian, who retired last year as chairman of Aberdeen-based oil services firm Wood Group, said maximising oil and gas recovery was “immensely important” for Britain’s economy.
MP’s plea to ‘cash in on benefits’ of oil review
A new inquiry into the North Sea oil and gas industry was welcomed by politicians and sector leaders last night.
Energy investors promised ‘clarity’ over new incentives this year
Energy Minister Michael Fallon has promised investors that there will be no further delays to new incentives for the power sector.
UK shale gas industry needs more ‘pace’, admits Fallon
The UK’s energy minister has vowed to “inject more pace” into the growth of the country’s embryonic shale gas industry.
UK regulator gets new powers to crack down on energy market abuse
The UK is poised to become one of the first countries in the European Union to bring in tough new rules to stop the abuse of the gas and electricity market.
Scottish Government planning for independent energy
The Scottish Government is poised to unveil a blueprint showing how it would tax and regulate the North Sea oil and gas sector if the nation became independent.
Oil and gas leader praises both sides in referendum fight
An offshore industry leader has praised both sides in the independence debate for “behaving responsibly” and not damaging the sector.
More North Sea licences up for grabs next year
The UK Government is planning to put the 28th set of North Sea exploration licences up for grabs early next year.
Shadow energy minister Tom Greatrex warns Scots to be wary of ‘exaggerated’ oil claims
A Labour MP has triggered a fresh row over independence by suggesting there is no new boom on the horizon for the North Sea oil and gas sector.
Warning given on ‘yes’ vote’s impact on North Sea
The UK's new energy minister has claimed that oil and gas leaders around the world are worried about Scottish independence - and that a "yes" vote would damage North Sea investment.
North Sea fracking could play key role
Fracking for shale gas under the North Sea could be the key to meeting the country’s future energy needs, according to a powerful group of MPs.
Oil and gas: ‘Critical shortage’ of skilled workers
Iain McMillan, director of CBI Scotland, called for improvements to careers advice services for young people to plug the gap in the future.
Investors and activists vent anger at oil giant’s AGM
BP bosses fended off a shareholder backlash yesterday amid angry protests and claims their pay packets were "extreme and excessive".
Shock reshuffle leaves PM’s pledge to industry in tatters
David Cameron’s promise to deliver stability to the oil and gas industry was in tatters last night after he appointed a 14th energy minister in 16 years.