Scottish oil fund ‘could be set up almost right away’, say experts
An independent Scotland could set up an oil fund almost immediately, according to the SNP government’s economic advisers.
Analysis: How Scotland’s oil fund money would flow
The group of economic experts recommend setting up two oil funds to keep the money flowing when revenues fall.
MSPs back need for helicopter safety improvements
MSPs united over the need to improve helicopter safety but not over how to achieve it yesterday.
Campaigners unhappy over ‘lack of support’ from MSPs to accelerating FAI system
A refusal by the Scottish Government to commit to speeding up the fatal accident inquiry (FAI) system was greeted with dismay yesterday.
Renewables projects being ‘hung out’ by Government energy policy, claims energy firm boss
The head of a leading marine energy firm has argued that renewable projects on Scottish islands are rendered “uneconomic” by UK Government energy policies.
North of Scotland can cash in on tidal power after Pentland Firth go-ahead
The north of Scotland is set to cash in on the largest tidal power project in Europe, it was claimed last night.
Lord Advocate: Families of Super Puma victims deserve fast answers over tragedy
Exclusive: Scotland's top law officer says the families of last month’s offshore helicopter crash victims must not face a long drawn-out wait for answers.
Timescale for 2009 Super Puma FAI defended after five-year wait
The Lord Advocate defended the timescale for a fatal accident inquiry into the Super Puma crash which left 16 people dead in 2009.
Donald Trump set to challenge plans for EOWDC substation site
Exclusive: The Trump Organisation is ready to use the courts to block a key part of a controversial offshore wind development.
Scotland to miss wind power targets as row blows up over investment
THE Scottish Government’s wind-power drive was claimed to be in tatters today as it was revealed SNP targets for electricity generation and jobs will not be met.
Watchdog says Scots renewable energy job projections ‘too optimistic’
Renewable energy opponents and experts said Audit Scotland had shone a spotlight on the flaws in government policy.
New research to look at impact of wind turbines on birds
A major project has been launched on the impact of wind turbines on bird populations.
Union backs bid to fastrack FAI overhaul
A public-sector union has called for a radical overhaul of the fatal accident inquiry (FAI) system to be fast-tracked through the Scottish Parliament.
Expert ‘would fly in Super Puma again tomorrow’
The publisher of an international helicopter magazine has defended the Super Puma, which was involved in the Shetland tragedy.
Foreign warship helicopter’s ‘near miss’ incident with rig pilot
A North Sea pilot reported a near miss when a mystery helicopter passed under his aircraft.
Wind turbine spending ‘almost equivalent of the banking scandal’, says MEP
Money poured into wind power will one day be almost the same as the banking crisis, a Scottish MEP claimed last night.
SNP ‘tried to hide’ energy jobs error
SNP ministers have been accused of trying to hide an “error” in a major document which inflated Scottish oil and gas jobs figures.
Calm summer takes wind out of Scottish Government’s renewables strategy
Exclusive: Government plans to generate all of Scotland's electricity from renewables have been blown off course - by the summer heatwave.
Official opening for Greater Gabbard wind farm
The second largest offshore windfarm in the world was opened of the Suffolk coast by Energy and Business Minister Michael today.
Warning new energy reform plans could ‘undermine confidence’ in renewables investment
A new strike price will make the UK renewable market one of the most attractive for investors, according to Ed Davey - but industry figures have given the proposals a lukewarm reaction.
European Commission to help improve Nigeria’s renewables use
The European Commission is to provide 27million euros to improve the renewable energy policy and use in Nigeria.
Oyster wave trial produces ‘promising’ results ahead of shutdown
A wave energy device being tested in Orkney has managed the highest sustained output in the world amid bad storm conditions, its manufacturer has revealed.
New electric vehicles recharging scheme for Scotland
A new government scheme to install free charging point for electric vehicles is underway across Scotland.
Windfarms now worth £5million annually to Scottish communities
Communities across Scotland are now receiving £5million a year from windfarm operators.
EU looks for green safeguards over biofuel increase
The European Union is looking to increase the use of biofuels but only after setting up mechanisms to ensure they do not increase greenhouse gases.