North Sea Transition Taskforce launches to support UK energy firms
The North Sea Transition Taskforce has been launched in Aberdeen to support a just transition for offshore workers and firms operating in UK waters.
Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC)
‘Super tax’ cannot be justified: Energy firms react to Autumn budget
Labour's budget has brought "a difficult day for the sector" as oil and gas firms face a "super tax", say industry commentators.
Scottish Government must ditch ‘presumption against’ new oil and gas, business group demands
The Scottish Government is expected to unveil its latest energy strategy and just transition plan in coming days.
Energy job losses in Aberdeen affect more than just industry
North-east business leaders not yet certain if GB Energy can fill the gap as job loss concerns hit energy sector.
British business group calls for taskforce to avoid ‘catastrophic harm’ to North Sea jobs and UK economy
British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) director general Shevaun Haviland warned that while the "imperative for net zero is ratcheting up daily", the UK needs a plan in place "as soon as possible"
GB Energy jobs ads go live as Shanks appears in Aberdeen
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has shared a number of Aberdeen-based job ads relating to Great British Energy.
Scotland books sharp drop in oil revenues and wider deficit
The annual Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (Gers) report confirm "windfall conditions no longer exist in the North Sea".
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.
Labour councillor says business group to blame if GB Energy snubs Aberdeen
An Aberdeen Labour councillor said the "negativity" of local business leaders will be to blame if his party does not select the Granite City as the headquarters for GB Energy.
More than 700 business leaders demand Labour bases GB Energy in Aberdeen
Labour has promised to headquarter its public energy firm in Scotland - but is yet to stay where exactly it will be based.
AGCC says GB Energy ‘must be located in Aberdeen’
As the new Labour Government looks to get the ball rolling on Great British Energy, Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) have called for the firm to be based in the north-east of Scotland.
‘Aberdeen is paying the price’: Business leaders call for Hunt to ditch windfall tax as growth slows
North-east business leaders called on the Chancellor to scrap windfall taxes on the energy sector, as research suggests Aberdeen is the slowest-growing economy in the UK.
‘Now is not the time’: Industry leaders slam Spring Budget plans to extend windfall tax
Industry leaders have hit out at reported plans from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to extend the life of the windfall tax during next week’s Spring Budget.
Humza Yousaf: SNP would oppose Labour and keep windfall tax at current levels
Humza Yousaf said he'd maintain the status quo on the windfall tax in Aberdeen following Labour's controversial plans.
Unions liken EPL job loss impact to 1980s miners’ strikes
“There are more and more comparisons to be drawn” between the large-scale miner's strikes of the 1980s and the effects of Labour’s windfall tax hike, unions say.
Yousaf calls for Labour talks on renewables ahead of election
Scotland's First Minister has called for talks with Labour ahead of a general election on the renewable sector north of the border.
Updated: UK Government confirms plans to move energy department civil servants to Aberdeen
The UK Government has confirmed plans to relocate up to 200 civil servants from its energy security department DESNZ to Aberdeen.
Autumn Statement: Energy leaders seek fix for ‘uninvestible’ North Sea
While support for new North Sea oil and gas has been welcomed, the energy sector has called for a drop in windfall taxes and greater incentives for low-carbon investment ahead of the Chancellor’s impending budget.
Sir Keir Starmer hears ‘frank and honest’ views in Aberdeen as Labour leader sets out £2.5bn energy jobs plan
Industry leaders had pushed Sir Keir to visit the region after his party revealed controversial plans in June to end North Sea exploration.
AGCC calls for independent body to govern UK net zero and energy security plans
Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce has called for a new body independent of government to be set up to oversee UK energy security and the transition to net zero.
Offshore Europe to bring ‘more than £50 million to the north-east economy’
The long-awaited return of Offshore Europe is not just impacting energy firms, local business experts say the event will bring "more than £50 million" to the Granite City.
‘OilyFans’: London agency pitches oil and gas hit campaign (Exclusive)
Following an ‘OilyFans’ billboard sting in July, Don’t Panic is pitching a multi-thousand-pound online hit campaign, complete with a stunt film and deepfakes of oil bosses.
GERS: EPL sees North Sea tax revenues reach ‘highest level ever’
Business leaders urge change in ScotGov policy as oil and gas helps cut deficit in GERS figures.
Aberdeen £80m investment zone win hailed as ‘milestone’ for region
Business leaders reacted after we revealed Aberdeen-based bid had won backing with tax-breaks.
Labour energy mission ‘raises more questions than answers’ for North Sea
Labour has proposed a ‘national mission’ to boost clean energy, but failed to address uncertainty around the future of North Sea oil and gas.