‘Scotland is blueprint for how not to deliver a just transition’, says GMB boss
A trade union chief has cast doubt on the Scottish Government’s ability to orchestrate an orderly shift away from oil and gas.
Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab)
Second chance for mothballed BiFab yards
It is more than a year since the unceremonious collapse of Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab) and the apprehension that followed.
Hopes and hard lessons for the next decade of Scottish offshore wind
Excitement in the supply chain for the ScotWind offshore leasing round is tinged with tough lessons from Scotland’s recent past on offshore wind.
Images: Promising signs for Arnish as Harland and Wolff shares details of upgrades
There are positive signs that Arnish could soon be in line for work after details were shared of upgrades carried out at the yard.
Updated: Infrastrata buys Bifab Methil and Arnish yards in £850,000 deal
Infrastrata has announced the acquisition of the Methil and Arnish yards of the collapsed Scottish manufacturer Burntisland Fabrication (Bifab).
Western Isles council leader hopeful BiFab collapse will “free up” Arnish yard for future use
Western Isles councillors are confident that Burntisland Fabrications’ (BiFab) decision to call in administrators will “free up” the firm’s Lewis yard, making it available for new operators to move in.
‘No political will’ for a just transition away from hydrocarbons, says union boss
Governments in Holyrood and Westminster have been accused of having “no political will” to support a just transition away from fossil fuels to clean energy.
BiFab cannot be bailed out due to state aid rules, MSPs told
The Scottish Government cannot legally provide any more financial support to the struggling BiFab yards, Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop has said.
BiFab contracts: Ed Miliband backs firm amid ‘scandal’ warning
Former Labour leader Ed Miliband has urged the UK Government to intervene on the “impasse” at BiFab, warning of a “scandal” if contracts that could be completed in the UK were given overseas.
Holyrood urged to work with Westminster ahead of emergency BiFab summit
The Scottish Government has been urged to “pick up the phone” to Westminster and ask for support to secure the future of Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab).
More than 80% of UK oil workers consider leaving the industry, finds climate group report
More than 80% of UK oil and gas workers are considering leaving the industry, according to a new report from climate action groups.
Three-quarters of Scots oil workers considering retraining, claims Scottish Renewables
More than three-quarters of Scots oil workers are considering retraining for the energy transition, according to a new claim from Scottish Renewables.
Western Isles MP calls for clarity on Seagreen jobs in Scotland
A Western Isles MP has called for the developers of a mammoth North Sea wind farm project to provide clarity on the number of Scottish jobs that will be created during construction.
Former BiFab workers call DF Barnes takeover ‘a disaster’ for Arnish yard
A group of former Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) workers have branded the firm's takeover by a Canadian manufacturer a 'disaster' for the Isle of Lewis.
UAE firm wins multi-million jacket contract for mammoth Seagreen offshore wind project
United Arab Emirates-based firm Lamprell has been announced as one of the contract winners to manufacture jackets for a mammoth Scottish offshore wind development.
Big wind deals elusive due to BiFab owners ‘not putting a penny’ into Scottish yards
Troubled Scottish manufacturer Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) is understood to be missing out on big wind farm contracts due to chronic under investment in its yards by Canadian owners.
BiFab to miss out on ‘significant’ contract as giant Scottish wind project changes hands
Scottish manufacturing firm Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) is likely to miss out on the bulk of the work for a North Sea wind farm project, which has changed hands in a multi-million pound deal.
Giant Scottish offshore wind project completes piling work
A giant offshore wind farm project in the Moray Firth has finished pin piling work for 100 turbines and three substations at the site.
Further jobs to go at BiFab as speculation mounts of delay to NnG project
Further jobs are set to go at Fife-based manufacturer Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) as it emerged that a potential life-saving wind farm contract for the firm could be delayed.
New offshore wind rules ‘unpleasant’ for developers but important, Wheelhouse says
A strict new rule change by the Scottish Government requires offshore wind farm developers to set out how they plan to create local jobs.
‘Evidence’ shows BiFab-targeted Scottish wind contract may go to China
Strong evidence emerged yesterday that a much sought after Scottish wind farm contract targeted by BiFab will be manufactured in China.
BiFab workforce ‘concerned’ as NnG contract talks drag on
Anxious workers at Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) have been “left in the dark” over their future despite a job-saving contract announcement last month, according to a Scottish trade union.
£40 million to be invested in Port of Dundee after wind farm contract win
Around £40 million will be invested into the Port of Dundee over the next three years in the wake of a major wind farm contract win.
BiFab deal at £2bn Scottish wind farm could bring jobs to Arnish
A new wind farm deal for Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) could bring a Christmas jobs boost to workers at its Arnish yard, according to a source close to the firm.
Updated: BiFab owners confirm 50 jobs to go at Arnish
About 50 jobs are set to go at Scottish manufacturing firm Burntisland Fabrication’s (BiFab's) Arnish yard over the next week as work has dried up at the site.