Electricity reform concerns
There are concerns that reforms to the UK electricity market could subsidise new nuclear power stations at the expense of renewable energy development schemes in Scotland, the energy minister says.
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Pledge on oil spill details
The UK Government's energy minister has pledged that more information about oil and gas spills in the North Sea will be made public.
Energy minister to open conference
NOF Energy's March conference will be opened by energy minister Charles Hendry, the organisation has announced.
Separation would weaken investment
The UK's energy minister has said the country's oil and gas industry would be more certain about health and safety and investment if Scotland remained in the Union.
Conservative leader pledges stability
David Cameron pledged yesterday to deliver "stability" to the offshore industry if he is elected prime minister next month.
Cuba to Stornoway – and back again
So there I was, half past seven in the morning, shortest day of the year, children off on the bus to school, under pressure from the editor of this estimable publication to deliver my column early - or at least not as late as usual.
Does anyone have a clue what’s going on?
As I talk to more and more people, the reality is beginning to sink in that a full-blown recession is upon us and highly likely to add to the indigestion we are expecting to impose upon our bodies as we enjoy the excesses of Christmas.
Government to commission studies into future of North Sea
Energy Minister Mike O'Brien announced yesterday that the UK Government would spend more than £5million over three years on studies on the future of the North Sea oil and gas industry.
State ups its stake in energy giant
THE Norwegian government is increasing its ownership of StatoilHydro from 62.5% to 67% - at a cost of about $4billion.