We need port upgrades as fast as possible for offshore wind
Delays to port infrastructure upgrades will hamper the UK’s ability to bring forward offshore wind developments
Eversheds Sutherland
Tory immigration proposals pose ‘very real impact’ for energy labour market
Only three of the top 10 most popular energy roles typically filled by overseas recruits have an average salary above the proposed new minimum threshold.
Opinion: New CMA warning shows sharing is not always caring
Recent warnings from the UK’s competition watchdog shows why the energy industry should be more careful than ever when sharing information and experiences with each other.
Home Office data shows spike in energy visa applications
Data shows a spike in mining and energy applications from Russian, Belarussian and US candidates, with requests surging far above those of other nations.
More pace needed on transition, lest net zero become another missed target
Targets are signals, demonstrating ambition. They aim to drive investment and convey a long-term vision for the betterment of the country.
XR goes big on fake oil in protests at SLB, Ineos and others
Extinction Rebellion has targeted a number of companies it sees as implicated in fossil fuel production, including service companies, financiers and a PR company.
‘Harder, longer and more complex’: Consenting delays threaten UK’s renewable energy targets
Legal experts have warned that the UK’s push for net zero and greater energy security may be undermined as thousands of renewables projects are stuck in a protracted planning and consenting process.
FOI figures show energy firms casting the net far and wide to plug skills gaps
Energy companies are looking further afield to plug their skills gaps as the industry grapples with a tight resource pool.
Pushing for key renewables roles to be recognised as ‘skilled’ may help to ease talent crisis
Industry has to respond to Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) call for representations for additions to shortage occupation list
North Sea oil revival may hinder renewables firm’s attempts to attract workers
A shortage of skilled workers is already costing the UK dear as various industries try in vain to attract staff.