Scotland re-elected for leadership role in global climate network
John Swinney has said that Scotland has “big ambitions” on climate change after the country was chosen for the third time to help lead a global climate action network.
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Grangemouth refinery closure will create ‘significant economic shock’, Swinney
The closure of Scotland’s only oil refinery will create a “significant economic shock”, John Swinney said, as the Scottish and UK governments promised a joint £100 million support package for Grangemouth.
Scottish businesses share £7.2m in grants to boost decarbonisation
Scottish businesses are to share £7.2 million in grants for energy-saving projects.
Scottish government grants £2m to Acorn CCS pipeline project
The Scottish government has announced £2 million in funding for the Acorn carbon capture and storage (CCS) project centred on the St Fergus gas terminal.
Swinney to set out new funding for ‘landmark’ carbon capture project
John Swinney will set out new Scottish Government funding for a “landmark” carbon capture and storage project in the north east.
Tories do not care about the climate – Swinney
John Swinney has accused the Conservatives of not caring about the climate as he clashed with Douglas Ross.
First Minister opens £9m Floating Wind Innovation Centre in Aberdeen
ETZ chairman Sir Ian Wood says Aberdeen has the potential to build on oil and gas success to become the "Net Zero Capital of Europe".
First Minister hints at Scottish ports investment for offshore wind growth
Humza Yousaf announces three projects will move to second stage of offshore wind Strategic Investment Model.
Humza Yousaf wins SNP leadership race to become next first minister
Dundee-based Humza Yousaf triumphed over Highlander Kate Forbes with 52% of the vote among SNP members today.
Brian Wilson: Some energy advice to an incoming First Minister
The contest to become leader of the Scottish National Party and First Minister of Scotland did not get off to an auspicious start. The first week was largely devoted to arguing about the place of God in politics.
Sturgeon says climate emergency, not Covid, remains world’s ‘greatest long-term challenge’
Nicola Sturgeon has warned that climate change, not Covid, remains the “greatest long-term challenge” facing the world ahead of a key international summit in Glasgow next year.
OGUK working with government on guidance to ease oil and gas lockdown
Trade body Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) said it is “continuing to work with the government” on sector-specific guidance for easing the lockdown in the industry.
FM admits ‘long way to go’ before home testing for North Sea offshore workers will pass muster
Nicola Sturgeon has admitted there is “a long way to go” before the standard of home testing for offshore workers meets expectations.
Sturgeon says impact of Covid-19 outbreak on oil and gas industry of ‘big concern’
The First Minister has said the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on the oil and gas industry is a “big concern” but failed to outline the specific measures discussed to help support the sector.
BiFab ‘not operating on level playing field’, First Minister concedes
Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab) is "not operating on a level playing field", the First Minister of Scotland seemed to concede today.
First Minister hails new innovation hub a “milestone” in North Sea recovery
Nicola Sturgeon has hailed the opening of an innovation hub for the oil and gas industry as a “real milestone” in its recovery.
Exclusive: First Minister – Budget was ‘missed opportunity’ for North Sea
The North Sea oil and gas industry has pumped more than £300 billion into the Scottish and wider UK economy over the last four decades.
Oil and gas firms get £12.5million to drive innovation
Oil and gas firms are to receive £12.5million to sustain growth and develop new technologies as part of a package of support announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Renewables give £10million boost to Scottish communities says First Minister
Scotland’s communities are benefiting by £10 million every year as a result of renewable energy projects, the First Minister has said.
North Sea jobs taskforce to continue work
A jobs taskforce set up to help North Sea workers whose jobs are under threat is to be continued “for the foreseeable future”, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. The Scottish Government set up the Energy Jobs Taskforce in January after the sector was hit by the slump in oil prices. Initial plans were for the body, which brings together the industry, the public sector and trade unions, to be in place for six months. But Ms Sturgeon has announced it will continue to meet beyond its original six-month commitment. The First Minister said: “The Scottish Government is fully committed to the oil and gas industry; it has been a true success story and we are working to ensure it will continue to be so.