As President Trump embarks on his second term, leaders in the global energy sector are examining how potential shifts in immigration policy might impact their workforce and operations.
The UK government has instituted nearly a 50% increase in the minimum salary threshold for those arriving into the country under the Skilled Worker visa route.
The UK government has made several serious commitments towards the country’s quest for energy independence. In addition to issuing hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences this past summer and more to come this autumn, the country also continues its renewables strategy, albeit acknowledging that by 2050 a quarter of UK’s energy needs will still come from oil and gas.
With the offshore market experiencing a post-pandemic recovery, many businesses are endeavouring to recruit in-demand workers to ensure they’re fully resourced to deliver on their programmes.
The UK is a world leader in offshore wind and the sector is expected to create 800,000 jobs by 2030, however, who will fill those roles?
Tackling climate change is an important component of policy agendas across the UK and more broadly on a global scale.
As it continues to grow its track record of contributions to Scotland’s renewables mission, the offshore wind sector is currently making all the right headlines.