New figures show nearly 43,000 jobs supported by Scottish renewables
The clean energy industry supported the equivalent of just under 43,000 Scottish jobs in 2021, according to new estimates published by Scottish Renewables.
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‘Majority’ of Scottish businesses have net-zero plans in place
A new survey finds that more than half of Scottish businesses are committed to achieving net-zero, but that costs will affect the bottom line amid pandemic recovery.
Survey shows lift in optimism for UK oil industry, more firms target renewables
A new survey has highlighted a “significant improvement” in confidence levels among North Sea oil and gas contractors who are also increasingly looking to weigh in for the energy transition.
North Sea firms warn further job losses on the horizon, confidence falls to lowest level since 2015
Around a fifth of North Sea oil and gas contractors have warned they expect to make further job cuts in 2021 as they continue to deal with ongoing turmoil in the sector.
Oil and gas operators to let their voices be heard
Oil and gas firms, contractors and operators are to be asked for their views on how coronavirus has impacted the sector.
Top economists to address Covid-19 challenges at breakfast event
Some of the UK’s top economists are to address the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic in the Press and Journal’s first digital business breakfast tomorrow.
Economists to offer up post-virus predictions
Coronavirus has put an unimaginable strain, not just on the national economy but on industries across the world.
Opportune moment for north-east energy transition, top economist says
One of Scotland’s top economists has said the Covid-19 crisis may usher in a “window of opportunity” to support the north-east energy transition.
Attracting, incentivising and retaining staff — the EMI scheme option
Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce’s 31st Oil and Gas Survey painted a positive picture for the oil and gas sector.
Professor urges Granite City to diversify to thrive
Enormous changes are afoot to help grow the Aberdeen economy in the coming years as uncertainty and fierce competition from other growing cities become the new norm.
Worst of oil downturn ‘over’, new survey shows
The worst of the oil and gas downturn is over, a new survey shows.
RBS says Scotland’s economy still ‘fragile’
Royal Bank of Scotland says weak sterling has delivered a boost for Scottish exporters but also warns economic growth north of the border remains “fragile”.
Oil downturn keeps Scottish economy lagging behind UK, report says
Economic growth forecasts for Scotland have been increased but remain “weak“ for the next few years and hampered by Brexit uncertainty, according to a new report.
More oil firms calling bottom on downturn, survey shows
North-sea job losses have not slowed down over the past year, but there are signs that industry has turned a corner, the 25th Oil and Gas Survey said.
Brexit highly likely to damage Scotland’s economy, forecast warns
It is highly likely that Scotland’s economy will be damaged if the UK votes to leave the EU, according to independent forecasters.
Chamber boss sees some “shards of light”
The latest Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC)/Fraser of Allander Oil and Gas Survey is the first since Russell Borthwick became AGCC chief executive earlier this year.