Government urged to ‘get fracking’
Finance Secretary John Swinney has been urged to exploit an emerging new energy source to lower bills and create jobs.
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North Sea fracking could play key role
Fracking for shale gas under the North Sea could be the key to meeting the country’s future energy needs, according to a powerful group of MPs.
Expansion at onshore operators organisation
An oil and gas association representing onshore exploration and production companies has recruited its first chief executive as part of expansion plans.
Pupils delve into energy
Pupils from Bucksburn Academy have been tackling head-on the energy issues facing Scotland and the world in a series of seminars at the school.
Taqa still optimistic over North Sea
The head of Abu Dhabi's state energy company has said he is still optimistic about investing in the North Sea, providing the incentives are right.
Project driven by young people re-thinking energy
A north-east school is leading the way on re-thinking our future energy needs - and is hoping to spread the word to schools in Germany, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands in the process.
Global outlook essential to maintain north-east’s position
The next generation of oil and gas industry leaders were advised last night that an international outlook was essential if the north-east were to capitalise on an ever-changing worldwide trading climate.