Labour confirms budget funding for HAR1 green hydrogen projects
The UK Labour government has confirmed £2 billion of funding for 11 green hydrogen projects in its Autumn Budget.
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GB Energy chair will not be based in Aberdeen
Jurgen Maier, the publicly owned energy company’s boss, will be staying hundreds of miles away.
Why the EPL is putting both our North Sea industry and climate change goals at risk
The Autumn Budget is a chance for the government to make a bold statement on the energy transition.
Labour promises to make Scotland ‘clean energy superpower’ with GB Energy
Labour has promised that GB Energy will make Scotland a “clean energy superpower”.
Windfall tax concern ‘looms large’ over north-east businesses
The windfall tax on the North Sea energy sector remains a key concern for north-east businesses ahead of this month’s budget, according to a survey.
‘Climate Change Act 2’ essential to UK, industrialist Dale Vince to tell Labour
Green industrialist Dale Vince will join campaigners calling on Labour to introduce stronger environmental protections.
Government not ‘sleepwalking’ over Grangemouth, says Starmer
The Prime Minister has said his Government is not “sleepwalking” into potential “industrial devastation” over the closure of the Grangemouth refinery.
Ed Miliband says Labour will take on clean energy ‘blockers’
Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband has vowed to “take on the blockers, the delayers, the obstructionists” to build clean energy infrastructure.
North Sea must ‘look beyond’ windfall tax to be ‘open for business’
UK energy minister Michael Shanks has urged North Sea investors to "look beyond" the government's proposed windfall tax, despite warnings the oil and gas sector is "under threat".
Labour’s North Sea tax hike to land £13 billion blow to UK economy, OEUK says
UK government plans to raise the windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas firms could cause a £13 billion hit to the UK economy between 2025 and 2029, a report has found.
Labour policy ‘blitz’ on clean energy backed by public, polling suggests
The Government’s clean energy policy “blitz” is getting noticed by the public and appears popular, polling suggests.
Key role for Wales in making Britain an energy superpower
Sir Keir Starmer said his hopes of making Britain an “energy superpower” will include a key role for Wales, ahead of a wind farm visit with the new First Minister.
Labour government promises UK energy independence
New government, new policies and a thirst for energy independence, but what does this grandiose phrase mean? Independence from volatile international prices, from the UK’s “broken energy market” or from the tyranny of utilities? Labour is not suggesting a UK oil and gas sector renaissance; the country will instead become a clean energy superpower. But is this achievable and is it desirable?
UKSIF accuses North Sea firms of ‘delaying tactics’ and ‘failing to invest’ in energy transition
The windfall tax is an "appropriate mechanism" because North Sea oil and gas firms have "consistently failed to invest" in the energy transition, according to the head of a sustainable finance group.
Treasury minister meets with oil and gas leaders in Aberdeen to calm EPL fears
OEUK says next few weeks will be "critical" as Treasury Minister promises ongoing talks on windfall tax changes ahead of October budget.
GMB and BRINDEX urge UK government to listen to oil and gas workers
GMB, one of Labour's biggest financial backers and a group made up of the North Sea's biggest independent producers, have joined forces to warn about the impact government's plans on workers.
Aberdeen councillors say Labour’s windfall tax puts just transition at risk
Aberdeen councillors, including Labour members, have unanimously backed a motion agreeing the UK government's windfall tax policy puts jobs and a just transition at risk.
Labour Government brings opportunities and changes for our energy industry
Labour’s manifesto called for Britain to become a "clean energy superpower" and they have wasted no time in reaffirming their policies and priorities.
Windfall tax changes to ‘hasten demise’ of North Sea
North Sea observers decry "utter economic insanity" as UK government confirms windfall tax increase and extension to March 2030.
Labour councillor says business group to blame if GB Energy snubs Aberdeen
An Aberdeen Labour councillor said the "negativity" of local business leaders will be to blame if his party does not select the Granite City as the headquarters for GB Energy.
What’s at stake for UK North Sea as Labour Government sets out its energy policy
The UK’s newly elected Labour government has laid out its plans to boost clean energy, but questions remain about the future of North Sea oil and gas.
GB Energy, SAF support among Labour pledges in King’s Speech
Labour promised to “take the brakes off Britain” as it unveiled its energy policy priorities in the King's Speech today.
UK energy industry ‘deeply concerned’ ahead of King’s speech
King Charles is set to deliver a speech at the opening of parliament as Labour wants to enact change, however, the energy sector is still “deeply concerned.”
More than 700 business leaders demand Labour bases GB Energy in Aberdeen
Labour has promised to headquarter its public energy firm in Scotland - but is yet to stay where exactly it will be based.
Labour weighs increasing UK wind funding for August’s auction
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s new government is considering increasing subsidies for offshore wind developers in an upcoming auction, part of a bid to remain on track for ambitious clean energy goals.