Peterhead power station protesters lock themselves to Holyrood – and send key to north-east energy minister
Extinction Rebellion activists oppose SNP plans to open a second gas station and carbon capture facilities.
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Ministers ‘misled’ on environmental impact of new power plant, campaigners claim
Ministers have been “misled” over the environmental impact of a proposed new gas-fired power station in Aberdeenshire, environmentalists have claimed.
Campaigners complain over ministers’ handling of plans for new gas power plant
Climate campaigners have complained about Scottish ministers’ handling of plans for a new gas-fuelled power station in Peterhead.
Peterhead Power Station expansion faces ire over increased emissions
The expansion of Peterhead Power Station has come under fire from environmental campaign groups after it emerged both the new and old gas plants could be kept running concurrently in the case it is needed for security of supply.
New CCS report should spell end for Peterhead project, claim campaigners
Environmentalists have reignited calls for a job-creating north-east low carbon project to be axed after the release of a “damning” new report.
Plans for trailblazing Peterhead CCS power station lodged with government
Plans for new north-east low-carbon power station - that could create and support scores of green jobs - have taken a “major step” forwards.
SSE and Equinor enter Peterhead and Keadby projects in CCS funding contest
SSE Thermal and Equinor have formally submitted two low-carbon projects into a competition for UK Government funding.
SSE Thermal: Focussing on flexibility for a net zero future
The countdown to COP26 is well and truly upon us. In a few short weeks, world leaders will gather in Glasgow for crucial talks on climate change, with a focus on cutting carbon to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
SSE Thermal recruits eight new apprentices at Peterhead Power Station
Several youngsters have landed apprenticeships at a north-east power station.
There can be no COP outs on the road to net zero
From Peterhead on the Aberdeenshire coast all the way down to Medway in the south east of England, we’re proud of the role SSE Thermal’s power stations play in keeping the lights on for homes, businesses, and communities across the UK.
Activists block access to Peterhead Power Station, accuse SSE of greenwashing
Activists blocked the entrance to Peterhead Power Station this morning in a protest against site operator SSE’s sponsorship of the COP26 summit.
SSE and Equinor unveil plans for ‘cutting-edge’ CCS power station in Peterhead
Plans for a new low-carbon power station in the north-east, which would support hundreds of jobs during the construction and operation phase, have been unveiled.
Capturing a golden opportunity for Scotland
Since 1980, Peterhead Power Station, in the North East of Scotland, has played an essential role in keeping the lights on across the country. This has rarely been more evident than over the last year, with our critical workers ensuring the station continues to provide the energy needed throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
SSE faces backlash over COP26 sponsorship and Peterhead Power Station role
SSE, operator of the Peterhead Power Station, is facing backlash from various climate groups after being announced as one of the first sponsors of the COP26 summit in Glasgow.
Power to the People: Keeping the lights on at Peterhead Power Station
While many jobs can be done remotely, operating a power station is still a hands-on job for workers at Peterhead Power Station - and keeping the lights on is critical.
North-east facility ranked Scotland’s prime culprit harming air quality
A north-east power station has topped the list of Scotland’s air polluters, but bosses insist a sharp rise in toxic fumes was caused by freezing weather.
SSE announces plans to axe Peterhead Power Station jobs
Energy giant SSE has announced it is slashing jobs at a north-east power station following years of uncertainty.
Scottish energy sector facing MPA bill of £15m
Energy firms could bear the brunt of a £15 million bill if new marine nature reserves are created off the west and north-east coasts, it has emerged.
North-east in ‘dirty-dozen’ of top polluters
Official new figures have revealed Buchan as the home of two of the most environmentally unfriendly industrial sites in Scotland.
Plans unveiled for major upgrade to Peterhead Power Station
Plans have been unveiled for a major upgrade of a north-east power plant.
Energy course should ‘give girls the confidence to step forward’, say Shell
And social investment adviser John Raine believes that the scheme has given rise to the first signs of re-balancing the gender gap.
MP meeting energy chiefs to discuss Peterhead Power Station
A north-east MP is meeting energy bosses tomorrow to discuss the future of Peterhead Power Station.
MSP ‘astonished’ as under-threat Peterhead power station priced out of market
An MSP yesterday called for the UK Government to overhaul grid transmission charges to help keep Peterhead power station alive.
Fear for future as Peterhead power station put under review
The future of Peterhead’s power station is under threat after SSE announced a review.
SSE fails to win capacity auction bid for Peterhead Power Station
Energy provider SSE said it has secured agreements to provide 3,150MW of de-rated electricity generation capacity from October 2019 to September 2020 at a price of £18 per kilowatt. The company said the move was as a result of the GB Capacity Market Auction process.