BiFab to compete with debt-heavy Spanish firm for Moray Firth contract
Scottish fabrication firm BiFab will go head-to-head with a debt-ridden Spanish firm for the multi-million Moray East Offshore Windfarm contract, it was revealed yesterday.
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Scotland’s oil and gas sales up 18% to £20billion
Scottish oil and gas sales saw an 18.2% increase to £20billion in the last financial year.
Harbour project hope for government green light
A major project aimed at helping Shetland win more decommissioning work does not hinge entirely on the UK Government agreeing to provide financial support, Scotland’s energy minister said yesterday.
Aberdeen Bay offshore windfarm offers ‘huge potential’, first minister says
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon lauded the “huge potential” for the future of Scotland’s energy sector as she officially opened the Aberdeen Bay offshore windfarm development yesterday.
Scottish Government ‘reviewing’ whether to back helicopter inquiry
The Scottish Government is “reviewing” whether it will back calls for a full public inquiry into helicopter safety offshore.
Renewables ‘key’ to Scottish Government £1.5bn infrastructure hike, says trade body chief
A renewable energy trade body chief has said the sector "can be key" to the country's future, as first minister Nicola Sturgeon announced a £1.5 billion increase in infrastructure spending today.
Paul Wheelhouse: Scotland is an energy rich nation
Scotland has been at the heart of the global oil and gas industry for decades and, more recently, has been a driving force behind the renewable energy revolution, and has demonstrated high ambition with our world-leading targets and frameworks for mitigation of climate change.
Owners insist BiFab ‘100% ready’ for big contracts as rumours circulate
The Canadian owners of BiFab have insisted that its three yards in Scotland are “100% ready” to deliver on big offshore wind contracts, after rumours had been circulating that they were “not fit for purpose”.
Unions to meet Scottish Government to rally support for helicopter inquiry
Unions will meet with Scottish Government ministers next month to rally support for a wide-ranging inquiry into offshore helicopter safety.
Dramatic rise in Scottish community renewables projects
The number of community-owner renewables projects has shot up in Scotland between 2011 and 2017.
Scottish Government deflects criticism from unions over BiFab contracts
The Scottish Government has deflected criticism from the GMB and Unite unions by claiming it is trying to encourage offshore wind developers to use local suppliers.
Unions to travel to Canada for crunch BiFab talks
The GMB and Unite trade unions said today that they will fly to Canada to meet BiFab owners DF Barnes for crunch talks with senior management.
BiFab owners pledge commitment to ‘support’ Scottish yards
A commitment to "support" all three Scottish yards has been pledged by the Canadian owners of BiFab today.
Unions mystified as BiFab owners reveal ‘no job is safe’
The biggest union involved in the “effective closure” of the BiFab yards in Scotland has branded the behaviour of owners “crazy” as it attempts to get clarity on jobs.
Expert group backs Scottish Government’s ‘ambitious’ new emissions target
The head of the UK independent advisory body on climate change has hailed the Scottish Government for setting an "ambitious" new target for cutting emissions.
Labour brand Scottish Government decision to extend fracking licence ‘a shambles’
The Scottish Government has been criticised for extending a fracking licence owned by petrochemical giant Ineos.
Scottish Government causes fracking confusion with Ineos licence extension
The Scottish Government has reportedly extended Ineos's right to frack in Scotland by one year.
Wheelhouse gets connected to islands but loses ‘business’ in reshuffle
Scottish energy minister Paul Wheelhouse lost out on his business mandate in this week's government reshuffle but was handed the responsibility of Scottish islands and getting the country more 'connected'.
Scottish ‘weather conditions’ cause 2018 renewables surge
"Improved weather conditions" for renewable energy in Scotland has seen a dramatic 11% increase in 2018 generation compared with the same period last year.
‘No more than 5%’ of Scots to suffer fuel poverty under new target
"No more than 5% of households in Scotland should be living in fuel poverty by 2040", the Scottish Government said as it set a new target in the issue today.
Energy Minister Wheelhouse to report to transport secretary post-reshuffle
New ministers have been appointed as part of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's cabinet reshuffle.
Ineos loses court challenge to Scottish Government ‘fracking ban’
Petrochemical firm Ineos has lost out in its Court of Session case against the Scottish Government's high profile 'fracking ban'.
Scotland EU negotiator warns of fuel shortage in no deal Brexit
The minister for UK negotiations on Scotland’s place in Europe, Michael Russell, has warned of potential fuel shortages post-Brexit if politicians fail to reach a deal.
Scottish Government energy efficiency scheme hots up
The Scottish Government has announced today that it plans to expand a scheme designed to help homeowners carry out energy efficiency improvements on their property.
Campaigners brand Scotland’s climate change bill ‘hugely disappointing’
The Scottish Government’s draft climate change bill has been branded “hugely disappointing” by campaigners.