Scottish Tories win cross-party support to shift energy target
A cross-party consensus has been reached by the Scottish Conservatives to bring Scotland’s energy efficiency target forward by 10 years.
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Ineos accuses Scottish Government of ‘Alice-in-Wonderland’ approach to fracking
Petrochemical giant Ineos has accused the Scottish Government of taking an "Alice-in-Wonderland" approach to fracking at the conclusion of a legal challenge at Scotland's highest civil court.
Scottish Government announces £3.5m for social housing energy efficiency
Funding of £3.5 million has been announced to help social housing landlords make their properties more energy efficient.
Scotland must ‘capture the economic benefits’ of renewable energy, says Sturgeon
While outlining the Scottish Government planned £54.5 million fund to tackle fuel poverty, first minister Nicola Sturgeon said today that Scotland needs to "capture the economic benefits" that renewable energy offers.
Scottish Government invests £1.9million in north-east decommissioning hub
The Scottish Government has invested £1.9million in the Oil and Gas Technology Centre's (OGTC) new decommissioning hub in Aberdeenshire.
MPs to examine future of Scottish oil and gas sector
MPs have launched an inquiry into the future of the oil and gas industry in Scotland.
Labour criticises Scottish Government over decision not to publish oil and gas bulletins
The Scottish Government has been accused of “actively disowning” the North Sea oil industry after it emerged ministers have no plans to publish further oil and gas bulletins.
Ministers under fire after North Sea bulletin axed
The Scottish Government was accused of “actively disowning” the North Sea industry last night after it emerged its oil and gas analytical bulletin had been officially dumped.
Chinese firm announces intent to create north-east offshore jobs boom
A Chinese ocean engineering company has announced its strategic intent to establish a project base in Scotland during a meeting with the First Minister.
Scottish Government’s decision to call in Inch Cape application questioned
Opposition parties have questioned the Scottish Government’s decision to call in a planning application for a wind farm development.
Scottish state-owned energy company benefits set out in new report
A new state-owned energy company could help boost the economy and alleviate fuel poverty, new analysis shows.
BiFab workers ‘in the dark’ over future
Workers affected by the proposed deal to save Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) are being “left in the dark” as attempts to save the company drag on, union officials claim.
New Scottish jobs boost as Aggreko to develop £33million power project
A Scottish-based global power supply firm has announced a £33 million innovation project bringing more than 20 jobs.
Scotland hit record renewables generation in 2017
New figures on renewable energy generation have shown that Scotland hit a record year in 2017 with the country seeing 68.1% of gross electricity consumption met by renewables.
Wheelhouse calls for Westminster to back low cost renewables
Scottish energy minister Paul Wheelhouse has urged the UK Government to review its position on low cost renewables and recognise the challenges faced by remote island projects.
BiFab situation ‘make or break’ as unions, government rally support
GMB Union boss have said they are not resigned to the closure of BiFab yards or the loss of jobs, but that next week’s Scottish Government meeting is make or break.
Energy minister says getting BiFab out of danger ‘always going to be challenging’
Scotland's energy minister said today that steering Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab) out of harm's way was always "going to be challenging".
Scottish Government pledges BiFab support as firm faces fresh challenges
The announcement yesterday that Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) is being sued by German business partner, EEW, has provoked a pledge of support from the Scottish Government.
Reform to Scottish Crown Estate opens door to community renewable projects
Plans to reform legislation around Scotland’s Crown Estate could open the door to community controlled assets and new renewable energy projects.
BiFab sued by German business partner
Beleaguered Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) is being sued by its German business partner and energy firm, EEW.
Scottish jobs recovery fuels muted North Sea optimism
The announcement that Scottish unemployment fell by 1,000 over recent months has sparked muted optimism within the North Sea oil and gas sector.
Scottish climate change spending causes concern
A Holyrood Committee has expressed concerns over how cash for tackling climate change has been allocated in this year’s budget.
Brexit could lead to oil worker exodus, Oil and Gas UK warns
Post-Brexit visas could lead to the oil industry losing workers to other countries, an Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) manager has told MPs.
Scottish councils ignore £4.5million UK-wide electric vehicle payout
A UK-wide government funding scheme for the implementation of electric vehicle (EV) charge points has gone unclaimed by every council in Scotland.
Opinion: Oil part of Scotland’s energy mix despite low carbon objectives
Scotland’s oil and gas industry has helped power the Scottish and UK economy for decades. Our new Energy Strategy confirms that the sector has a major role to play.