North Sea skills can support push towards low carbon future, Scottish Government says
The Scottish Government has said the North Sea oil industry’s skills base can help overcome obstacles in the way of its charge to a low carbon future.
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Consultation of state-owned energy company for Scotland due next year
A public consultation on the establishment of a state-owned, not-for-profit energy company will get under way late next year, MSPs have heard.
Transport minister undecided on support for North Sea copters public inquiry
Scotland’s transport minister has yet to decide whether to support calls for an independent public inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety.
Scottish Renewables chief welcomes government budget
Claire Mack, chief executive of Scottish Renewables, has said that she welcomes the Scottish Government's commitment to renewable energy.
Scottish Economy Secretary announces BiFab loan amount
In a statement to MSPs at Holyrood, Economy Secretary Keith Brown confirmed the loan amount being made available to Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) was around £15 million.
‘Laser-like focus’ on helping BiFab, claims Minister
There is “very serious progress” being made in efforts to secure the future of a troubled engineering firm, a Scottish Government minister has said.
Sturgeon to speak at high-level climate discussion
The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, will today take part in a high-level panel discussion on climate change to close the Global Climate Action event in Bonn, Germany.
BiFab: Energy minister says he’s looking for all parties to ‘act in good faith’
Scottish Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy, Paul Wheelhouse said today that everything that can be done is being done to safeguard jobs at Burntisland Fabrications and that he expects all partners to 'act in good faith'.
Renewed hope for BiFab jobs as government and contractors work to ‘find solution’
There was new hope today for workers of troubled Scottish engineering firm Bifab, which employs 1400 people across three sites.
BiFab bosses ‘hopeful’ of a solution over administration and job losses
Bosses at an offshore engineering firm at risk of entering administration say they remain hopeful a solution can be reached to secure the future of the business and its workforce.
Scottish Government to announce further action on fossil fuel vehicles
Speaking at UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany, Scotland’s cabinet secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform, Rosanna Cunningham, is to double down on Scotland’s commitment to reduce diesel and petrol cars.
Scotland ‘could find itself acting alone’ on wave energy post-Brexit
A new report by Imperial College London and the University of Strathclyde has warned that the Scottish Government could find itself ‘alone’ in developing wave energy in the UK after Brexit.
Crossburn wind farm plans thrown out by Scottish Government
A proposal for the erection of new turbines in Highland Perthshire has been rejected by the Scottish Government.
Disappointment felt by Scottish Government over lack of consultation on UK Clean Growth Strategy
The Scottish Government has expressed its disappointment at the lack of UK wide collaboration toward the Clean Growth Strategy and that they were ‘given only one day’s notice to respond’ toward the report.
Everything you need to know: Scotland’s fracking moratorium
The Scottish Government's decision to ban fracking in Scotland has garnered praise and outrage. Energy Voice decided to look back at some of the more memorable moments from the beginning of the moratorium on the issue to present day.
E.ON gets Scottish Government approval for Benbrack Wind Farm
An 18 turbine wind farm is to be built near Dalmellington, Dumfries and Galloway.
Scottish Greens hope ‘end is in sight’ in fight to ban fracking
The Scottish Greens have said they hope the “end is in sight” in their long-running campaign to ban fracking.
Scottish Government urged to set tougher climate change targets
A Scottish international aid charity has launched a campaign urging the Scottish Government to set tougher targets in new climate change legislation.
Agreement on renewables growth in Scottish uplands, but safeguards wanted, says SNH report
Scottish National Heritage appraisal asked local authorities, park authorities and partnership organisations about their future vision of Scotland.
Renewable electricity generation reaches “record high” in Scotland
Renewable electricity generation in Scotland has reached a new "record high", according to the Scottish Government.
Scottish Government receives around 60,000 responses to fracking consultation
A consultation on the use of fracking in Scotland has attracted around 60,000 responses, the First Minister has confirmed.
Oil sector confidence boosts economic outlook for Scotland, report says
Emerging signs that confidence is returning to the oil and gas sector and a resilient labour market have helped ensure Scotland’s economic outlook remains positive, a new report has found.
Scotland’s geographical share of oil revenues negative for first time
Scotland’s geographical share of North Sea oil revenues was negative for the first calendar year on record in 2016, Scottish Government figures show.
Wind farm off Fife back on track
A controversial £2billion Scottish wind farm off the east coast of Scotland has been given another chance after overcoming a major development hurdle.
Derek Mackay: UK budget must do more for North Sea oil and gas industry
Although there are encouraging signs that confidence is beginning to return to the oil and gas industry, the UK Government must do more to ensure its recovery.