Plans to remove support for oilfield technology and services exports wont necessarily inhibit supply chain growth, according to an industry expert.
A trade union boss says making Scots go into quarantine hotels when they return from overseas oil jobs is “utter madness”.
Infrastrata has announced the acquisition of the Methil and Arnish yards of the collapsed Scottish manufacturer Burntisland Fabrication (Bifab).
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has said oil and gas workers travelling back into Scotland could be granted exemption from enforced quarantine measures.
An Orkney-based renewables research centre will join a consortium exploring the opportunities for the floating wind and hydrogen supply chains in Scotland and France.
In his latest column, former UK Energy Minister Brian Wilson questions the Scottish Government's withdrawal of support for oil service exporters.
The Scottish Government is taking further steps to try and ensure workers have the skills needed to adjust and benefit from the energy transition.
Oil industry chiefs have asked for an “urgent meeting” with Scottish Ministers to highlight the “unintended consequences” a trade policy shift could have on the north-east’s fragile supply chain.
Calls have been made for the Scottish Government not to “ignore” the concerns that face Aberdeen and the Highlands during Thursday’s budget announcement, after an oil and gas downturn and thousands of job losses have plagued the region.
A Scottish firm has clinched its maiden contract for dismantling offshore platforms at a facility in Methil, Fife.
Energy Voice, and numerous other media outlets, covered the Scottish Government’s Hydrogen Policy Statement issued on the 21st December. The policy statement was informed by the Scottish hydrogen: assessment report issued on the same day.
Holyrood has pledged to give the hydrogen sector £100 million over the next five years in order to support a green recovery and a just transition to net zero.
The oil and gas industry contributed £9 billion in gross value added to the Scottish economy last year, more than 5% of GDP.
The Scottish Government has been praised for “raising the stakes” in the fight against climate change after it published updated proposals to slash carbon emissions.
Western Isles councillors are confident that Burntisland Fabrications’ (BiFab) decision to call in administrators will “free up” the firm’s Lewis yard, making it available for new operators to move in.
Scottish manufacturing firm Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab) has been placed into administration, the company has confirmed.
The UK and Scottish governments have been urged to set five-yearly targets for North Sea production cuts, using the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity to "show global leadership" and "reshape" the industry for net zero.
The UK and Scottish governments have no legal route to provide further financial support to Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab), according to a joint statement from both sides.
Scotland is facing a “planning logjam” which could jeopardise the country’s 2045 net zero targets, according to new research.
An Aberdeen start-up firm’s technology for slashing oil well decommissioning costs has passed its first North Sea trial with flying colours.
Crown Estate Scotland (CES) made a £12 million revenue profit in its most recent financial year, surpassing its target of £8million to be returned for public spending, according to annual accounts published by the organisation.
The Scottish Government has claimed its ability to exercise climate powers is “under threat” over the lack of movement on a UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
Costs involved with decarbonising the UK’s economy to net zero have fallen in the last year, according to the Committee on Climate Change (CCC).
The Scottish Government cannot legally provide any more financial support to the struggling BiFab yards, Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop has said.
The next Scottish Government should establish a Net-zero Energy Commission to provide the country with a national pathway which would bring society together as it works towards a greener future, Scottish Renewables says.