Energy secretary talks Scotland investment in Aberdeen visit
UK energy secretary Ed Miliband is set to visit Aberdeen on Thursday, promoting billions of potential funding and policy measures to support Scotland's energy sector.
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Skills should be top of agenda post election, OPITO chief
The UK can position itself as a global leader in energy safety and competence with a renewed focus on skills and training, according to industry body OPITO.
200,000 people’s ‘livelihoods depend on the sector’ – OEUK hammers home importance of UK jobs
OEUK has played up the importance of the energy sector on UK jobs as the country gears up for an election in its latest report.
Labour to propose offshore skills passport
A Labour government would create an offshore skills passport to allow workers to move between fossil fuels and renewables.
RenewableUK, OEUK announce ‘energy skills passport’ prototype
Bodies from the oil, gas and offshore wind industry have reached an agreement to trial an ‘energy skills passport’ that will allow cross-sector recognition of industry training and expertise, according to a joint statement released by RenewableUK and OEUK.
What’s happening with the oil and gas skills passport?
Backed with up to £5m from the Scottish Government, the delayed skills passport is not expected until well into the new year.
Talent and timing: Can Aberdeen’s oil and gas skills make the energy transition?
A huge energy transition opportunity awaits, meantime Aberdeen needs to retain its oil and gas skills base.
Energy minister vows ‘commitment to listening’ to sector
Addressing a session on skills and the energy transition, Scottish energy minister Gillian Martin said she would listen to the industry to ensure a supportive policy landscape.
Landmark UK wind reports calls out wait for oil skills passport
A major report delivered to the UK Government on offshore wind has called out a lack of alignment between bodies in delivering a skills passport for oil and gas workers.
The future is looking bright if we continue to collaborate and innovate
As we approach the festive season and the end of an eventful 2022, it’s not only a time to reflect on our successes and learnings but an opportunity to look to the future.
North Sea oil revival may hinder renewables firm’s attempts to attract workers
A shortage of skilled workers is already costing the UK dear as various industries try in vain to attract staff.
Exclusive: Skills passport to ‘transform’ North Sea oil and gas workforce
Plans have been set out on creation of a “critical” and long-awaited skills passport to help oil and gas workers transition into renewables.