North-east jobs warning as SNP raids ScotWind fund in emergency £1bn spending cut
It was hoped the revenue would help the shift from fossil fuel reliance in the vital energy industry.
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SNP leader Flynn calls for clarity on Acorn carbon capture project
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has called for clarity from the UK government over funding for the Acorn carbon capture project in Scotland.
Scotland’s energy firms leave political leaders in no doubt over oil and gas challenge in Aberdeen – here’s what happened
Influential business figures put John Swinney, Anas Sarwar and Douglas Ross on the spot as the general election nears.
General election: where do the parties stand on oil and gas
The energy industry and the North Sea has loomed ever-larger on the political radar. As parties vie for votes ahead of the UK General election on 4 July, leading industry lawyer Graeme Clubley offers his analysis on the impact on the sector of each group's manifesto policies.
Aberdeen election target as political leaders go head to head today on north-east jobs
John Swinney, Anas Sarwar and Douglas Ross will be put on the spot in the Granite City on the same day Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to push a pro-oil line during a visit to Scotland.
Labour says Scotland’s wave energy potential being ‘squandered’ by Holyrood and Westminster
The Scottish Labour party claims Scotland's wave and tidal energy potential is being "squandered" by governments in Holyrood and Westminster.
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.
SNP not against new oil and gas licences, Deputy First Minister says
The SNP is not against new oil and gas licences, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has said.
Sarwar reveals more details on GB Energy and pledges “hundreds of millions” for Grangemouth
A debate of Scottish political leaders ahead of the UK General Election on 4 July revealed more details about the parties' energy policy, including a proposed state-owned energy firm.
SNP signals re-think to ban on future oil and gas exploration
Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan said the SNP will take a "more nuanced" approach than Labour who want to ban future exploration.
A ‘reset’ or a ‘reality check’? Reaction as the Scottish Government scraps climate target
"World class climate emergency leadership requires more than good intentions and setting ambitious goals."
SNP blasts “betrayal” of North East over energy civil servant jobs
Four SNP MPs have called on the UK government to explain the confusion over the number of energy civil servants headed for Aberdeen.
SNP has ‘mountain to climb’ meeting north-east energy job promises, says trade unions chief
Roz Foyer, general secretary of the STUC, said there was “deep concern” among workers about the future of the industry.
Highland energy boss who stood as SNP Westminster candidate quits party for Alba
A Highland energy boss who was one of the driving forces behind the Cromarty Firth green freeport bid has quit the SNP and joined Alba.
Aberdeen firms tell Jeremy Hunt to scrap windfall ‘supertax’
The UK Chancellor is facing calls to remove the controversial tax on oil and gas giants ahead of his spring budget next week.
‘I can’t wait!’: Humza Yousaf goads Labour with call for Aberdeen election showdown in oil tax row
The first minister and Labour leader Anas Sarwar traded claims and insults as the 'traitors' row boiled over at Holyrood.
Yousaf criticises windfall tax plan set out ‘wolf in red rosette’ Labour
Scotland's First Minister has branded Labour a "wolf" in a red rosette as he rejected the party's plans to increase the windfall tax.
Labour will deliver where SNP failed on publically owned energy firm, says Miliband
Ed Miliband has promised Labour will deliver where the SNP has failed with its planned publicly-owned energy company.
SNP calls for renewables tax cut in Autumn Statement
SNP MPs will lobby the Chancellor for a slashing of corporation tax for renewable energy firms as part of the Autumn Statement.
£500m to anchor new offshore supply chain as Humza Yousaf looks beyond oil and gas
A cash injection of £500 million aims to “anchor” a new offshore wind farm supply chain as the north-east economy tries to shift from its reliance on oil and gas.
NHS, fishing and rural policy to dominate day two of SNP conference
Day two of SNP conference will move on from the debate over independence strategy and onto policies affecting communities across Scotland - including fishing, rural transport and healthcare.
Fergus Ewing: Oil and gas debate needs to be more rational and less emotional
Highland SNP rebel Fergus Ewing sets out why he believes oil and gas remains crucial to Scotland's economy
Inside the SNP’s oil and gas problem ahead of party’s Aberdeen conference
First Minister Humza Yousaf wants the region to be the blueprint for a shift to renewable energy, as he plans trip to global climate change conference COP28 in Dubai.
GMB boss slams SNP over oil and gas “hypocrisy”
“The just transition commission has been running for years. The commission has consumed more buffets at lunch time than they have created jobs. The jobs in the Scottish energy transition are all being done halfway round the world.”
SNP leadership hopeful Kate Forbes wants independent Scotland to have Norway-style oil fund
Kate Forbes firmed up her support for oil and gas in the north-east as she insisted profits should be used to set up a special Norway-style wealth fund.