Scottish government grants £2m to Acorn CCS pipeline project
The Scottish government has announced £2 million in funding for the Acorn carbon capture and storage (CCS) project centred on the St Fergus gas terminal.
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Swinney to set out new funding for ‘landmark’ carbon capture project
John Swinney will set out new Scottish Government funding for a “landmark” carbon capture and storage project in the north east.
Campaigners complain over ministers’ handling of plans for new gas power plant
Climate campaigners have complained about Scottish ministers’ handling of plans for a new gas-fuelled power station in Peterhead.
Net Zero secretary’s maternity leave to begin on July 1
Scotland’s Net Zero Secretary will begin her maternity leave on July 1, being replaced by her junior minister.
Scottish Government again misses target for reducing emissions
The Scottish Government has again missed its emissions reduction target, figures show.
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.
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.
UK and Scottish governments ‘sleepwalking’ on future of Grangemouth refinery
Both of Scotland’s governments have been accused of “sleepwalking towards disaster” on protecting the future of Scotland’s only oil refinery.
Study finds majority of Brits want increased net zero efforts, ban on North Sea oil and gas licences
'Britain Talks Climate' survey also finds majority of Brits favour a ban on new North Sea oil and gas licences.
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."
Updated: Scottish Government rolls back climate goals
The Scottish government is to abandon its ambitious climate target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
South Korea’s HD Hyundai signs Scottish floating wind manufacturing pact
Agreement covering the design and manufacture of floating offshore wind substructures heralded as a "vote of confidence" in Scotland
A further 26 Scotwind supply chain projects advance to SIM Stage 2
A further 26 Scotwind offshore wind supply chain projects have advanced to the second stage of the Strategic Investment Model (SIM) process.
Holyrood committee calls for ‘clarity’ over future of Just Transition Fund
MSPs are demanding the Scottish Government provide “clarity” over the future of a fund set up to help the north east refocus its economy on greener alternatives to oil and gas.
Scottish offshore wind port projects move to second stage of SIM process
Scottish Government announces Stage 2 projects under the Strategic Investment Model
SSE Renewables plans approved for 125MW Cloiche Wind Farm in the Scottish Highlands
The Scottish Government has granted consent to SSE Renewables for its proposed 29 turbine Cloiche Wind Farm located in the Scottish Highlands.
Top academic warns Scot Gov against using forward oil prices to calculate proposed £20bn investment fund
A leading petroeconomist has cautioned the Scottish Government against relying on forward oil prices when forecasting its future spend.