Zero Carbon Campaign publishes white paper outlining need for new carbon pricing
A leading environmental group is calling on the UK Government to price energy emissions more effectively in order to meet net zero targets.
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Shetland eyes ‘more of that tax take’ from oil revenues in self-determination bid
The leader of Shetland Islands Council has said the region wants “to retain more of that tax take” from oil and gas revenues in its self-determination bid.
Brits ready to hand government more power on climate change
The British public wants government to play a bigger role in tackling climate change, including bringing forward a ban on diesel and gasoline cars and taxing frequent fliers.
Warning of ‘imminent’ consultations on North Sea job losses as UK furlough nears end
A union and an employment law specialist have warned of "imminent" consultations on North Sea job losses as the UK Government furlough scheme comes to an end next month.
Updated: Experts predict carbon emissions criteria will be incorporated in UK licensing regime
The UK Government revealed today that it would launch a review of the offshore oil and gas licensing regime as part of its efforts to achieve net-zero.
UK Government announces plans to quadruple offshore wind power by 2030
The UK Government will conduct a review of current energy infrastructure at sea as it sets its sights on expanding offshore renewables.
Acorn CCS project in line for share of UK Government funding
A major Aberdeenshire project could be in line for a share of a multi-million-pound UK Government scheme to fuel low-carbon jobs.
Energy organisations join forces to fast-track transition and create new green jobs
Two leading energy technology and innovation organisations have teamed up to help accelerate the United Kingdom’s transition to net zero.
UK Government launches Hydrogen Advisory Council
The UK Government has launched a new Hydrogen Advisory Council as part of efforts to cut emissions.
Westminster to relax planning rules for the construction of ‘bigger’ renewable energy batteries
The UK Government has said it will relax planning legislation to make it easier for companies to construct "bigger" batteries for the storage of renewable energy from solar and wind farms across the UK.
UK Government can create 12,000 renewables jobs by ‘lifting capacity caps’, trade body claims
A clean energy trade body has urged the UK Government to “lift capacity caps” to entice £20 billion of investment and create 12,000 renewables jobs.
UK Government gives go-ahead for ‘Covid-19 delayed’ Vattenfall North Sea wind project
Swedish wind developer Vattenfall has been given the go-ahead for a giant Southern North Sea wind project after the UK Government overturned a decision that would delay the project.
Thousands to ‘virtually’ lobby UK Government over green-focused recovery to pandemic
More than 11,000 people have signed up to take part in a virtual lobbying of MPs to call for a green-focused recovery to the coronavirus pandemic that tackles the climate and nature crises.
Scottish Government accepts £26m funding share to help businesses cut carbon emissions
A multi-million pound Barnett formula transfer will be used by the Scottish Government to help high energy usage businesses cut emissions.
UK Government ‘under pressure’ to deliver on energy efficiency manifesto pledge
The Government is under pressure to deliver on its manifesto commitment to invest billions of pounds in insulating homes as part of a green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Scottish marine energy sector must be ‘nurtured’ to be commercial success, Malin Group says
A Scottish engineering firm has called on the UK and Scottish governments to create “crucial” connections to help the country’s marine energy sectors.
Call to resurrect Scottish Government oil jobs taskforce as thousands face redundancy
A call has been made to resurrect a Scottish Government programme to protect oil and gas jobs as thousands of workers face redundancy.
UK Chancellor extends current Covid-19 furlough scheme by four months
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a four month extension to the current UK Government Covid-19 furlough scheme.
North Sea role in net zero push ‘not a given’ and dependent on sector recovery, OGUK boss warns
Representative body Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has repeated its call for sector support and said its role in the push to meet net zero emissions is "not a given".
Climate advisers urge UK Government to invest in green technology post-Covid-19
More investment in broadband instead of building roads should be part of a "green" package of measures to rebuild the economy, climate advisers have urged.
Norway’s rare tax changes to save oil industry would be ‘very welcome’ in UK, says expert
Norway has outlined plans for “extremely rare” changes to its tax regime to save the crisis-hit oil industry which would be “very welcome” for UK firms, according to an expert.
North-east politicians call for sector deal in wake of oil and gas job loss prediction
A number of prominent north-east politicians have called for the UK Government to fast-track a long awaited oil and gas sector deal following a new report by representative body Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) that claimed the industry could see tens of thousands of job losses due to Covid-19.
Up to 30k oil jobs could be lost as Covid-19 energy sector impact deepens, OGUK report warns
Up to 30,000 oil jobs are predicted to go, along with billions of pounds in investment, due to Covid-19 and a 20-year low in oil prices.
Aberdeen MP accuses Treasury of ‘complete and continued silence’ on energy industry help
Pressure continues to build on the UK Treasury to inject cash into the north-east energy industry.
UK Government extends eligibility date for coronavirus furlough scheme to help ‘200,000’ workers
The UK Government has extended the cut-off date for workers to be eligible for its coronavirus jobs retention scheme, expected to benefit 200,000 people.