‘Jobs scandal cannot continue’ unions warn ahead of crunch offshore wind summit
Scottish trade unions are to warn top bosses and government that “the job losses scandal has to stop” during an offshore wind summit at Holyrood today.
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UK Government onshore wind policy has ‘damaged’ the sector, Scottish director claims
The UK Government's onshore wind policy has "damaged" the sector and its supply chain, according to a Scottish trade body director.
Concern over UK emissions target due to number of onshore wind farms installed in 2019
A renewable energy trade body has voiced concern over the UK's ability to meet its net zero emissions target due to the small number of onshore wind farms installed in 2019.
Renewables should be high on new UK government’s agenda as climate conference beckons – SSE
Jim Smith, Managing Director of SSE Renewables, calls on the UK Government to recognise the unique opportunity of COP26 and help shape the climate change fight.
Government report reveals CNOOC as North Sea’s largest taxpayer, Shell sits lowest
A government report has revealed CNOOC was the biggest tax spender in the North Sea last year while energy giant Shell paid the least on balance after a reimbursement.
Oil industry welcomes new UK government ahead of sector deal and IR35 changes
The oil and gas industry has welcomed the new UK government as it looks ahead to a “transformational” sector deal and braces for tax changes for thousands of contractors.
New smart metre deadline impossible to achieve, energy chiefs warn
The Government's new smart meter rollout timetable for a device in 85% of homes by 2024 cannot be met, the energy industry has warned.
Contractor in hot water for ‘mistakenly’ underpaying workers at giant Scottish wind project
An asset integrity firm with bases in Aberdeen has come under fire for claiming it “unintentionally” underpaid workers at a giant Scottish wind farm project.
Cut-rate labour at North Sea wind projects ‘blocking’ oil workers from sector
Firms paying cut-rate wages are stifling the flow of skilled oil and gas workers into the offshore wind sector, according to those representing North Sea seafarers.
UK Gov ‘independently’ concluded Iran responsible for oil plant attacks, Dominic Raab says
The UK Government "carefully and independently" came to the conclusion that Iran was responsible for missile strikes on a Saudi oil plant, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has said.
Energy firms given until 2024 in further delay to smart meter rollout
Energy suppliers have been given an extra four years to roll out smart meters into every home in the country, the Government has revealed.
SSE’s £260m Orkney energy transmission link given go-ahead by Ofgem
A planned £260 million transmission link from the Orkney to the mainland has been given the go-ahead by Ofgem following a consultation.
Scottish firms urged to prepare for a no-deal recession
Businesses throughout Scotland are being urged to prepare for a recession as the threat of a no-deal Brexit becomes “increasingly real”.
Spending review does not give renewable workers ‘clarity’ on future of sector, trade body boss says
The new spending review laid out by the UK Government does not give Scottish renewable energy workers "clarity" on the future of their sector, the boss of an energy trade body has said.
Scot Gov ‘regrets’ offshore wind supply chain lockout, Wheelhouse says
Scotland's Energy Minister said yesterday that his government "regrets" the lack of provision made for local firms within rules for offshore wind project auctions.
Iran oil tanker tensions show need for naval expansion, Foreign Secretary says
Tensions in the Gulf make the case for strengthening the Royal Navy, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said.
Damning climate report shows UK has to ‘pick up the racket’ on renewables investment
A new report accusing the UK Government of complacency over carbon emissions has been backed by a renewable energy trage body who claimed there was a "void" between ambition and policy.
Government has ‘Dad’s Army’ approach to coping with climate change
The Government has a "ramshackle, Dad's Army" approach to making sure England can cope with the impacts of rising temperatures, its climate advisers warn.
New poll shows majority of Conservative voters back onshore wind
A Highland Conservative MSP has said it is "not at all surprising" that a new poll shows a majority of Tory voters back onshore wind.
UK Government ‘putting the brakes on’ renewables development, Sir Ed Davey claims
Liberal Democrat leadership candidate Sir Ed Davey has accused the UK Government of putting "the brakes on" renewable energy.
Government ‘strangely silent’ on BP-Greenpeace standoff
Both the UK and Scottish governments have been strangely silent on the highly dangerous game of cat and mouse being played out in the North Sea between an offshore giant and activists from Greenpeace.
OGA releases policy position in ‘support’ of energy transition
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has published its white paper on the organisation's role in the energy transition.
UK to make net zero emissions law
The UK is to set a legally binding target to end its contribution to climate change by 2050, Prime Minister Theresa May has announced.
UK energy minister to take ‘leave of absence’
UK energy minister Claire Perry is taking a leave of absence to look after an ill relative, Downing Street said.
Scottish MP calls on UK Government to ‘rule out’ fracking
An SNP MP has called on the Government to "finally follow Scotland's lead and rule out fracking" across the UK.