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.
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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.
Updated: Union anger as UK energy minister ‘unable to attend’ wind summit
Union officials have hit out after Westminster said UK Energy Minister Claire Perry would not attend next week's offshore wind summit in Edinburgh.
Exclusive: Government-led summit to probe dearth of wind supply chain deals
Westminster and the Scottish Government are to lead a summit into the awarding of contracts to the offshore wind supply chain as foreign firms continue to cash in on UK work.
Scottish supply chain success story ‘is possible’, wind industry insider claims
A Scottish offshore wind insider claimed last night a Westminster and Scottish Government-led supply chain summit simply "exposes the fact that British engineering is not the cheapest in the world".
Shell receives £113m UK tax refund in 2018
Oil giant Shell received a £113 million tax refund from the UK Government in 2018.
North Sea recruiter embroiled in racism row over job advert
A North Sea recruiter has been blasted for posting a job advert which “unlawfully” discriminated against Polish workers.
Group to push for more UK floating wind projects
Energy firms including Shell and Equinor have joined a new group to push for further deployment of floating offshore wind technology in the UK.
Industrial strategy ‘too focused’ on offshore wind, urge MPs
The Government is being urged to do more to engage with industries such as steel, retail and hospitality as they risk being "left behind".
Wind sector deal marks ‘welcome change’ in tone from UK Government
Today the UK Offshore Wind Sector welcomed the new sector deal with the UK Government.