MORE than 15,000 people are currently detailed on a new interactive map unveiled by Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

Working in the energy industry, they are employed in around 130 businesses in renewable energy (wind, wave, tidal), oil and gas and nuclear decommissioning.

The map shows the figures for full-time equivalent jobs in the different areas.

The launch of the map coincided with the meeting of the National Renewables Advisory Group in Inverness, chaired by Energy Minister Fergus Ewing.

Mr Ewing said: "The expertise, energy infrastructure and vast renew-able energy potential available in the area has secured thousands of jobs and will continue to see the benefit from our significant energy resources."