Energy

Energy sector launches campaign urging new Prime Minister to back domestic drilling

A coalition of energy firms and trade unions has launched a coordinated Westminster campaign, demanding incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham back domestic North Sea production over foreign imports.

First Minister John Swinney has pressed the UK Government to help speed up development of the proposed Scottish carbon capture cluster

First Minister John Swinney has pressed the UK Government to help speed up development of the proposed Scottish carbon capture cluster

MARK WILLIAMSON

Are SNP Government carbon capture boom claims a waste of hot air?

Capricorn Energy has oil and gas production operations in Egypt

Capricorn Energy has oil and gas production operations in Egypt

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Crude price surges amid £270m takeover bid for Scottish oil firm

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“Right now, Westminster is throwing North Sea workers on the scrapheap and Jackdaw and Rosebank would not only create thousands of Scottish jobs, it would be a massive boost to businesses and local economies the length and breadth of Scotland.”

“Right now, Westminster is throwing North Sea workers on the scrapheap and Jackdaw and Rosebank would not only create thousands of Scottish jobs, it would be a massive boost to businesses and local economies the length and breadth of Scotland.”

SNP MSP breaks ranks and calls for Jackdaw and Rosebank oil fields approval

Commons Energy committee chair calls for 'certainty' on Rosebank and Jackdaw

The Scottish company has agreed to be taken over

The Scottish company has agreed to be taken over

Major Scottish company agrees to be taken over

Oil rigs are stored in the Cromarty Firth during downturns in North Sea drilling activity such as the one recorded last year

Oil rigs are stored in the Cromarty Firth during downturns in North Sea drilling activity such as the one recorded last year

£18bn North Sea investment at risk from bad Government policy choices

Capricorn Energy has oil and gas production interests in Egypt

Capricorn Energy has oil and gas production interests in Egypt

Scottish oil and gas firm in sights of persistent suitor

A wave of renewable energy and infrastructure projects is driving a major recruitment push across the Highlands and Islands

A wave of renewable energy and infrastructure projects is driving a major recruitment push across the Highlands and Islands

£100 billion renewables pipeline drives construction jobs boom across Highlands

First Minister John Swinney in the Holyrood Parliament with economy minister Stephen Flynn, left and deputy FM Jenny Gilruth

First Minister John Swinney in the Holyrood Parliament with economy minister Stephen Flynn, left and deputy FM Jenny Gilruth

MARK WILLIAMSON

SNP Government deluded as outlook darkens for key Scottish industry

Buchan Offshore Wind appoints Kent for major Aberdeenshire wind farm project

Advice Direct Scotland headquarters in Glasgow.
Feature images of staff members June 2025.

Advice Direct Scotland headquarters in Glasgow.
Feature images of staff members June 2025.

Helping Scots navigate benefits: Advice Direct Scotland hiring In-Person Advocates

The Power Networks Demonstration Centre

The Power Networks Demonstration Centre

Lead Scotland’s Net Zero Future: Commercial Director Role at PNDC

Scots urged to submit energy meter readings before Ofgem price cap increase