Oil and gas

A demonstration was held outside the Scottish Parliament by climate campaigners

Glasgow City Council endorses global treaty calling for end to fossil fuels

Lord Malcolm Offord

Lord Malcolm Offord

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Scottish Tories appoint oil tycoon and Lord to party leadership roles

Protesters gathered outside the Court of Session as the first submission was heard on Tuesday

Protesters gathered outside the Court of Session as the first submission was heard on Tuesday

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Legal challenge against Rosebank oil field begins in Edinburgh

Protesters demonstrate against the UK Government decision to grant consent for the controversial Rosebank offshore development off Shetland

Protesters demonstrate against the UK Government decision to grant consent for the controversial Rosebank offshore development off Shetland

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Tommy Sheppard: Labour have left it to Scottish courts to stop Rosebank

Two activists were charged by the police

Two activists were charged by the police

Protesters charged after lock-on to Scottish Parliament to reject new gas plant

Frankie Boyle will host a panel discussion ahead of a legal case against the proposed Rosebank oil field

Frankie Boyle will host a panel discussion ahead of a legal case against the proposed Rosebank oil field

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Frankie Boyle and Joe Lycett among celebrities opposing Rosebank

Police remove pro-Palestine activists after they shut down Lockheed Martin's headquarters entrance to demand an end to their weapons supply to Israel

Police remove pro-Palestine activists after they shut down Lockheed Martin's headquarters entrance to demand an end to their weapons supply to Israel

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'Ethical' B Corp investment firms have £250 million in arms and oil

Campaigners want stricter measures in place by banning Seapeak Maritime from exporting the country’s gas around Europe

Campaigners want stricter measures in place by banning Seapeak Maritime from exporting the country’s gas around Europe

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Campaigners call for ban on Scottish shipping firm helping to export Russian gas

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025 with the loss of 400 jobs

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025 with the loss of 400 jobs

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Simon Forrest: We are at risk of repeating past mistakes on Scottish industry

Sir Tom Hunter is paying to repatriate the body of Alex Salmond

Sir Tom Hunter is paying to repatriate the body of Alex Salmond

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Sir Tom Hunter revealed as private donor paying to repatriate Alex Salmond's body

Simon Forrest, CEO of Nova Innovation is one of the columnists joining the team

Simon Forrest, CEO of Nova Innovation is one of the columnists joining the team

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The National launches energy-focused series led by top Scottish engineers

Aurora Energy Services has launched an integrated service for oil and gas companies

Aurora Energy Services has launched an integrated service for oil and gas companies

Scottish-based energy firm launches renewable service creating 30 new jobs

The refinery is set to close in the second quarter of 2025 with the loss of 400 jobs

The refinery is set to close in the second quarter of 2025 with the loss of 400 jobs

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Importance of Grangemouth oil refinery to Scotland can’t be overstated

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025

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George Kerevan: New oil war could be looming – what would that mean for Scotland?

Around 250 organisations and individuals have called on Starmer to reject the plans for Rosebank

Around 250 organisations and individuals have called on Starmer to reject the plans for Rosebank

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Leading experts call on Keir Starmer to pull plug on Rosebank

Nearly three-quarters of offshore companies in the UK plan to invest solely in oil and gas between now and 2030, according to analysis

Nearly three-quarters of offshore companies in the UK plan to invest solely in oil and gas between now and 2030, according to analysis

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North Sea oil and gas firms 'failing to invest in renewables'

Earlier this month, it was confirmed the refinery will close next year, with the loss of 400 jobs

Earlier this month, it was confirmed the refinery will close next year, with the loss of 400 jobs

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Labour Government must be ‘forced to act’ to save Grangemouth refinery, union says

The total oil spilled into UK waters since 2014 was found to have increased by 43%

The total oil spilled into UK waters since 2014 was found to have increased by 43%

True North Sea oil spill levels 'double' official reports, study finds

Environmental organisations are arguing that the impact of emissions from burning the oil and gas extracted from the fields was illegally ignored

Environmental organisations are arguing that the impact of emissions from burning the oil and gas extracted from the fields was illegally ignored

Environmental groups will challenge Rosebank and Jackdaw in court

Just Transition can 'benefit local communities across Scotland' – new report

Just Transition can 'benefit local communities across Scotland' – new report

Just Transition

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Shetland's energy transition 'provides lessons for whole of Scotland' – new report

Grangemouth oil refinery

Grangemouth oil refinery

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It’s sad to witness the first-ever producer of oil go to the waste land

Critics have labelled the latest report from OEUK as 'greenwashing'

Critics have labelled the latest report from OEUK as 'greenwashing'

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Scottish Greens accuse oil and gas sector of 'spin' after emissions claims

File photograph of the Grangemouth oil refinery at night

File photograph of the Grangemouth oil refinery at night

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'Fantasy talk': Ministers criticised for Grangemouth media appearances

BBC host Martin Geissler and acting Energy Secretary Gillian Martin appearing on The Sunday Show

BBC host Martin Geissler and acting Energy Secretary Gillian Martin appearing on The Sunday Show

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SNP Energy Secretary contradicts BBC report on Grangemouth

SNP MSP for Falkirk East Michelle Thomson represents Grangemouth's constituency

SNP MSP for Falkirk East Michelle Thomson represents Grangemouth's constituency

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'Serious' international buyer for Grangemouth oil refinery in talks, SNP MSP says

Aberdeen is set to grow faster than the UK average, according to a new report

Aberdeen is set to grow faster than the UK average, according to a new report

Scottish city set to grow faster than UK average, report finds

Petr Aven (left) and Mikhail Fridman now own part of Scotland-based company Harbour Energy

Petr Aven (left) and Mikhail Fridman now own part of Scotland-based company Harbour Energy

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'Security risk': Sanctioned Russian oligarchs buy stake in Scotland-based oil giant

Dozens of protests have been held against Rosebank oil field

Dozens of protests have been held against Rosebank oil field

Calls for Rosebank and Jackdaw licences to be revoked as legal defence dropped

Protesters campaign against the development approval given to the Rosebank oil and gas field, off Shetland

Protesters campaign against the development approval given to the Rosebank oil and gas field, off Shetland

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UK Government drops legal battle over largest untapped North Sea oil fields

The oil industry shed 30% of its jobs between 2015 and 2022, despite being handed £20 billion more in subsidies than renewables

The oil industry shed 30% of its jobs between 2015 and 2022, despite being handed £20 billion more in subsidies than renewables

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Oil industry is gaslighting Britain - it's time to take back control from profiteers

Takeover of one of Scotland's largest engineering companies collapses

Takeover of one of Scotland's largest engineering companies collapses

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Takeover of one of Scotland's largest engineering companies collapses

Hundreds have marched in a bid to secure a future for the Grangemouth oil refinery

Hundreds have marched in a bid to secure a future for the Grangemouth oil refinery

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Hundreds march through Grangemouth in bid to save jobs at oil refinery

The Energy Profits Levy is set to be taken up to 38 per cent

The Energy Profits Levy is set to be taken up to 38 per cent

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'Virtue signalling': Aberdeen business group blasts Labour for windfall tax hike

Unite the union said there was a 'growing belief' that jobs at Grangemouth could be saved

Unite the union said there was a 'growing belief' that jobs at Grangemouth could be saved

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‘Growing belief Grangemouth can be saved’ ahead of rally, union says

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in a late-afternoon policy paper on Monday that she would be raising the Energy Profit Levy from 35 per cent to 38 per cent

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in a late-afternoon policy paper on Monday that she would be raising the Energy Profit Levy from 35 per cent to 38 per cent

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Rachel Reeves invited to Aberdeen to explain 'detrimental' windfall tax hike

Around 400 jobs are predicted to be lost when the site is closed

Around 400 jobs are predicted to be lost when the site is closed

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Campaign group organises rally to save jobs at Grangemouth oil refinery

the head of the refinery, Deepak Maheshwari, said in an interview he wants to sell more fuel from Scotland across England once Grangemouth closes its doors

the head of the refinery, Deepak Maheshwari, said in an interview he wants to sell more fuel from Scotland across England once Grangemouth closes its doors

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Grangemouth oil refinery rival plans to sell more fuel once Scottish site closes

I instantly knew that every public affairs director in the oil, gas, renewables and nuclear sector would be on the phone to their lobbyists, one National reader writes

I instantly knew that every public affairs director in the oil, gas, renewables and nuclear sector would be on the phone to their lobbyists, one National reader writes

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Michael Shanks needs to keep this saying in mind in his new position

Government ministers were accused of treating the plans as a 'foregone conclusion'

Government ministers were accused of treating the plans as a 'foregone conclusion'

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Campaigners complain over ministers’ handling of plans for new gas power plant

All UK wind farms are owned by various private enterprises who sell their electricity to the National Grid

All UK wind farms are owned by various private enterprises who sell their electricity to the National Grid

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Energy will end up being rationed despite all of our natural resources

Operators only achieved 70% of planned well decommissioning activities last year

Operators only achieved 70% of planned well decommissioning activities last year

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North Sea operators warned to step up decommissioning amid spiralling costs

Scotland’s renewable energy industry must not be allowed to become a cash cow for the rest of the UK, as happened with our oil and gas

Scotland’s renewable energy industry must not be allowed to become a cash cow for the rest of the UK, as happened with our oil and gas

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Scotland’s story should not be one of missed opportunities and exploitation

Keir Starmer pictured with Anas Sarwar in Edinburgh

Keir Starmer pictured with Anas Sarwar in Edinburgh

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Keir Starmer under pressure to base GB Energy in Aberdeen

The group set up camp in a park on Thursday

The group set up camp in a park on Thursday

Climate activists warn more protests to come if energy scheme approved

Aberdeen. Image: Getty

Aberdeen. Image: Getty

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Aberdeen is much more than just the oil and gas city

Energy Secretary Ed Milliband arrives at 10 Downing Street

Energy Secretary Ed Milliband arrives at 10 Downing Street

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Ed Miliband’s oil and gas stance is welcome but it does not go far enough

Stephen Flynn has accused Labour of creating a 'cliff edge' for oil and gas workers

Stephen Flynn has accused Labour of creating a 'cliff edge' for oil and gas workers

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Stephen Flynn blasts Labour oil and gas 'cliff edge' amid licensing uncertainty

Reports on Thursday suggested Ed Miliband had ordered an immediate ban on new drilling, but this has since been denied by the UK Government

Reports on Thursday suggested Ed Miliband had ordered an immediate ban on new drilling, but this has since been denied by the UK Government

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Labour urged to come clean on oil and gas licensing amid confusion

There is a ban on new North Sea drilling

There is a ban on new North Sea drilling

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POLL: Should Labour ban new North Sea drilling?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is eyeing up Scottish oil for a so-called wealth fund

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is eyeing up Scottish oil for a so-called wealth fund

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Plans for a wealth fund bring to mind the lies about oil told in 2014

It was reported that Ed Miliband ordered an immediate ban on new drilling in the North Sea

It was reported that Ed Miliband ordered an immediate ban on new drilling in the North Sea

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UK Government denies ban has been ordered on new drilling in North Sea

From left: Labour politicians Ed Miliband, Sarah Boyack, Keir Starmer, and Anas Sarwar on a visit to Peterhead

From left: Labour politicians Ed Miliband, Sarah Boyack, Keir Starmer, and Anas Sarwar on a visit to Peterhead

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SNP MSP calls on Keir Starmer to establish GB Energy headquarters in Aberdeen

Rachel Reeves delivers a press conference in London

Rachel Reeves delivers a press conference in London

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Rachel Reeves eyes Scottish oil and gas for new 'national wealth fund'

AGS Airports chief executive, Andy Cliffe, has joined unions and politicians in urging the UK and Scottish governments to invest in Grangemouth

AGS Airports chief executive, Andy Cliffe, has joined unions and politicians in urging the UK and Scottish governments to invest in Grangemouth

Glasgow Airport

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Airport boss calls for Grangemouth oil refinery to transform into aviation fuel hub