Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has praised the Minister’s announcement of an additional GBP 25 million to accelerate the transition to lower carbon energies but warned that Scotland and the UK will need secure supplies of oil and gas for many years to come.
OEUK said the funding was an important step forward, but it is essential to recognise the continuing role of oil and gas in Scotland’s economy. The offshore energy sector’s workers will also be key to building a low-carbon transition both now and in the future, anchoring a world-class offshore supply chain in Scotland’s energy communities.