Scottish Government Says 'No' to Fracking
The Scottish government will not support the development of fracking after a public consultation found overwhelming opposition to the practice, the energy minister said on Tuesday. Scotland imposed a moratorium on fracking in 2015 and that will now remain in place for the foreseeable future. "The decision taken today means fracking cannot and will not take place in Scotland…
Ineos Confirms 'Incident' at its Grangemouth Refinery
Energy firm Ineos said an incident had occurred at its Grangemouth refinery on Tuesday, with emergency services heading to the scene and a local lawmaker advising members of the public to stay indoors. "INEOS can confirm that an incident has occurred at its Grangemouth site," INEOS Grangemouth said in a tweet. Scottish parliament lawmaker Angus MacDonald said that members of the public should stay indoors.
Fugro Wins 2016 GE Award for A9 Dualling Project
Ground investigations by Fugro for the A9 dualling project in Scotland have been recognised at this year’s Ground Engineering (GE) Awards. The challenging programme of geotechnical work saw the global survey specialist pick up ‘Ground Investigation Project of the Year’ in the face of tough competition. Fugro undertook detailed ground investigations…
Scotland Imposes Moratorium on Shale Plan Permits
Scotland has imposed a moratorium on shale gas planning permits and is launching an assessment of the impact of shale gas on public health, Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing told the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday. "We are imposing a moratorium on granting planning consents," the minister, a member of the Scottish National Party, said. There are currently no shale gas projects underway in Scotland…
British Oil Revenue Forecast Cut in Blow to Scottish Separatists
Revenues from Britain's oil over the next 30 years could be around 25 percent less than previously predicted, the UK's independent budget office said on Thursday, delivering a blow to Scotland's campaign for independence. The Office for Budget Responsibility said in an annual report that since last year predicted combined revenues for the six years from 2013-14 to 2018-19 had been revised down by 8 billion pounds ($13.6 billion).
Oil-Rich Shetland Elbows into Scotland's Independence Vote
Twelve hours by ferry from the Scottish mainland, hundreds of miles from Edinburgh and closer to Oslo than London, the windswept Shetland islands have their own aspirations about Scottish independence. Some of the 23,000 inhabitants even want their own. Many Shetlanders see the Sept. 18 vote on whether Scotland should end the 307-year-old union with…
