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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

HM Coastguard received a distress alert at around 8.15am on Thursday from the vessel around 40 miles north-east of Fraserburgh in Aberdeenshire

HM Coastguard received a distress alert at around 8.15am on Thursday from the vessel around 40 miles north-east of Fraserburgh in Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Search launched after person falls overboard from vessel in North Sea

Scientists stand beside a carbon capture test unit at Longanet power station completed in May, 2009

Scientists stand beside a carbon capture test unit at Longanet power station completed in May, 2009

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'Greenwashing': Campaigners slam Scottish Government funding for carbon capture

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

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?

The new licences for oil and gas under the Conservative government have led to intensifying Just Stop Oil protests

The new licences for oil and gas under the Conservative government have led to intensifying Just Stop Oil protests

1

What will happen with Scotland's North Sea oil and gas now election is over

An oil and gas giant has withdrawn from a North Sea project due to Labour's promise to introduce a 'proper' windfall tax

An oil and gas giant has withdrawn from a North Sea project due to Labour's promise to introduce a 'proper' windfall tax

General Election

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SNP issue warning after energy giant quits North Sea project over Labour plans

First Minister John Swinney has said the SNP is rethinking its position on oil and gas in the North Sea

First Minister John Swinney has said the SNP is rethinking its position on oil and gas in the North Sea

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Poll reveals SNP voters' views on North Sea oil and gas as party mulls policy switch

The SNP are being pressed on whether they will continue take a presumption against new oil and gas developments in the North Sea

The SNP are being pressed on whether they will continue take a presumption against new oil and gas developments in the North Sea

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Scottish Greens warn SNP against U-turn on oil and gas exploration

Oil field, North Sea

Oil field, North Sea

2

What list of top 100 Scottish firms tells us about who wins in our economy

Tessa Khan of campaign group Uplift said the government must put the needs of the public before ‘the profit-seeking demands of the big multinationals’

Tessa Khan of campaign group Uplift said the government must put the needs of the public before ‘the profit-seeking demands of the big multinationals’

2

The Ferret: Oil industry’s SNP lobbyists fuel worry on North Sea extraction

Rishi Sunak pictured at the Shell St Fergus Gas Plant in Peterhead

Rishi Sunak pictured at the Shell St Fergus Gas Plant in Peterhead

12

New North Sea oil and gas licences issued by UK Government

Questions have been raised about the effectiveness of the UK Government's North Sea Transition Deal

Questions have been raised about the effectiveness of the UK Government's North Sea Transition Deal

Call for 'New Deal for the North Sea' as campaigners brand UK plans a 'sham'

Around £300 billion has gone to the Treasury thanks to tax receipts from oil and gas, the SNP said

Around £300 billion has gone to the Treasury thanks to tax receipts from oil and gas, the SNP said

3

SNP mark 'pertinent' anniversary of UK law which opened North Sea 'exploitation'

Shadow energy secretary Ed Miliband pictured at a port in Wales

Shadow energy secretary Ed Miliband pictured at a port in Wales

Conservative Party

3

Labour's oil and gas plans could make UK 'uninvestable', top energy body warns

The UK Government has previously admitted that oil from Rosebank field will be sold on the international market

The UK Government has previously admitted that oil from Rosebank field will be sold on the international market

5

Questions over UK Government claim North Sea oil and gas supports 200,000 jobs

A Holyrood committee has asked for 'clarity' after funding was cut

A Holyrood committee has asked for 'clarity' after funding was cut

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Holyrood committee calls for ‘clarity’ amid cuts to Just Transition Fund

There have been more than 2000 oil spills in the North Sea since 2011

There have been more than 2000 oil spills in the North Sea since 2011

Chronic oil spills in the North Sea threaten marine protected areas

Protesters against Rosebank hold a demonstration outside the UK Government headquarters in Edinburgh

Protesters against Rosebank hold a demonstration outside the UK Government headquarters in Edinburgh

2

Rosebank oil giant funnelling money to Israeli settlement-linked company

The UK is fuelling an aggressive expansion of North Sea oil and gas projects, according to a new report

The UK is fuelling an aggressive expansion of North Sea oil and gas projects, according to a new report

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UK fuelling ‘aggressive’ expansion of oil and gas production in North Sea

Douglas Ross scunnered after a long week as everyone's punching bag

Douglas Ross scunnered after a long week as everyone's punching bag

8

Jeremy Hunt made sure Douglas Ross was the biggest Budget loser

Douglas Ross and Rishi Sunak shake hands at the Scottish Conservatives party conference

Douglas Ross and Rishi Sunak shake hands at the Scottish Conservatives party conference

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Douglas Ross 'threatens to quit as Scottish Tory leader' amid Budget row

Gavin McCrone's report demonstrates very clearly how Scotland was deceived 50 years ago

Gavin McCrone's report demonstrates very clearly how Scotland was deceived 50 years ago

Just Transition

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Scotland must not be deceived again about our energy resources

As we mark 50 years since the McCrone Report was hushed, it's important not to forget oil and gas workers

As we mark 50 years since the McCrone Report was hushed, it's important not to forget oil and gas workers

McCrone Report 50th Anniversary

This McCrone Day, we must not forget oil and gas workers

File photograph of a North Sea oil rig

File photograph of a North Sea oil rig

McCrone Report 50th Anniversary

1

The oil firms who've made barrel-loads off Scotland's black gold

Grangemouth oil refinery is set to close as soon as 2025

Grangemouth oil refinery is set to close as soon as 2025

1

Kenny MacAskill: The threat of an unjust transition away from fossil fuels is looming

Climate campaigners say awarding more oil and gas licences will impede the transition to renewables

Climate campaigners say awarding more oil and gas licences will impede the transition to renewables

4

UK Government approves further oil and gas licences in North Sea

MPs have been urged to reject Westminster's plans

MPs have been urged to reject Westminster's plans

Conservative Party

MPs urged to reject Tories 'climate-wrecking' bid for annual North Sea oil licenses

The UK's energy security has worsened

The UK's energy security has worsened

More than 80 per cent of North Sea oil is exported out of UK, analysis finds

Industrial oil rig offshore platform construction site on the North Seacoast.

Industrial oil rig offshore platform construction site on the North Seacoast.

3

UK Government approves Shell plan to develop North Sea gas field

UK Energy Secretary Graham Stuart says North Sea profits are being used to fund cost of living support

UK Energy Secretary Graham Stuart says North Sea profits are being used to fund cost of living support

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North Sea oil funding energy bill support for ‘every UK household’, minister admits

Alok Sharma said he could not support Rishi Sunak's plans to ramp up drilling in the North Sea

Alok Sharma said he could not support Rishi Sunak's plans to ramp up drilling in the North Sea

4

Former Tory minister blasts Rishi Sunak's North Sea plans as 'smoke and mirrors'

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is aiming to have more and more oil extracted from the remaining North Sea reserves

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is aiming to have more and more oil extracted from the remaining North Sea reserves

Conservative Party

10

New North Sea oil licences 'make no real difference' to energy prices

The Tories next stage of a 'raid' on Scotland's resources is on the Westminster agenda next week

The Tories next stage of a 'raid' on Scotland's resources is on the Westminster agenda next week

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What does the Tories' latest 'raid' on North Sea oil and gas mean for Scotland?

The controversial approval of the Rosebank oil field development is facing legal challenge from environmental groups

The controversial approval of the Rosebank oil field development is facing legal challenge from environmental groups

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UK Government faces legal action over approval of Rosebank oil field

It marks the highest fine the NSTA has ever given for emitting greenhouse gases without the appropriate permission

It marks the highest fine the NSTA has ever given for emitting greenhouse gases without the appropriate permission

1

Energy firm fined £160k for flaring gas into Scottish waters without consent

The UK Government wants to legislate to mandate annual oil and gas licencing

The UK Government wants to legislate to mandate annual oil and gas licencing

4

'Pipedream': Tories' oil and gas plan condemned by climate campaigners

Climate activists and green groups have condemned the move (Jane Barlow/PA)

Climate activists and green groups have condemned the move (Jane Barlow/PA)

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Rishi Sunak accused of ‘climate crime' over new oil and gas licences

The UK Government claims more domestic oil and gas production will boost energy security

The UK Government claims more domestic oil and gas production will boost energy security

4

First round of new North Sea oil and gas licences announced by UK Government

Protesters gathered outside the UK Government building in Edinburgh following the news that Rosebank had been given the go-ahead by regulators

Protesters gathered outside the UK Government building in Edinburgh following the news that Rosebank had been given the go-ahead by regulators

1

Only 10 per cent of people think more fossil fuels will cut energy bills, poll finds

Wind turbines stand alongside Mossmorran Ethleyne Plant

Wind turbines stand alongside Mossmorran Ethleyne Plant

5

Neale Hanvey: We must unleash financial bounty of Cambo and Rosebank fields

Rishi Sunak said 'we should max out the opportunities that we have here in the North Sea' when visiting Scotland

Rishi Sunak said 'we should max out the opportunities that we have here in the North Sea' when visiting Scotland

12

Rishi Sunak claims North Sea oil cleaner than imports exposed as 'false'

The employment rate in the Highlands, Islands and North East fell by around three percentage points

The employment rate in the Highlands, Islands and North East fell by around three percentage points

Institute for Fiscal Studies

North Sea decline causing 'slower growth' in Highlands, Islands and North East

Nicola Sturgeon said Rishi Sunak is 'deeply unserious' about climate change

Nicola Sturgeon said Rishi Sunak is 'deeply unserious' about climate change

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Nicola Sturgeon: Rishi Sunak 'deeply unserious' about tackling climate change

File photograph of the St Fergus Gas Terminal near Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire

File photograph of the St Fergus Gas Terminal near Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire

5

How Westminster SCUPPERED Scotland's just transition

A miracle seems to have occurred beneath the North Sea

A miracle seems to have occurred beneath the North Sea

Conservative Party

A true miracle of nature has occurred beneath the waters of North Sea

Oil giant BP has announced £2bn of profits for the latest quarter

Oil giant BP has announced £2bn of profits for the latest quarter

Friends of the Earth

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Oil giant BP handing more cash to investors after £2bn profits announcement

The Prime Minister visited the Shell St Fergus Gas Plant in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire during his trip to Scotland

The Prime Minister visited the Shell St Fergus Gas Plant in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire during his trip to Scotland

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UK must 'max out' North Sea oil and gas to go green, Tory minister claims

Humza Yousaf said the UK 'is not serious about tackling climate change'

Humza Yousaf said the UK 'is not serious about tackling climate change'

Conservative Party

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Humza Yousaf reacts to new North Sea oil and gas licences announcement

Climate activists have hit back at the UK Government's decision to sign off over 100 licences in the North Sea

Climate activists have hit back at the UK Government's decision to sign off over 100 licences in the North Sea

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Furious activists accuse UK Government of 'blatant climate change denial'

The UK Government confirmed that hundreds of new oil and gas licences are to be granted

The UK Government confirmed that hundreds of new oil and gas licences are to be granted

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Rishi Sunak announces hundreds of new oil and gas licences for North Sea

Barney Crockett (right) pictured withformer Manchester United striker Denis Law

Barney Crockett (right) pictured withformer Manchester United striker Denis Law

Aberdeen City Council

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Ex-Labour council boss quits, calling Keir Starmer 'more brutal than Thatcher'

Our elected representatives need to wise up and stop playing rhetorical games around what comes next for the industry.

Our elected representatives need to wise up and stop playing rhetorical games around what comes next for the industry.

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Steph Paton: We must accept future reality of no oil and gas

Labour MSPs Michael Marra and Pauline McNeill have expressed concern at Keir Starmer's plans to block new oil and gas projects in the North Sea

Labour MSPs Michael Marra and Pauline McNeill have expressed concern at Keir Starmer's plans to block new oil and gas projects in the North Sea

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Two Labour MSPs reject party's plan to block new oil and gas development in North Sea