Energy sector to discuss just transition for offshore workers Scottish Government ministers Michael Matheson and Lorna Slater will attend the Offshore Energy Skills event Insider UK · Nov 2, 2022
Hydrogen could be Scotland’s ‘greatest opportunity’ since oil and gas Energy Secretary set to promote nascent sector at European conference this week Insider UK · Oct 24, 2022
Hydrogen could be Scotland's greatest ‘opportunity’ for net zero targets GROWING Scotland’s hydrogen sector could provide the country with its “greatest industrial opportunity since oil and gas”, Energy Secretary… The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2022
Fracking will never take place in Scotland despite Liz Truss support, pledges Michael Matheson EXCLUSIVE: Energy minister Michael Matheson insisted fracking would make "no difference" to household fuel bills. Daily Record · Oct 14, 2022
Renewable energy generation hits record high Government figures show a 36% year-on-year increase in gigawatt hours produced Insider UK · Oct 13, 2022
Half a million Scots households face 'extreme fuel poverty' as energy price cap rises tomorrow EXCLUSIVE: Scotland's energy secretary branded the UK Government's energy bill relief scheme as "too little, too late". Daily Record · Sep 30, 2022
Fracking ban continues in Scotland, confirms minister Michael Matheson reiterated the Scottish Government’s opposition to granting fracking licences. The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022
We can't stop Truss's oil and gas bonanza plans without independence, minister says SCOTLAND is almost entirely powerless to stop a reported oil and gas licensing bonanza by the UK Government, a minister has said. The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon geared for clash with PM over new fracking and nuclear plans SCOTTISH Energy Secretary Michael Matheson has said that the Scottish Government does not plan to issue any licences to allow fracking to take… The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2022
COP26 president urges financial industry to go 'faster and further' in tackling climate crisis Meanwhile, Scotland's net zero secretary argued for an agreement on consistent data to tackle greenwashing Insider UK · Sep 6, 2022
Remote Scots May Have To Choose Between Freezing Or Starving To Death People living in the Scottish Highlands and Islands could “freeze or starve” to death as remote homes face the highest electricity bills, experts warned. Zenger · Sep 1, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon demands energy price cap is 'cancelled' as bills set to rise by 80% Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the Scottish and UK Governments have a "moral duty" to fix the "national emergency". Daily Record · Aug 26, 2022
Energy price cap rise must be cancelled – Sturgeon Ofgem has confirmed an 80.06% rise in the cap. The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022
UK minister’s plea for more nuclear power rejected by Scottish Government THE Scottish Government has rejected UK Energy Minister Greg Hands plea to “rethink” its stance on new nuclear power stations The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2022
The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2022 £10m hydrogen plan revealed as Scotland looks to be 'world leader' in production THE Scottish Government is investing £10 million to help develop hydrogen as part of a “cleaner, greener energy system”.
Insider UK · Jun 27, 2022 'Removing outdated barriers' will help roll out solar power in Scotland A cross-party group of MSPs has urged the Scottish Government to charge ahead with deployment
The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2022 Scotland's biggest carbon emitters revealed as new figures 'tell two stories' SCOTLAND met it's emissions target during the first year of the pandemic but the Net Zero secretary has warned of a “substantial rebound” after…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2022 Scottish Government to ‘maximise’ public money in climate change fight SCOTLAND'S Net Zero Secretary has pledged to “maximise” public money in the fight against climate change.
Insider UK · Jun 3, 2022 Michael Matheson pledges to maximise public funding to accelerate plans to tackle climate change The budget for rural affairs, universities and police will drop by 8% - equivalent to a real-term cut of £1.1bn over the next four years
The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2022 Scottish Government pledges to ‘maximise’ public money in climate change fight The resource spending review was published on Tuesday.
Edinburgh Live · May 24, 2022 SNP warned about ScotRail driver exodus three years ago as pay worse than competitors SNP ministers were warned about a number of ScotRail drivers leaving for better pay packets at competitors in 2018. Concerns surrounding rest-day working existed at the time.
Daily Record · May 21, 2022 SNP Government accused of failing to rule out 12% rise in water charges Jackie Baillie, Labour MSP for Dumbarton, slammed the Scottish Government for signing off on a two per cent rise above inflation on bills.
Daily Record · May 12, 2022 Lanarkshire renewable energy company welcomes Scottish Energy and Transport Secretary Autonomous iOt shares story of its journey so far and ongoing work with visiting Michael Matheson MSP.
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon announces grant to help just transition to net zero The £100,000 annual grant to the STUC will help deliver green jobs and provide policy support.
Insider UK · Apr 11, 2022 Scottish Government pledges £5 million for carbon capture and utilisation fund Match funding from industry means that £10m could go into the project over its two-year lifetime