Ring-Fence Energy Fund for North-East of Scotland, Says Swinney

Ring-fence energy fund for north-east of Scotland, says Swinney

The call comes after the Jackdaw gas field near Aberdeen was approved by the UK Government.

John Swinney demands new North Sea Energy Wealth Fund ringfenced for Scotland

JOHN Swinney has demanded the UK Government’s new North Sea Energy Wealth Fund be ringfenced for the north east of Scotland after the Jackdaw gas field was approved.

Ring-fence energy fund for North East of Scotland, says Swinney

The call comes after the Jackdaw gas field near Aberdeen was approved by the UK Government

UK ‘Energy Wealth Fund’ to invest North Sea revenues after Jackdaw consent

Fund to invest in transition projects with initial £2bn funding as government approves controversial gas field.

First Minister asks for clarity on long term revenue from the North Sea

FOLLOWING Wednesday’s announcement about approval for the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, First Minister John Swinney has written to the Prime Minister asking for clarity on the future revenue from the North Sea. His letter reflects the fact that the Chancellor has made an announcement about the new Energy Wealth Fund, but asks […]

Jackdaw Gets the Green Light, but Can North Sea Wealth Secure Britain's Energy Future?

A £2 billion Energy Wealth Fund promises to turn oil and gas revenues into investment in cleaner energy.  The real test will be whether the money creates lasting jobs, strengthens energy security and benefits Scotland.