Mark Williamson
Herald Scotland
United Kingdom
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Bluster of North Sea big gun may backfire when Budget is finalised
A DRAMATIC intervention by a North Sea oil and gas heavyweight in the industry’s campaign against the windfall tax on the sector may backfire as… → Read More
Dundee Megafactory plan by battery firm AMTE as it hails Thurso plant
The company said it has made good progress in recent months with the work completed at Thurso allowing it to scale up the production of battery cells for customers. It said this work ultimately underpins preparations to invest in the planned Dundee production plant. AMTE develops lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries for use in energy storage facilities and electric vehicles. The company expects… → Read More
Soaring Scottish energy bills help pay pensions of Canadian teachers
AS energy giant SSE tries to repair the damage caused to Shetland electricity lines amid the recent wintry blast overseas investors are looking… → Read More
Owner of Glasgow’s Horseshoe Bar sees shares soar
THE pubs giant that owns Glasgow’s famed Horseshoe Bar has seen its shares surge six per cent after it returned to profit in the latest year although it said the trading environment remains highly challenging as rampant inflation puts pressure on margins. Mitchells & Butlers said it made £8 million profit before tax in the 52 weeks to September 24 after losing £42m in the preceding financial… → Read More
‘Serious questions’ about £500m fund bode ill for delayed energy plan
AS the Scottish Government prepares for the delayed launch of its energy strategy environmentalists have provided a reminder that it has found it… → Read More
North Sea oilfield developments generate interest despite tax hike
NORTH Sea-focussed oil and gas firms have provided indications that investors are ready to back developments in the area → Read More
£150m takeover bid for West of Shetland oil firm amid crude price surge
A WEST of Shetland-focused oil pioneer that faced huge challenges amid the pandemic is in the sights of a bidder as the surge in crude prices fuels… → Read More
Mark Williamson: Huge Scottish windfarm generates bonanza for overseas corporations
THE Scottish Government has hailed figures showing that renewables output reached record levels in the second quarter that suit its political… → Read More
Shares in North Sea firm plunge as it slashes gas output forecast
IOG shot to prominence after starting production from two gas fields in the North Sea in March in time to benefit from the surge in prices that has been fuelled by the war in Ukraine. The start of production from the Blythe and Elgood fields helped boost hopes that increased output from the North Sea could support the energy security drive in the UK by reducing the country’s reliance on imports.… → Read More
Centrica notes value of North Sea unit after gas price surge
SCOTTISH Gas owner Centrica has highlighted a good performance by the North Sea business it had been trying to offload and which it now plans to… → Read More
Plant-based food specialist enjoys running business in Ayr
Name: Catherine Lawson. → Read More
Surge in profits at Shell stokes calls for windfall tax
SHELL has almost tripled first quarter profits as the company feels the benefit of the surge in oil and gas prices that has left consumers facing… → Read More
BP to invest in oil fields off Shetland and Aberdeen
BP has said it plans to invest up to £18bn in the UK energy system by the end of 2030 and will support the drive to net zero while continuing to… → Read More
BP posts £5bn profit amid Ukraine war fallout
BP has more than doubled first quarter profits to $6.2 billion (£5bn) from $2.6bn in a development that has fuelled renewed calls for a windfall… → Read More
Chivas Brothers invests in Speyside malt whisky distilleries
WHISKY giant Chivas Brothers is investing £88 million in two single malt distilleries on Speyside as it ramps up production capacity to meet… → Read More
Cromarty Firth fields in focus amid energy security drive
North Sea-focused Jersey Oil and Gas has seen its shares surge around 13 per cent after the company said its plan for a major development in the… → Read More
Aberdeen-based Wood launches search for new chief executive
WOOD chief executive Robin Watson has announced plans to stand down after seven years in charge of the Aberdeen-based engineering giant. → Read More
West of Shetland oil field's potential noted by experts
SHETLAND-focussed Hurricane Energy has said experts have concluded its flagship Lancaster field may contain more oil than expected. → Read More
Aberdeen-based Wood to work on hydrogen plant in Chile
OIL services heavyweight Wood has won a contract to help design a major hydrogen production facility in South America as it prepares to publish… → Read More
North Sea field back in production amid gas price surge
NORTH Sea-focused IOG has seen its shares rise four per cent after it restarted production from a field that has generated lots of interest. → Read More