Corbyn hints at rethink on oil and gas taxes ‘linked to investment’ in North Sea’s future
Jeremy Corbyn has signalled that he could order a wide-ranging review of North Sea oil and gas taxes if he becomes the UK’s next prime minister. The Labour leader said any changes would be focused on boosting skills, jobs and investment. Speaking to the Press and Journal at Scottish Labour’s spring conference in Dundee yesterday, […]
Port expansion plan to attract rig dismantling
Plans to expand a Shetland port to create a “one-stop-shop” for North Sea decommissioning have been lodged with the islands’ council. Logistics company Peterson says its proposed quayside expansion at Dales Voe, in Lerwick, will help it attract more work by offering a fuller dismantling service for heavy oil industry structures. The firm and its […]