Steven Brown

1 month ago | news.stv.tv | Steven Brown

Harbour Energy has announced it will cut around 250 onshore jobs in Aberdeen. The firm said it was taking the decision because of “the Government’s ongoing punitive fiscal position and a challenging regulatory environment”. In a statement, managing director of Harbour Energy’s UK business said: “Harbour is launching a review of its UK operations, which we expect to result in a reduction of around 250 onshore roles in our Aberdeen-based business unit.

1 month ago | news.stv.tv | Steven Brown

Parts of Scotland’s key energy infrastructure is effectively undefended and at threat from growing physical and cyber-attacks, according to industry experts. In recent years, there have been a number of cases of possible sabotage and spying, especially on offshore wind farms and subsea cables. Spying, sabotage and cyber attacks are not necessarily things you would associate with offshore wind farms.

2 months ago | news.stv.tv | Steven Brown

The health secretary has said he will continue to support NHS Grampian, but that the health board must get its finances under control as soon as possible. It comes after STV News revealed on Tuesday that NHS Grampian had been given more than £67m in a funding loan from the Scottish Government as the financial crisis at the health board continues. Another £39m of savings have now been earmarked for this year. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News

2 months ago | news.stv.tv | Steven Brown

The window of opportunity to secure the future of the North Sea is closing fast. That’s the warning from a task force created to look into the future of the sector. In its final report, it’s called for the windfall tax to come to an end sooner than 2030 and says making the country a “renewables powerhouse” should be a “national mission”. It argues unless governments act swiftly, there will be no transition. But environmental groups say the report is simply more of the same from the oil industry.

Mar 28, 2025 | news.stv.tv | Steven Brown

A cargo ship that collided with an oil tanker in the North Sea has arrived in Aberdeen for further inspection. The Solong was towed to the city after crashing earlier this month off the East Coast of Yorkshire, sparking a major rescue operation. One crew member is still missing, presumed dead, and the Solong’s captain has been charged over the incident.