Skills passport boost and supply chain collaboration welcomed

The UK and Scottish Governments have today (October 17) announced a new agreement for Great British Energy to work in partnership with Scottish public bodies to support clean energy supply chains and infrastructure.

Plans to speed up the delivery of a ‘skills passport’ to support oil and gas workers to move into the offshore wind sector have also been announced, with a digital tool for offshore energy workers set to be piloted by January 2025.

Emma Harrick, Head of Energy Transition and Supply Chain, said:

“Scottish Renewables has continually advocated the need for the Scottish and UK Governments to work collaboratively with industry to unlock the enormous social and economic benefits of our renewable energy resources.

“We welcome this new partnership between GB Energy and the Scottish Government which will help ensure Scotland’s renewable energy supply chain benefits from the deployment of clean energy projects like floating offshore windfarms.

“Suppliers in Scotland have a wealth of skills and capabilities which span decades of expertise, including offshore inspection, port services, steel fabrication and civil engineering. It is vital that we support these companies in grasping the green opportunities of the future.

“The continued growth of our offshore wind sector and its supply chain will be particularly important in securing a successful just transition for our offshore workforce. Central to that effort will be the skills passport which will establish the smooth pathways we want to create for clean energy careers.

“Scotland’s renewable energy industry looks forward to continued collaboration focused on tackling barriers to project delivery, growing supply chains, developing skills and attracting inward investment.”

Find out more on the UK Government's press release.