GB Energy and the net zero transition

Scottish Affairs Committee Open Inquiry
Opened: 28 Nov 2024 Parliament page
The Committee is investigating the transition to net zero in Scotland’s energy sector, and how the UK Government can support a transition that maximises opportunities for jobs and economic growth. As part of this, the Committee is examining how GB Energy and other interventions can most effectively back the development … Read more
21 Recommendations
21 Conclusions
2 Reports
11 Oral sessions
20 Letters
13 Events
Activity timeline 47 events
21 May
2026
Report published
14 May
2026
Correspondence
14 May
2026
Formal meeting (private meeting) · The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
15 Apr
2026
Oral evidence
15 Apr
2026
Correspondence
15 Apr
2026
Correspondence
15 Apr
2026
Correspondence
15 Apr
2026
Correspondence
15 Apr
2026
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 16, Palace of Westminster
25 Mar
2026
Correspondence
4 Mar
2026
Oral evidence
4 Mar
2026
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 6, Palace of Westminster
Oral evidence sessions 11 sessions
15 Apr 2026
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GB Energy and the net zero transition – Session 11
Michael Shanks MP · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
4 Mar 2026
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GB Energy and the net zero transition- session 10
Guy Jefferson · Scottish Power Energy Networks James Basden · Zenobe Julian Leslie · National Grid ESO Scott Somerville · E.ON UK Steve McMahon · Ofgem
4 Feb 2026
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GB Energy – Session 9
Charandeep Singh · Scottish Chambers of Commerce Dr Christian Calvillo · University of Strathclyde Lawrence Johnston · scarf Madeleine Gabriel · Nesta Ned Hammond · Energy UK Stephanie Mander · Citizens Advice Scotland
7 Jan 2026
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GB Energy – Session 8
Alan Roseweir · Wallacetown Community Energy Project Christianna Logan · SSEN Transmission Finley Becks-Phelps · Nadara Gail Anderton · Highland Council Lynda Mitchell · ALIEnergy Neil Mackinnon · Galson Estate Trust Zoe Holliday · Community Energy Scotland
19 Nov 2025
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GB Energy – Session 6
Dan McGrail · Renewable UK
2 Jul 2025
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GB Energy and the net zero transition
Michael Brannan · Offshore Energy Transition and Coal Legacy, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Michael Brennan · Offshore Energy Transition and Coal Legacy, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Michael Shanks MP · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
14 May 2025
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Doug Duguid · Aurora Energy Services Gavin Templeton · Veri Energy Jim Brown · Energy Skills Partnership Kenneth MacInnes · Forth Valley College Lynsey Benson · Engineering Construction Industry Training Board Neil Cowie · North East Scotland College
2 Apr 2025
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GB Energy and the net zero transition – Session 4
Anu Bhambi · EY Parthenon Colin Pritchard · INEOS Iain Hardie · Petroineos
19 Mar 2025
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GB Energy and the net zero transition
Derek Thomson · Unite the Union Ian Perth · Prospect Robert Deavy · GMB
26 Feb 2025
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GB Energy and the net zero transition – Session 2
Becca Groundwater · Energies Industries Council Hebe Trotter · Harbour Energy Jenny Stanning · Offshore Energies UK Louise Kingham CBE · BP plc Neil Gordon · Global Underwater Hub Russell Borthwick · Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce
22 Jan 2025
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GB Energy and the net zero transition – Session 1
Ameena Camps · Just Transition Commission Emma Pinchbeck · Energy UK Fraser Stewart · Regen Hannah Corbett · University of Strathclyde Centre for Energy Policy Owen Bellamy · Climate Change Committee Professor Paul de Leeuw · Robert Gordon University Energy Transition Institute Richard Hardy · Just Transition Commission
Recommendations & Conclusions
3 results
Clear
2 Conclusion Acknowledged
4th Report - The future of Scotlan…
Mismanged energy transition risks severe harm to UK economy, jobs, and Scottish communities.
Such an approach is the minimum necessary for a smooth transition of workers, and to avoid the risk of harming UK tax revenues, economic activity, and employment in many Scottish communities, where the effects of the transition will be disproportionately … Read more
Government Response
The government states its commitment to achieving a fair and inclusive transition, outlining various existing strategies, plans, and investments like the Clean Power Action Plan, Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan, and UK Export Finance support. These initiatives aim to ensure a smooth transition for workers and regional economies.
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6 Conclusion Acknowledged
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Unclear and disproportionate Energy Profits Levy accelerates North Sea decline, risking job losses.
We welcome the Government’s acknowledgement that it now needs to take action on the oil and gas industry’s fiscal environment. However, a lack of clarity on the fiscal regime beyond 2030 has created uncertainty for industry in the North Sea. … Read more
Government Response
The government acknowledges the committee's concerns about fiscal uncertainty, outlining its plan to end the Energy Profits Levy by March 2030 or earlier via a price floor, and to replace it with a new Oil and Gas Price Mechanism for long-term stability.
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13 Conclusion Acknowledged
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Retaining oil and gas worker skills is vital for Scotland's energy transition.
It is vital that the skills of workers who have made Scotland’s oil and gas industry successful are not lost. We welcome the efforts of both governments to support the development of clean energy jobs and the transfer of skills … Read more
Government Response
The government acknowledges the importance of the Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund, announcing its extension and expansion with up to £18 million in joint UK and Scottish government funding from 2026-29. They also detail the new North Sea Jobs Service to provide comprehensive career transition support.
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Government Response AI assessment · 20 of 21 classified
Accepted 8
Accepted in Part 8
Acknowledged 3
Not Addressed 1
Total 21 recs + 21 conclusions
Correspondence 20 letters
14 May 2026 Correspondence from Energy Minister Michael Shanks following up from 15 April evidence session, dated 13 May 2026
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15 Apr 2026 Correspondence from Chair to Gillian Martin, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy and Climate Change, regarding GB Energy and the net zero transition, dated 9 April 2026
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15 Apr 2026 Correspondence from Ofgem following up from 4 March session, dated 27 March 2026
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15 Apr 2026 Correspondence from E.ON following up from 4 March session, dated 20 March 2026
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15 Apr 2026 Correspondence from Ocean Winds regarding transmission charges impact on Scotland's offshore wind pipeline, dated 26 March 2026
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25 Mar 2026 Correspondence from Neso following up from 4 March session, dated 16 March 2026
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26 Feb 2026 Correspondence from Great British Energy regarding GB Energy Headquarters, dated 12 February 2026
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26 Feb 2026 Correspondence from Scottish Chambers of Commerce, CEO Charandeep Singh regarding follow up from 4 February session, dated 10 February 2026
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28 Jan 2026 Correspondence from SSEN Transmission regarding follow-up from 7 January session, dated 20 January 2026
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21 Jan 2026 Correspondence from Great British Energy following up from 19 November session, dated 9 January 2025
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3 Sep 2025 To committee Letter from the Chair to Sharon Graham, General Secretary at Unite the Union regarding the energy transition plan, dated 03 June 2025
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3 Sep 2025 To committee Letter from the Chair to Derek Thomson, Scotland Regional Secretary at Unite the Union following up from 19 March session, dated 16 May 2025 and 16 April 2025
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12 Aug 2025 To committee Letter from Energy Minister Michael Shanks following up from 2 July session, dated 9 July 2025
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16 Jul 2025 To committee Letter from Offshore Energies UK regarding GB Energy and the net zero transition inquiry, dated 4 July 2025
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2 Jul 2025 To committee Response from Colleges Scotland following up from 14 May session, dated 26 June 2025
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18 Jun 2025 To committee Letter from INEOS relating to information requested during 2 April evidence session, dated 6 June 2025
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2 Apr 2025 To committee Letter from Unite the Union, regarding GB Energy and the net zero transition inquiry, dated 27 March 2025
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19 Mar 2025 To committee Letter from Just Transition Commission, regarding oral evidence presented to the Scottish Affairs Committee as part of its inquiry into GB Energy and the net zero transition inquiry, dated 6 February 2025
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19 Mar 2025 To committee Letter from Andrew Montford, Net Zero Watch, regarding oral evidence presented to the Committee as part of its inquiry into GB Energy and the net zero transition inquiry, dated 6 March 2025
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22 Jan 2025 Correspondence from National Energy System Operator, regarding GB Energy and the net zero transition inquiry, dated 13 January 2025
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