GB Energy's 1,000-Job Pledge May Take 20 Years, Chairman Confirms

The Labour-backed renewable energy firm admits slower-than-promised job creation and uncertainty over energy bill reductions.

GB Energy chairman Juergen Maier stated it could take 20 years to meet the Labour Party's pledge of creating 1,000 jobs in Aberdeen.
The company plans to create 200 to 300 jobs in the next five years, with further growth dependent on its long-term development as a major energy player.
The Labour Party had promised GB Energy would reduce household energy bills by up to £300, but no timeline has been provided for achieving this goal.
Critics, including political leaders and unions, have expressed concerns over slow progress and potential risks of under-delivering on job creation and green energy promises.
Business leaders in Aberdeen have urged GB Energy to accelerate its efforts to provide confidence to the local workforce transitioning from oil and gas to renewables.