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4w ago

Scotland Warned of Job Losses Without Urgent Transition Plan for Oil and Gas Workers

The Just Transition Commission highlights risks of an 'unjust transition,' urging governments to act swiftly to protect workers and communities as fossil fuel production declines.

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A worst-case scenario could mean the offshore oil and gas workforce reduces from about 120,000 to 60,000 by the end of the decade

Overview

  • The Just Transition Commission's report projects up to 4,000 oil and gas job losses in Scotland over the next two years without a coordinated transition plan.
  • Workers in Aberdeen express fears of a 'cliff edge' for livelihoods, with limited retraining options or renewable energy jobs currently available.
  • The report calls for a detailed roadmap to develop Scotland's renewables supply chain and ensure credible retraining pathways for displaced fossil fuel workers.
  • Over 100,000 renewable energy jobs could be created by 2030, but this depends on robust investment, enforceable industry standards, and government leadership.
  • Lessons from past industrial transitions, such as coal and steel closures, underscore the need for urgent planning to avoid long-term harm to communities and regional economies.