The final two candidates vying to become the next Prime Minister have been invited to debate the UK's energy future at a special hustings in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with the British and Scottish Chambers of Commerce in an attempt to focus the battle between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss on the energy transition.
The dual challenges of delivering energy security and achieving net zero have featured prominently in the campaign to date.
The Chambers have jointly written to both candidates formally inviting them the the Granite City, which is seeking to become the Net Zero Capital of Europe.
Click here to read the letter.
Ryan Crighton, Policy Director at Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, said: "The next Prime Minister must work closely with business, capitalise on the opportunities of energy transition and ensure that we maximise economic potential. We are eager to work with the candidates to achieve these ambitions.
"The North Sea is critical to supplying the UK’s energy needs in the here and now and it will be businesses and the workforce based in Europe’s oil capital, Aberdeen, that will lead the revolution in renewables and low carbon technologies of the future."
Share your priorities with the next PM
North-east businesses are also being urged to tell the new Prime Minister what they want to see delivered.
As part of Britain's biggest business network, Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce has a unique opportunity to get your views directly in front of a new UK Government as they begin to set their priorities for the months ahead.
We have launched a survey which will be anonymously shared directly with ministers and officials, ensuring that any new administration is fully aware of the challenges and opportunities facing businesses in the North-east of Scotland.
Click here to take the survey.