UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon last night discussed how they could work together to realise the major renewable-energy potential north of the border.
This was among topics covered when the pair met at Inverness hotel during Mr Sunak's first trip to Scotland as PM.
They are also understood to have talked about matters including the NHS, the economy and legislation passed in Scotland last month to make it easier to change gender.
There was said to have been a "robust" exchange on Scottish independence.
The creation of two green freeports in Scotland was also discussed.
A joint announcement from the UK and Scottish governments is expected later today on the successful two bidders – reported to be Firth of Forth, and Opportunity Inverness & Cromarty Firth.
This means Aberdeen and Peterhead have lost out in their joint bid - leading to massive disappointment in the north-east.
The snub comes on the same week the Scottish Government announced its plans for a presumption against future oil and gas exploration - and just after the UK Government slapped a 75% profits tax on North Sea operators.
Challenges
After his meeting with Ms Sturgeon, the PM said they had discussed the challenges jointly faced and how best to deliver for communities across the UK.
Ms Sturgeon told the BBC the talks had been "perfectly constructive and cordial".
"Clearly Rishi Sunak and I disagree on lots, but we were able to talk about some of the areas where the Scottish and UK governments can work together," she added.
Mr Sunak's predecessor, Liz Truss, did not have any formal talks with Ms Sturgeon during her brief spell in Downing Street, although they briefly met at a service following the death of the Queen.
But Mr Sunak has spoken of wanting to "reset" the often-fractious relationship between the two governments.