The directors of Robert Gordon University’s Energy Transition Institute and the University of Aberdeen’s energy transition programme have come together to highlight the importance of retaining skilled workers for the energy transition.
Professor Paul de Leeuw of RGU and Professor John Underhill from the University of Aberdeen together welcomed the creation of the Energy Wealth Fund, which was announced alongside Jackdaw's approval last month.
The Press and Journal reports the experts said: “The UK has an opportunity to connect immediate energy security with long-term climate ambition – the fund is a very welcome step towards that goal.
“Government needs energy security and economic growth, industry needs investment confidence.
“The workforce needs credible routes into new roles and evidence that opportunities will arrive in time."
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