GB Energy Plans 300 Jobs in Aberdeen

ScottishPower has announced a £5 billion investment aimed at modernizing the electricity network, which is expected to create 1,000 new jobs in the UK next year, with a significant portion of this investment focused on Scotland. In contrast, GB Energy's chairman Juergen Maier has revised job creation estimates for its Aberdeen headquarters down to 200-300, despite previously suggesting numbers could exceed 1,000. The UK government is committed to investing £8.3 billion in GB Energy over the parliamentary term, with initial investments of £125 million expected to focus on renewable technologies. Scottish Secretary Ian Murray emphasized GB Energy's role in the UK's green energy transition, calling it a cornerstone for achieving net zero goals. The creation of jobs at GB Energy may leverage skills from the local oil and gas sector, although the company is not expected to begin significant investments until well into next year. Both companies reflect a broader commitment to renewable energy and job creation in Scotland amid ongoing energy transition efforts.