That the Parliament notes that the Buchan Alpha oil platform has arrived in Shetland for decommissioning; understands that it will be brought alongside the newly-extended Dales Voe deepwater quay to be dismantled for recycling; believes that the project will take around 17 months and support 35 jobs; considers that Shetland could play a major role as a decommissioning hub as part of the transition from fossil fuels toward a clean economy, and encourages the UK and Scottish governments to increase the skills base for decommissioning in Scotland
Supported by:
Colin Beattie, Emma Harper, Patrick Harvie, Bill Kidd, Angus MacDonald, Mark Ruskell, Tavish Scott, Maree Todd, Sandra White, Andy Wightman