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The oil and gas industry is still a “great success”, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon insists

“Innovation is absolutely crucial to the sector for maximising economic recovery, reducing costs without compromising safety and for enabling our supply chain to continue to win new business overseas.” Buzz phrases galore in such a few words as Nicola descends into political rhetoric – Goforitceltic Oil and Gas UK chief executive Deirdre Michie said the sector was “moving forward with cautious optimism”. Sturgeon : “Scotland is continuing to lead the way in making oil and gas one of this country’s great success stories.” Cautious optimism or one of this country’s great success stories. Who do you believe? – Toup It would help if somebody was honest about the price per barrel and that it includes overheads as well, doctored figures are no way to start. – Old Man in Scotland With the number of renewable schemes now in operation in Scotland, heating homes without reverting to fossil fuels is now a reality. – Nicholas Monserrat