The energy industry in Scotland is booming. Scotland is blessed with some of the most favourable energy resources in Europe and the Scottish energy industry is supported by an extensive skills base, a renowned academic sector and a business environment conducive to growth.

Scotland’s energy sectors

Diverse and vibrant, the Scottish industry enjoys a reputation for world-class research, development and production in a number of energy sectors including:

• Oil and gas.
• Wind.
• Marine.
• Fuel cells.
• Solar.
• Bio-energy.

The dynamic energy industry in Scotland continues to adapt to the challenges of shifting worldwide demand and offer new opportunities for international investors.

Some of the world’s biggest energy businesses have identified Scotland as an attractive place to invest, because:

• Scotland is at the forefront of innovation in the energy industry.
• Scottish companies have made a significant contribution to the global energy industry.
• From oil and gas to renewables, there is significant potential for development in Scotland.

Scottish Development International – supporting the energy industry

Scottish Development International (SDI) is a Scottish Government business unit promoting economic development in Scotland. We provide active support for energy industry investment in Scotland and a single point of contact for international business development needs.