Hundreds of jobs to be created by new energy projects
Supporting workers in the North East.
More than 500 jobs will be created and supported by 22 new projects funded through the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Fund.
The First Minister officially opened the 2026 funding round, worth £17.5 million, during a visit to Hydrasun, a North East manufacturing firm receiving £1.9 million in support.
Seven commercial projects will receive support, with a further 15 community projects funded through a new dedicated stream, focused on tackling fuel and child poverty, building climate resilience and restoring nature.
The investment will also enable 350 learners per year to further develop their skills with industry aligned training and is expected to leverage a further £10 million in private funding.
First Minister John Swinney said:
“This funding will create and support hundreds of jobs in the North East of Scotland, helping to ensure they are at the forefront of the transition to clean energy.
“The workforce here are among the most skilled and experienced in the world – and the jobs and investment we are announcing today will help to ensure that remarkable energy expertise is preserved.
“While we will be continuing to use oil and gas for years to come, I want to ensure that workers here are also the foundation of our clean energy future.
“Scotland is an energy superpower, and the workers, businesses and communities of the North East will be vital in ensuring we capitalise on our remarkable renewable energy resources.”
Hydrasun’s Chief Executive James Gaskell said:
"For 50 years we've supported the energy industry in the areas of fluid transfer, power and control solutions, and clean energy, this investment builds directly on that industrial capability.
"Establishing Scotland's first electrolyser assembly and integration facility is a proud milestone for the company and an important step forward for Aberdeen’s energy sector more broadly, ensuring the city has genuine clean energy manufacturing capability.
"It's a vote of confidence in our talented team, Hydrasun’s manufacturing capabilities, our supply chain, and our region's ability to compete on a global stage."
Background
Just Transition Fund for the North East and Moray: funding awards - gov.scot
The Just Transition Fund is a 10-year, £500 million commitment to support the North East and Moray economy through the transition to net zero.