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It comes as the facility’s operator SSE reviews future options for Peterhead over the coming months.
However, it is not clear how long the jobs will be protected at the site.
Mr Stevenson made the enquiry as a result of an announcement that Peterhead Power Station failed to secure a deal to supply capacity to the UK grid in the recent capacity market auction.
Figures previously revealed the growing disparities in costs of generation charges as Peterhead could face paying an estimated £19.60 per kilowatt compared to a gas fired power station in Kent which would pay only £1.75.
Stewart Stevenson, MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast, asked the Scottish Government what impact the review by SSE would have for jobs and the local economy.
Mr Wheelhouse, Scottish Minister for Business, Energy and Innovation, said:
“SSE has said it will be reviewing future options for Peterhead over the coming months and will engage with all stakeholders.
“During the review the current operations at the station, and the workforce of 90 personnel will not be affected.
“We are very mindful of the need to ensure a sustainable future for the plant and all whose livelihoods depend upon it.”
“During the review the current operations at the station, and the workforce of 90 personnel will not be affected.
“We are very mindful of the need to ensure a sustainable future for the plant and all whose livelihoods depend upon it.”
Mr Wheelhouse also said Peterhead had “great potential” to demonstrate Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS).
He said the Scottish Government “deeply regret” the withdrawal of support for CCS.
The politician added such an investment could provide “considerable” employment opportunities locally.
It’s understood Scottish Minister and officials are meeting regularly with representative of SSE.
Mr Stevenson MSP said:
“Peterhead has already been grossly disadvantaged by the Capacity Market Auction.
“The facility also lost out on funding from the Tories but I am glad that as this review is completed, jobs will not be at risk.
“It is imperative we continue to look for opportunities for Peterhead Power Station that boost the site and the regional economy.”
“The facility also lost out on funding from the Tories but I am glad that as this review is completed, jobs will not be at risk.
“It is imperative we continue to look for opportunities for Peterhead Power Station that boost the site and the regional economy.”
