[1] Inquiry into Energy Issues for Scotland, The Royal Society of Edinburgh, p.22

[2] 2008 Economic Report, Oil and Gas UK, pp.38-40

[3] UK Renewable Energy Strategy Consultation, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, UK Government, pp.231-4, http://renewableconsultation.berr.gov.uk/consultation/consultation_summary

[4] Carbon Capture and Storage, Environmental Audit Committee, House of Commons, pp.33-4

[5] Fifth Report, Select Committee on Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills, www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cmselect/cmdius/216/21609.htm

[6] “Barrel of oil equivalent” which equates gas and other fossil with oil to enable comparisons

[7] Survey of International Activity in the Oil and Gas Sector 2006/07, Scottish Council for Development and Industry

[8] Speech to Unite Conference, Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, Rt Hon John Hutton MP, 26/03/2008

[9] 2020 VISION – How the UK can meet its target of 15% renewable energy, Renewable Advisory Board

10] Digest of UK Energy Statistics 2008, National Statistics