Scottish Government meetings with NECCUS, SSE and Equinor

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To whom it may concern,

Please provide me with any documentation relevant to the following meetings.

I request copies of who attended the meetings, what topics were discussed, any briefings provided to attendees, who said what, and any agreed actions.

1 ) On 07/12/2022 via video conference, a meeting between SSE and Michael Matheson MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport) Sources: Lobbying Register, Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts

2 ) On 31/01/2023 at a private residence, a meeting between NECCUS and Michael Matheson MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport) Source: Lobbying Register

3 ) On 02/02/2023 at Murrayfield Stadium, a meeting between NECCUS and Michael Matheson MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport) Source: Lobbying Register

4 ) On 16/03/2023 at CMSLLP, Saltire Court, Edinburgh, a meeting between SSE and Richard Lochhead MSP (Minister for Just Transition, Employment and Fair Work) Source: Lobbying Register

5 ) On 13/04/2023 at Storegga, Crown House, Aberdeen, a meeting between NECCUS and Gillian Martin MSP (Minister for Energy) Source: Lobbying Register

6 ) On 26/04/2023 at a private residence, a meeting between NECCUS and Gillian Martin MSP (Minister for Energy) Source: Lobbying Register

7 ) On 22/05/2023 at Sloy Power Station, a meeting between SSE and Humza Yousaf MSP (First Minister) Source: Lobbying Register

8 ) On 09/07/2023 at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, a meeting between SSE and Neil Gray MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing economy, Fair Work and Energy) Source: Lobbying Register

9 ) On 27/07/2023 at Prestonfield Hotel, Edinburgh, a meeting between SSE, Wood Group and Humza Yousaf MSP (First Minister) Source: Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts

10 ) On 08/08/2023 via video conference, a meeting between Equinor and Angus Robertson MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture) Source: Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts

11 ) On 11/08/2023 at the Scottish Parliament, a meeting between Equinor and Humza Yousaf MSP (First Minister) Source: Lobbying Register

12 ) On 06/09/2023 at an unknown location, a meeting between Equinor and the Minister for Energy and Environment Source: Lobbying Register

13 ) On 11/09/2023 at SSE, 200 Dunkeld Road, Perth, a meeting between SSE and Neil Gray MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy) Source: Lobbying Register

14 ) On 15/09/2023 at Colpy Business Park, Oldmeldrum, a meeting between SSE and Gillian Martin MSP (Minister for Energy) Source: Lobbying Register

15 ) On 05/10/2023 at the Scottish Parliament, a meeting between SSE and Calum McCaig (Special Adviser) Source: Lobbying Register

16 ) On 09/11/2023 at 200 Dunkeld Road, Perth, a meeting between SSE and Neil Gray MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy Fair Work and Energy) Source: Lobbying Register

Yours faithfully,

Ric Lander

Scottish Government

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