EXPLAINED: 16 - The Real Truth

Keir Starmer accepts invitation to visit Donald Trump in Scotland

US president is set to officially open a new golf course at his resort on the North Sea coast at Menie

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2025

Scientists discover that mysterious giant structures beneath the North Sea seemingly defy what we know about geology

Giant mounds of sand discovered beneath the North Sea off Norway may scramble what we know about a key geological process.

LiveScience · Jul 10, 2025

North Sea oil firms warned of fines over delays to well decommissioning

NORTH Sea oil and gas operators have been warned they could face fines for continued delays in decommissioning wells.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2025

UK ministers reopen door to drilling at two North Sea oilfields as new guidance released

Michael Shanks says guidance brings ‘clarity’ to approval process as analysis finds UK will be almost fully dependent on foreign gas by 2050 even if sites get green light

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2025

Oil and gas firm fined £300k after 'terrifying incident' on North Sea rig

An oil and gas operator has been fined £300,000 following a “terrifying incident” on a North Sea rig that saw three workers lowered into a…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2025

Dutch beach beasts find a final resting place in a new exhibition

Theo Jansen’s wind-powered beach beasts have scuttled along the Dutch North Sea coast into a swanky Miami art show and even onto “The Simpsons.”

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

Why wind farm developers are pulling out at the last minute

The UK government’s strategy for tackling climate change received a major blow in May when Danish developer Ørsted announced that adverse economic developments had halted its 2.4 gigawatt (GW) Hornsea 4 wind farm in the North Sea.

The Conversation · Jun 9, 2025

Will the North Sea oil and gas industry be Labour’s next U-turn?

With Nigel Farage targeting net zero, could government policy change to protect jobs, revenue and votes?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2025

Oil industry could see job cuts like Grangemouth every fortnight, report warns

Striking The Balance by Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen looked at the prospects for the North Sea sector in different scenarios.

Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025

Scotland's oil profits must not be used to exploit Gaza citizens, says Humza Yousaf

SCOTLAND must stop North Sea oil from being used to exploit citizens in Gaza, former first minister Humza Yousaf has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2025