UK saved billions using North Sea offshore gas reserves, analysis shows IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 8
Using North Sea gas saved Britain billions last year, analysis shows amid calls for more drilling Last week the government denied that Ed Miliband is expected to give the green light to the first major North Sea field project in almost 10 years The Independent UK · Apr 7
New North Sea drilling would barely reduce UK gas imports at all, data shows Exclusive: research finds Jackdaw field would provide only about 2% of current demand, and Rosebank only 1% The Guardian - UK · Apr 4
Ministers deny decision has been taken over North Sea gas field project amid spiralling prices The government insisted no decision has been taken on the project, despite oil prices having soared in response to Iran’s stranglehold on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Apr 3
Of course we shouldn’t drill for more oil in the North Sea – we cancelled further exploitation for a reason We are at a critical point in the climate emergency and already struggling to meet emissions reduction targets. The UK government must hold its nerve, says Bill McGuire, professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards The Guardian - UK · Apr 3
John Swinney signals rethink on North Sea oil and gas licences as prices rise The First Minister stopped short of saying he supported the approval of more North Sea drilling. Evening Standard · Apr 2
Would more North Sea drilling mean lower energy prices for UK consumers? Kemi Badenoch claims increased UK oil and gas production would cut bills by £200, but critics say plan won’t work The Guardian - UK · Apr 1
More drilling in North Sea ‘not the answer’ for UK energy security, say former military leaders Government told to focus on transition to mix of wind, solar, tidal and nuclear energy The Guardian - UK · Mar 31
Badenoch criticised for ‘peddling dangerous fantasy’ about North Sea oil drilling Conservative leader expected to call for government to lift suspension on licences in drive to reduce energy prices The Guardian - UK · Mar 28
How EVs could be part of answer to UK’s fuel reserve worries More use of two-way charging will earn money for owners and could avoid the need to expand North Sea oil drilling The Guardian - UK · Mar 28
Hundreds of North Sea licences granted by Tories ‘produce only 36 days of gas’ Exclusive: Findings cast doubt on claims new drilling would help cut bills and boost energy security, researchers say The Guardian - UK · Mar 28
UK ‘absolutely not’ facing blackouts or rationing, says energy minister Energy minister Michael Shanks stated the UK is "absolutely not" planning for blackouts or rationing, asserting the nation has a "strong and diverse range of supplies." This assurance comes amidst Iran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for oil and gas. Experts told MPs that… The Independent UK · Mar 25
Iran war threatens to delay large offshore wind projects in EU and UK Industry fears strait of Hormuz closure could disrupt shipping of crucial parts for UK and German North Sea projects The Guardian - UK · Mar 25
Green energy boss backs more North Sea oil and gas production from existing sites GB Energy’s Jürgen Maier says production could bring economic benefits and give supply chains ‘time to transition’ to renewables The Guardian - UK · Mar 24
The Guardian - UK · Mar 24 More North Sea drilling will put UK at mercy of fossil fuel markets, ministers say Ed Miliband says only clean power will provide ‘energy sovereignty’ amid opposition calls for oil and gas expansion
The Guardian - UK · Mar 24 Ministers rebuff trade body’s call to boost North Sea oil and gas production Government emphasises need to ‘get off the rollercoaster of fossil fuel markets’ in response to Offshore Energies UK
Evening Standard · Mar 24 UK ‘urgently’ needs more domestic oil and gas from North Sea, trade body says A report by Offshore Energies UK warned maintaining domestic supply is essential for energy security and affordability.
The Independent UK · Mar 24 UK warned it must ‘urgently’ drill in North Sea to boost oil and gas supplies A new report from OEUK urges the British Government to safeguard the nation's energy supply amid global instability
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Blackouts and rationing: The Iran crisis is our wake-up call to just how vulnerable the UK is INTERVIEW: This latest dilemma should prompt fresh thinking about how to rely less on other nations for energy, says Octopus founder Greg Jackson. But the answer isn’t just the North Sea: oil and gas aren’t the only way to keep the lights on. If other governments are taking alternatives seriously,…
Euronews · Mar 19 ‘Sheer fantasy’: Why drilling the North Sea for oil won’t lower Europe’s soaring energy bills Escalating conflict in the Middle East has emboldened calls for the UK to open up North Sea drilling licences.
Evening Standard · Mar 19 Reform UK Scotland to launch ‘unashamedly ambitious’ Holyrood manifesto The party’s plan is to reintroduce North Sea oil and gas as Scotland’s primary energy source.
The Conversation · Mar 17 Would more North Sea drilling lower UK energy bills? Our analysis says no As the Middle East conflict intensifies and oil and gas prices swing wildly, the UK has seen renewed calls to drill more in the North Sea. The argument is straightforward: if Britain produces more of its own oil and gas, household energy bills should fall.
The Independent UK · Mar 16 Experts say claims drilling in North Sea will reduce UK energy bills are ‘sheer fantasy’ The analysis comes amid soaring energy prices as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran which has closed the Strait of Hormuz – a key shipping route for oil and gas supplies
Evening Standard · Mar 16 ‘Sheer fantasy’ to claim draining North Sea oil would would cut bills – experts Analysis by the Oxford Smith School showed more savings were possible through renewables.