Oil firms accused of pushing for tax breaks after ‘cashing in’ on Middle East crisis: ‘It’s scandalous’ Scrapping the windfall tax early could cost the UK £8.6bn by 2030, campaigners have said The Independent UK · Sep 24
Scrapping windfall tax early could cost UK £8.6bn by 2030, say campaigners The campaign group Global Witness has written to Chancellor John Healey. Evening Standard · Sep 24
Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges Labour should replace levy in 2027 rather than 2030 as energy bills are poised to surge over the winter, says lobby group The Guardian - UK · Sep 15
UK Government action could ‘unlock’ 100-plus oil and gas projects, say bosses A report from Offshore Energies UK claimed reforms to the tax regime and a ‘pragmatic approach’ to licensing could see 111 projects go ahead. Evening Standard · Sep 14
Decision on Jackdaw and Rosebank could be ‘life or death’ in North Sea – Tories Labour ministers must decide whether drilling should go ahead. The Independent UK · Aug 16
Energy sector wants ‘powerful reset’ from Andy Burnham’s Government Trade body Offshore Energies UK is urging the Government to back the controversial Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas projects in the North Sea. The Independent UK · Jul 24
Energy Secretary in 'constructive' talks with North Sea bosses THE UK’s new Energy Secretary held “constructive” talks with industry leaders as she visited Aberdeen just days after being appointed to the… The National (Scotland) · Jul 23
Voters want ‘huge change’ in energy policy from Burnham as PM, polling suggests Research found that while 24% want the Government to maintain its ban on new oil and gas developments, 49% want to see new licences granted. Evening Standard · Jul 15
Exercise to test response to offshore energy threat involving vessels and drones ‘Exercise Granite Resolve’ will gauge how the offshore industry and government agencies deal with a complex emergency. Evening Standard · Apr 19
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 The Guardian - 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 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. Evening Standard · Mar 24
Political leaders must unite to protect Scottish energy sector, says trade body The OEUK has urged political parties to take an ‘all-energy’ approach to renewables and fossil fuels. Evening Standard · Feb 12
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025 Offshore oil workers must lose weight or face losing their jobs under new safety measures The OEUK industry body will offer support to those who stand to be affected by the safety measure and says job losses would be the “absolute worst-case scenario”
Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025 Thousands of offshore workers could lose jobs if they fail to lose weight Offshore Energies UK will from November 2026 require offshore staff to weigh a maximum of 124kg.
Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025 Trade association warns of offshore energy industry ‘deterioration’ Offshore Energies UK has released an open letter calling on the UK Government to implement a permanent tax regime from 2026.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025 Academic axed from Labour conference panel for criticising energy policy Sustainability expert was told panellists discussing North Sea oil and gas were meant to ‘agree entirely’ with each other
Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025 UK could face importing 70% of oil and gas needs by 2030, new report warns Trade body Offshore Energies UK published its economic report for 2025.
Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2025 Change windfall tax to make £137bn by 2050, Chancellor told Offshore Energy UK said the the energy profits levy should be replaced next year with a profits-based mechanism.
Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025 Cut to energy bills for businesses is ‘short-term fix’, industry boss claims David Whitehouse of Offshore Energies UK claimed the move from the UK Government would offer ‘respite’ for some firms but was a ‘short-term fix’.
Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025 UK oil and gas industry welcomes talk of ceasefire in Middle East The chief executive of Offshore Energies UK said there has already been a drop in oil prices.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2025 Campaigners pan claim North Sea could produce half of UK oil and gas by 2050 THE oil and gas industry is "peddling a fantasy", campaigners have warned after bosses said the North Sea could produce about half of the…
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025 North Sea could produce half of all UK oil and gas in run up to 2050 – report Industry body Offshore Energies UK made the claim in a new report.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025 Fossil fuel industry accused of seeking special treatment over oilfield emissions Lobbyists argued it was unfair for their industry to be treated the same as others as end product – oil and gas – inevitably produced emissions