UK could 'unlock' 100 more oil and gas projects, say North Sea bosses
The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, an OEUK report claims.
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"Britain is at a critical juncture. Our industry is ready to invest and deliver more homegrown oil and gas, but the window for action is narrowing."
— Enrique Cornejo , Executive
"The UK has burned most of its gas and what's left is mostly oil, the vast majority of which is exported and sold on international markets."
— Tessa Khan , Activist
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The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, an OEUK report claims.
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