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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.
September 14, 2026Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules
Workers should weigh no more than 19.5st fully clothed so that they can be winched to safety in an emergency.
September 3, 2026BP puts North Sea business up for sale
The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.
July 31, 2026BP puts North Sea business up for sale as CEO pushes overhaul - Reuters
BP puts North Sea business up for sale as CEO pushes overhaul Reuters
July 31, 2026Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.
July 19, 2026To drill or not to drill? Andy Burnham faces North Sea oil dilemma
Burnham, who is expected to become the UK's next prime minister, has been handed a letter from the oil and gas industry calling for his support.
July 14, 2026Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortages if gas field not approved
Adura says the UK government must approve North Sea production urgently to avoid domestic supply shortages.
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UK could 'unlock' 100 more oil and gas projects, say North Sea bosses
A legal challenge by environmental groups has halted projects being consented The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, a
Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules
New weight rules for travel offshore will come into force in November Hundreds of North Sea workers are still too heavy for offshore helicopter travel less than two months before new rules come into
BP puts North Sea business up for sale
BP has said it is putting its North Sea business up for sale in a move that would end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant. The decision follows a review of BP's operations as it see
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Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
The final weekend before Andy Burnham enters Downing Street is being dominated by suggestions he'll announce plans for new drilling in the North Sea. On Saturday, the BBC reported the in-coming prime
To drill or not to drill? Andy Burnham faces North Sea oil dilemma
Questions are arising over Andy Burnham's stance on oil and gas To drill or not to drill? That's one question that will await Andy Burnham when he enters 10 Downing Street. The MP for Makerfield is
Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortages if gas field not approved
Adura chief executive Neil McCulloch says the UK would have limited options in the event of "a gas supply emergency" The owners of the Jackdaw gas platform in the North Sea say it is "hyper critical"