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Approval of 27 drilling licences will cut Britain’s reliance on imports, says Claire Coutinho

A TOTAL of 27 new oil and gas licences have been offered to developers, including the west and east of Shetland. The UK Government’s North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) said these are in areas which have been prioritised because they have the potential to go into production...

Climate activists and green groups argue that more oil and gas production will not improve UK energy security.

An offshore energy trade body has welcomed the announcement of 27 new oil and gas licences as a “boost for UK energy security” but Scotland’s First Minister has said it is the “wrong move”.Announcing the licences, the North Sea Transition A...

Climate activists and green groups argue that more oil and gas production will not improve UK energy security.

Climate activists and green groups argue that more oil and gas production will not improve UK energy security.

The UK's Oil and Gas Authority has received 115 applications for the 33rd licensing round, highlighting the demand for energy security. Despite concerns from green groups, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed this season's round, emphasizing the potential for quick production in awarded areas. The government's focus on domestic production for energy security has faced criticism, with experts suggesting that energy efficiency and electrification of heat are more effective in reduci...

A further 27 North Sea licence awards were announced today as PM Rishi Sunak’s retreat from the climate goals championed by his predecessors continued....

NSTA has awarded 27 licenses in areas with the potential to go into production more quickly than others to bolster Britain’s energy security.

The UK on Monday offered 27 new licenses in North Sea areas with the potential to go into production more quickly than others…