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‘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.

Euronews

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.

Evening Standard

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.

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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

The Independent UK

‘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.

Evening Standard

Scientists Confirm North Sea Impact Crater Similar to One That Wiped Out Dinosaurs

Researchers confirm Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was formed by an asteroid impact 43-46 million years ago, ending a long-standing debate

International Business Times UK

Scientists reveal massive asteroid hit the North Sea and triggered a 330-foot tsunami

New research shows structure is one of Earth’s rare impact craters after massive asteroid struck region millions of years ago

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Asteroid Hit North Sea: Scientists Reveal What the Space Rock Was Made Of and How It Triggered a Giant Tsunami

Discover the origins of the Silverpit crater in the North Sea, formed by a colossal asteroid impact that triggered a 100-metre tsunami towards ancient Britain

International Business Times UK

Asteroid Hit North Sea Triggered A Tsunami as Tall as a 30-Storey Building — Could It Happen Again?

Discover how scientists confirmed the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was formed by an asteroid impact millions of years ago, resolving a long-standing debate.

International Business Times UK

UK energy prices are soaring – and propagandists want to sell you a false reason why

The war on Iran has put fossil-fuel prices centre stage, but don’t believe those who tout ‘maximising the North Sea’ as our salvation, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK

Scrapping North Sea windfall tax would not reduce UK energy bills, say experts

Rachel Reeves said to be considering levy cuts for oil and gas firms, but economists say this would just fatten profits

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves should scrap the North Sea windfall tax now

The UK should optimise North Sea oil and gas production while it transfers to renewables and nuclear developments

The Guardian - UK

Reeves reaffirms commitment to end windfall tax in talks with North Sea bosses

The Chancellor met figures from BP, TotalEnergies and Serica in Downing Street.

Evening Standard

Scrapping windfall tax on oil and gas is ‘utterly essential’, Swinney insists

The Scottish First Minister spoke out ahead of a meeting between Chancellor Rachel Reeves and North Sea leaders.

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Chancellor blew chance to end Energy Profits Levy, say opposition parties

The SNP and Tories accused Rachel Reeves of a missed opportunity to support the North Sea in her spring statement.

The Guardian - UK

Suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker seized in North Sea

Belgian special forces boarded the Ethera, which was sailing under the flag of Guinea, on Saturday night

The Independent UK

Tony Blair urges Labour to reverse ban on new licences for oil drilling in the North Sea

Former prime minister’s think tank says government’s clean power plan is ‘leading the UK in the wrong direction’

Euronews

‘Attractive for sabotage’: Is transforming the North Sea into a green energy hub a security risk?

Europe must bolster its underwater security after unveiling its most ambitious offshore wind project yet, warn security experts.

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‘Arrogant’ ship captain jailed for six years over fatal North Sea crash

Vladimir Motin was found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence over the incident last March.

The Independent UK

North Sea sandstone could be used to store carbon dioxide, report says

Geologists at the British Geological Survey are looking at the potential use for carbon capture and storage.

Evening Standard

Trump’s man in London warns clean energy deal will not meet UK’s needs

US ambassador to the UK Warren Stephens said the UK should take advantage of North Sea oil and gas reserves.

The Independent UK

Trump’s man in London hits out as UK’s clean energy deal

The Hamburg Declaration signed by Ed Miliband was described as ‘historic’ by the Department for Energy Security ad Net Zero

Euronews

EU energy ministers pledge to boost offshore wind power in North Sea

Nine European governments have agreed to expand offshore wind capacity across the North Sea to up to 100 GW by facilitating key cross-border projects. Ministers said the completion of these ambitions will cut electricity costs by 30% by 2040.

Euronews

‘Off the fossil fuel rollercoaster’: 10 European countries pledge €9.5bn for North Sea wind projects

At-sea wind farms will soon be connected to multiple countries across Europe, thanks to a landmark declaration.

The Guardian - UK

UK joins European offshore windfarm plan to create world’s largest ‘clean energy reservoir’

Britain among 10 countries to build 100GW grid in North Sea linking countries through subsea cables

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