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Climate experts react to Andy Burnham's North Sea oil plan

Climate experts have reacted to Andy Burnham's pledge to take a 'pragmatic' approach to drilling in the North Sea

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31

British oil giant BP prepares to sell North Sea business

Amid higher windfall taxes and volatile global energy markets, BP's proposed sale could bring an end to around 60 years of North Sea production under the British energy giant’s ownership.

Euronews · Jul 31

BP’s North Sea business up for sale after six decades of production

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The Independent UK · Jul 31

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BP puts North Sea oil and gas business up for sale

Move will end six decades of production in area, as new CEO tries to simplify company and cut debt

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

FTSE 100 on track for best month since first US attacks on Iran five months ago – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage as London’s biggest companies defy Middle East disruption and UK petrol prices rise to around £1.60 per litre, the highest since Donald Trump ordered renewed strikes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Major oil giant puts North Sea operation up for sale in potential £2 billion move

Oil giant BP has said it is putting its UK North Sea business up for sale after 60 years of production

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31

BP puts its North Sea business up for sale after 60 years of production

Chief executive Meg O’Neill said she believed the North Sea business would be ‘better positioned as part of another company’.

Evening Standard · Jul 31

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BP puts its North Sea oil and gas business up for sale

Chief executive Meg O’Neill said she believed the North Sea business would be ‘better positioned as part of another company’

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Burnham told Trump the UK will be ‘pragmatic’ about North Sea oil and gas

Despite vowing to stick to Labour’s 2024 manifesto promises, Burnham appears to have left the door open for further drilling in the North Sea

The Independent UK · Jul 30

UK PM Burnham says he told Trump UK would take 'pragmatic approach' on North Sea oil

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled a more "pragmatic approach" towards North Sea oil and gas, saying Britain "can't ignore" the region's energy resources while people are struggling with high costs. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump claimed Burnham had told him the UK would "open up…

The Times of India · Jul 30

Burnham promises ‘pragmatic’ approach to North Sea oil and gas

PM tells reporters the government cannot ignore the energy resource ‘when people are struggling’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Andy Burnham downplays Donald Trump claims as he breaks silence on oil

ANDY Burnham has left the door open for future North Sea drilling as he confirmed he told Donald Trump “we can’t ignore” the resources there

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30

Andy Burnham says he told Donald Trump ‘we can’t ignore’ North Sea oil resources

Consultations on controversial oil and gas projects are due to end next month.

Evening Standard · Jul 30

Outrage as 'maniacal' Shell profits amid backdrop of war and wildfires

"STRUCTURAL reform" is needed to combat climate change, campaigners have said as one of the North Sea's largest oil and gas firms…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30

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The Independent UK · Jul 29

Trump insists Andy Burnham will ‘open up North Sea’ for oil drilling

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Prime Minister Andy Burnham told him he would "open up the North Sea" for oil drilling, asserting that this action would make the UK "a really rich country" due to vast reserves.

Evening Standard · Jul 29

Donald Trump says Andy Burnham told him he will ‘open up North Sea oil’

The US president, who is a vocal supporter of fossil fuels, argues the move would make the UK ‘a wealthy country’.

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Trump says Burnham will ‘open up North Sea’ for oil drilling

US president claims new prime minister confirmed UK would allow more drilling

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29

Andy Burnham urged to 'listen to the experts' and block major oil field licences

THE new Prime Minister has been urged to "listen to the experts" warning him of the environmental toll new North Sea licensing would have

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International Business Times UK · Jul 28

Andy Burnham Faces Revolt From Climate Scientists Over Reports He May Approve New North Sea Oil

Andy Burnham faces a climate revolt as scientists who helped shape Greater Manchester's carbon-neutral plan urge him to reject reported North Sea oil and gas approvals.

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Sir Ian Wood: North Sea oil tycoon and philanthropist dies aged 84

Sir Ian was one of Scotland’s wealthiest people

Evening Standard · Jul 27

North Sea billionaire and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84

One of Scotland’s wealthiest people, he ran the Wood Group company in Aberdeen.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25

New North Sea oil drilling faces delay after gear accidentally dropped in sea

Exclusive: Blunder at Rosebank, UK’s biggest undeveloped oilfield, comes as government considers granting licence

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24

First Minister says green transition remains 'critical' to decision over new drilling

THE First Minister has said the “critical transition” on climate change must be considered in the question of further drilling in the North Sea,…

Evening Standard · Jul 24

‘Critical’ climate change transition must be considered in North Sea – Swinney

The First Minister discussed the upcoming decisions on new North Sea projects.

Euronews · Jul 24

Could the UK’s ‘radical’ new energy secretary put a stop to North Sea Drilling for good?

Miatta Fahnbulleh has been described as a “radical economist” who is outspoken about the climate crisis. Will she put an end to North Sea debates?

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