The Latest Breaking News from North Sea

The Rig on Prime Video review: this fantastic concept falls short of being truly terrifying

Strange things start happening to a crew abandoned on an oil rig in the North Sea in this thriller

Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2023

Westminster urged to halt exploration of undeveloped North Sea oil field

THE UK Government is being urged to scrap exploration of an undeveloped North Sea oil field and transition away from fossil fuels.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2023

UK Government urged to reject ‘climate-wrecking’ Rosebank oil field plans

It is thought to be the biggest undeveloped oil and gas field in the North Sea, with potentially 500 million barrels

Insider UK · Jan 5, 2023

Port of Blyth chosen as construction base for huge offshore wind farm

The port in Northumberland will have a site for RWE's Sofia wind farm at Dogger Bank in the North Sea

Birmingham Post · Dec 21, 2022

North Sea oil workers fear being stranded at Christmas amid weather flight cancellations

Many of the workers are Scottish and face uncertainty around returning home for Christmas

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2022

Scottish recession could be shallower than the rest of the UK, MSPs are told

Rebound in North Sea earnings could also boost Scotland’s relative economic performance

Insider UK · Dec 20, 2022

Scottish oil workers fear being stranded on rig for Christmas as flights scrapped

Hundreds of employees currently out in the North Sea may be forced to spend December 25 at work after their journey home was said to be cancelled due to bad weather.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 20, 2022

UK ministers face legal challenge over North Sea oil and gas licences

Three campaign groups challenge plans to award up to 130 new licences for exploration

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022

Fisheries deal worth £128 million to Scotland as North Sea quotas rise

Scientists recommend increased catch sizes following recent action to improve stocks

Insider UK · Dec 12, 2022

Scotland set for fisheries cash boost as North Sea quotas increase

A NEW trade deal on fisheries will be worth £128 million to Scotland next year, up from £97m last year, ministers have said.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2022