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Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges

Labour should replace levy in 2027 rather than 2030 as energy bills are poised to surge over the winter, says lobby group

The Guardian - UK

UK Government action could ‘unlock’ 100-plus oil and gas projects, say bosses

A report from Offshore Energies UK claimed reforms to the tax regime and a ‘pragmatic approach’ to licensing could see 111 projects go ahead.

Evening Standard

Decision on Jackdaw and Rosebank could be ‘life or death’ in North Sea – Tories

Labour ministers must decide whether drilling should go ahead.

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Energy sector wants ‘powerful reset’ from Andy Burnham’s Government

Trade body Offshore Energies UK is urging the Government to back the controversial Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas projects in the North Sea.

The Independent UK

Energy Secretary in 'constructive' talks with North Sea bosses

THE UK’s new Energy Secretary held “constructive” talks with industry leaders as she visited Aberdeen just days after being appointed to the…

The National (Scotland)

Voters want ‘huge change’ in energy policy from Burnham as PM, polling suggests

Research found that while 24% want the Government to maintain its ban on new oil and gas developments, 49% want to see new licences granted.

Evening Standard

Exercise to test response to offshore energy threat involving vessels and drones

‘Exercise Granite Resolve’ will gauge how the offshore industry and government agencies deal with a complex emergency.

Evening Standard

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UK urged to boost oil and gas production from North Sea

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The Independent UK

Ministers rebuff trade body’s call to boost North Sea oil and gas production

Government emphasises need to ‘get off the rollercoaster of fossil fuel markets’ in response to Offshore Energies UK

The Guardian - UK

UK warned it must ‘urgently’ drill in North Sea to boost oil and gas supplies

A new report from OEUK urges the British Government to safeguard the nation's energy supply amid global instability

The Independent UK

UK ‘urgently’ needs more domestic oil and gas from North Sea, trade body says

A report by Offshore Energies UK warned maintaining domestic supply is essential for energy security and affordability.

Evening Standard

Political leaders must unite to protect Scottish energy sector, says trade body

The OEUK has urged political parties to take an ‘all-energy’ approach to renewables and fossil fuels.

Evening Standard

Offshore oil workers must lose weight or face losing their jobs under new safety measures

The OEUK industry body will offer support to those who stand to be affected by the safety measure and says job losses would be the “absolute worst-case scenario”

The Independent UK

Thousands of offshore workers could lose jobs if they fail to lose weight

Offshore Energies UK will from November 2026 require offshore staff to weigh a maximum of 124kg.

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Trade association warns of offshore energy industry ‘deterioration’

Offshore Energies UK has released an open letter calling on the UK Government to implement a permanent tax regime from 2026.

The Guardian - UK

Academic axed from Labour conference panel for criticising energy policy

Sustainability expert was told panellists discussing North Sea oil and gas were meant to ‘agree entirely’ with each other

Evening Standard

UK could face importing 70% of oil and gas needs by 2030, new report warns

Trade body Offshore Energies UK published its economic report for 2025.

Evening Standard

Change windfall tax to make £137bn by 2050, Chancellor told

Offshore Energy UK said the the energy profits levy should be replaced next year with a profits-based mechanism.

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Evening Standard

Cut to energy bills for businesses is ‘short-term fix’, industry boss claims

David Whitehouse of Offshore Energies UK claimed the move from the UK Government would offer ‘respite’ for some firms but was a ‘short-term fix’.

Evening Standard

UK oil and gas industry welcomes talk of ceasefire in Middle East

The chief executive of Offshore Energies UK said there has already been a drop in oil prices.

The National (Scotland)

Campaigners pan claim North Sea could produce half of UK oil and gas by 2050

THE oil and gas industry is "peddling a fantasy", campaigners have warned after bosses said the North Sea could produce about half of the…

The Independent UK

North Sea could produce half of all UK oil and gas in run up to 2050 – report

Industry body Offshore Energies UK made the claim in a new report.

The Guardian - UK

Fossil fuel industry accused of seeking special treatment over oilfield emissions

Lobbyists argued it was unfair for their industry to be treated the same as others as end product – oil and gas – inevitably produced emissions

The Independent UK

Less offshore decommissioning work carried out in 2023 despite higher spend

Offshore Energy UK said £1.7 billion was spent on decommissioning in the UK continental shelf in 2023.

The Guardian - UK

‘They’re killing us’: Aberdeen braces for end to North Sea oil as clean energy plan takes shape

The granite city has weathered many storms over the years but people there now fear the impact of the government’s tax plans on the local economy and jobs

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