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UK government to outlaw new North Sea drilling
Ministers said the ban fulfills Labour’s manifesto pledge and could support about 60 million barrels of oil while shifting investment toward cleaner energy.
- On Wednesday, the UK government introduced the Energy Independence Bill, which removes the North Sea Transition Authority's ability to grant new oil and gas exploration licenses.
- Ministers stated the move honors Labour's 2024 manifesto commitment to cease issuing new oil and gas licenses, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change.
- Conservative shadow energy secretary Andrew Bowie called the bill "dangerous," while Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Russell Borthwick argued it made "no sense" to wind down production.
- The legislation introduces Transitional Energy Certificates allowing existing fields additional production, though it will not affect the controversial Rosebank development, the UK's largest known undeveloped oil field.
- Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh said the bill helps "build a clean energy future," though Conservatives vowed to overturn the legislation if their party returns to government.
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