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Offshore Industry

Asked by Andrew BowieConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 29 July 2024UIN 823

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the role of industry input in the delivery of his policies on North Sea oil and gas.

Answered by Michael Shanks

The government will ensure a phased and responsible transition in the North Sea. We will partner with business and workers to manage our existing fields for the entirety of their lifespan.

We will embrace the future of energy production and storage, which will make use of existing offshore infrastructure and the skills of our offshore industries.

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