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Offshore Industry: Security

Asked by Graeme DownieLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 9 January 2026UIN 101611

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what training his Department offers to operators of UK offshore energy assets on steps to take in the event of a threat from Russian military assets.

Answered by Al Carns

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) does not provide training or advice to operators of offshore oil rigs and installations in the North Sea. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is responsible for the security of energy infrastructure.

The MOD keeps Russian military capabilities and assets under continuous review as part of our routine defence intelligence and wider strategic assessment. This contributes to wider HMG efforts to reduce the vulnerability of networks and assets and ensure an effective response to disruptive incidents.

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