What if the gas has gone?

James Murray
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What if the gas has gone?

A new analysis lays bare the open secret avoided by so many discussions on the future of the UK's energy industry: the overwhelming likelihood is there is not that much North Sea oil and gas left

There are lots of reasons for the UK to want to transition to a clean energy system. It will create jobs, reduce air pollution, curb energy costs, enhance energy security, improve the balance of payments,...

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