What is the future of the North Sea?

James Murray
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What is the future of the North Sea?

The oil and gas industry is mounting a concerted lobbying push to convince the government to soften its pledge to end new drilling licenses - but can it really marry fossil fuel production and net zero goals?

It's been a busy few days for the North Sea oil and gas industry. Last week, it endorsed a new report which argued 'bespoke licenses' could enable new projects while honouring Labour's manifesto pledge...

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