North Sea

Calls to approve more drilling in the North Sea in response to the latest energy crisis are deliberately overlooking the clean tech projects that can enhance energy security in the near term

The escalating conflict in the Middle East could push up UK petrol prices by hundreds of pounds a year for the average driver, further enhancing the savings on offer for EV drivers

Rachel Reeves insists government's economic plan can insulate UK against economic headwinds, but makes no mention of climate risks or clean energy policy in her speech

Escalating Middle East crisis comes as government faces competing calls for it to urgently bolster energy security

Conservative Environment Network accuses Labour, SNP, and Reform of 'letting Scottish workers down' by failing to adequately plan for North Sea transition

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: February 2026 part one

Board tasked with boosting investment in North Sea transition and helping oil and gas workers enter low-carbon economy

Hamburg Declaration promises to enhance co-operation and accelerate efforts to turn North Sea into the world’s largest 'clean energy reservoir'

In a characteristically rambling speech to Davos Summit, US President threatens European leaders and makes baseless accusations China is erecting fake wind farms

Report argues wind turbines could offer security benefits that extend beyond the provision of reliable clean power