UK to allow oil and gas extraction near existing North Sea fields

NAMPA / DPA

2025-11-26

London (PA Media/dpa) - The UK Government will allow extraction of oil and gas near existing fields as it looks to expand North Sea production without issuing new licences. Labour was adamant in the 2024 election campaign that new licences would not be issued for oil and gas extraction. But warnings from the industry over the implications of fields like Rosebank and Jackdaw being rejected and the knowledge that fossil fuels will form part of the......

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