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06 Nov 26 |
UK: Swinney opposes Labour's ban on new North Sea drilling First Minister John Swinney has criticised the UK Government's plans to ban new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea, arguing there is a strong case for developing domestic resources rather than relying on imports. |
06 Nov 26 |
UK: Labour MPs condemn North Sea drilling ban as ‘crazy and perverse’ Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing a growing rebellion from his own MPs over plans to ban new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea, with Labour backbenchers warning the policy threatens jobs, investment and Britain's energy security. |
06 Nov 26 |
UK: Scottish Onshore Wind Developers Forum calls on the Scottish Government to set ambition for onshore wind of at least 30 GW by 2040 The Scottish Onshore Wind Developers Forum calls on the Scottish Government to set ambition for onshore wind of at least 30 GW by 2040 |
05 Nov 26 |
UK: Dabinett Gas Prospect upgrade – A significant UK North Sea exploration opportunity Horizon Energy holds a 100% interest in Licence P2557, containing the Dabinett natural gas prospect on the margin of the Mid North Sea High in the UK Southern North Sea. Independently assessed by Sproule ERCE in October 2026, Dabinett is reported to contain un-risked mean prospective resources of 769 Bscf of natural gas and 18 million barrels of condensate. Horizon Energy is seeking a participant to join in the exploration and subsequent development of Dabinett, alongside further prospects across its licence portfolio offering multi-Tscf gas resource potential. |
05 Nov 26 |
UK: Outrage as UK Government moves to outlaw future North Sea exploration The UK Government has sparked fierce criticism from business and industry leaders after unveiling legislation that would permanently ban new oil and gas exploration licences in the North Sea. The Energy Independence Bill would remove the North Sea Transition Authority's powers to award new exploration licences, raising fresh concerns over jobs, investment and Britain's growing dependence on imported energy. |
05 Nov 26 |
UK: Public support for UK oil and gas production higher than ever The British public stand behind the UK oil and gas sector, with 63% supporting continued domestic oil production. New polling commissioned by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) reveals key insights from voters across the political spectrum on some of the most important issues affecting the energy sector. |
05 Nov 26 |
UK: Angus Energy announces approval of the Saltfleetby and Brockham licence extensions Angus Energy has announced that the North Sea Transition Authority ('NSTA') has approved extensions to the production licences covering the Saltfleetby gas field and Brockham field. |
05 Nov 26 |
UK: Energy reforms to cut bills and put power back in people's hands Energy Independence Bill builds on the Budget by delivering a major overhaul of Britain’s energy system, putting affordability and public control at its heart. New laws will underpin plans to scrap gas standing charges, protect household bill savings and crack down on rogue energy companies and landlords. Communities to get a greater stake in clean energy projects, alongside reforms to speed up grid connections. Delivers on manifesto commitment to issue no new oil and gas licences to explore new fields in the North Sea. |
05 Nov 26 |
UK: INEOS Inovyn secures the future of the UK’s last remaining production facility for a key building block of PVC INEOS Inovyn completed the acquisition of the UK’s only ethylene dichloride asset, a key building block for PVC, on 30 October. Around 98% of the chlorine used in drinking water treatment is supplied by Runcorn, highlighting the site’s critical importance to public health and national infrastructure. |
