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Country summary: United Kingdom
energy-pedia opportunities - United Kingdom:
| Current deals: | 35 |
| Licensing articles: | 289 |
| Completed deals: | 1191 |
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United Kingdom - recent news
| 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. |
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