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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
| 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. |
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