North Sea

DESNZ consults on how to foster smooth transition away from oil and gas production in the UK and grasp opportunities from clean energy future

Court declares significant emissions caused by burning Rosebank's oil should have been taken into account during its approval, dealing a further blow to plans for new carbon intensive infrastructure

Incoming US President calls on UK government to 'get rid of windmills', as Russian gas stops flowing to EU states through Ukraine and Norway confirms it is on track to 'pretty much erase' new petrol and diesel cars

Fossil fuel giants say joint venture will enable cost-competitive approach to maturing basin, but green campaigners argue the move reveals an industry in 'terminal decline'

UK heat pumps are far less reliant on fossil fuel imports than household gas boilers, ECIU claims

Poll finds over 70 per cent of business leaders back ban on new drilling licenses, citing benefits for investment and energy security

Multi-billion-pound link between Scotland and County Durham aims to help power up to two million homes with wind power

Coalition of 19 energy associations and system operators warn 'sub-optimal market mechanisms' are restricting the North Sea's green energy potential

North Sea Transition Authority confirms production emissions have fallen, but warns much more work is needed to reach climate goals, as it warns operators against complacency

DESNZ confirms it will not contest legal action against Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas projects, but insists licenses have not been withdrawn as new environmental guidance could yet allow projects to proceed