North Sea

Rachel Reeves insists government's economic plan can insulate UK against economic headwinds, but makes no mention of climate risks or clean energy policy in her speech

Escalating Middle East crisis comes as government faces competing calls for it to urgently bolster energy security

Conservative Environment Network accuses Labour, SNP, and Reform of 'letting Scottish workers down' by failing to adequately plan for North Sea transition

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: February 2026 part one

Board tasked with boosting investment in North Sea transition and helping oil and gas workers enter low-carbon economy

Hamburg Declaration promises to enhance co-operation and accelerate efforts to turn North Sea into the world’s largest 'clean energy reservoir'

In a characteristically rambling speech to Davos Summit, US President threatens European leaders and makes baseless accusations China is erecting fake wind farms

Report argues wind turbines could offer security benefits that extend beyond the provision of reliable clean power

High Court upholds oil exploration licences granted under previous government, but says further approvals must account for ocean harm

Government confirms Energy Profits Levy will be replaced by Oil and Gas Profits Mechanism, as it announces details of promised ban on new drilling and exploration licenses