Energy Security
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, energy security has been front and centre of government agendas across Europe.
As domestic production declines and geopolitical tensions disrupt traditional trading routes, decisions about imports, infrastructure and investment become increasingly important.
Can Britain simply import the energy it needs?
Britain can import energy, but greater reliance on overseas supplies comes with economic, environmental and security costs.
Is the North Sea is running out anyway?
Official figures show there is still material oil and gas potential to develop in the North Sea.
Can renewables replace oil and gas in the near term?
Britain needs to grow renewables faster to cut emissions, but it still relies heavily on oil and gas today. The transition requires both: rapid clean-energy build-out and a managed reduction in fossil fuel demand.
Can wind and solar provide all the energy Britain needs?
Wind and solar are essential to cutting emissions, but they cannot provide all the reliability Britain needs on their own.
What impact does ending new licences have on UK production?
Ending new licences will have more than a marginal impact on UK production, because it shapes the investment conditions that determine whether remaining resources are actually developed.
Does the ownership of North Sea fields mean production won’t benefit the UK?
Oil and gas produced from the North Sea is developed under UK licences, regulated by the UK, taxed by the UK, and supported by UK workers, ports, engineering companies and supply chains, regardless of the operator.
Will production from Rosebank benefit the UK?
Rosebank brings gas directly into the UK, adds oil to the wider European energy system Britain relies on, and supports billions of pounds of investment and hundreds of long-term jobs in the UK.
Will new North Sea oil and gas improve energy security?
Domestic oil and gas makes us more independent - supporting energy security while demand remains high.