Investment & Jobs
The energy transition will reshape Britain's offshore workforce over the coming decades.
Oil and gas workers possess many of the skills needed in emerging industries such as offshore wind, hydrogen and carbon capture, but the pace of new investment and job creation will determine how successfully that transition takes place.
This section examines the evidence on employment, skills and the future of the UK's offshore energy workforce.
1
How many jobs does the oil and gas industry support in the UK?
The oil and gas industry provides well-paid employment for tens of thousands of people up and down the UK, spanning everything from drilling to catering.
2
Do new licences protect jobs?
Ending new licensing does not just affect future discoveries - it sends a clear signal about future North Sea investment.
3
Can oil and gas workers move into renewables easily?
There is high skills transferability, but the renewable jobs, projects and investment are not yet available at scale.