Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 10970

Fossil Fuels: Licensing

Tabled: 24 October 2024

Answered: 1 November 2024

Question

Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the North Sea Transition Authority plans to award new licences for the (a) production and (b) extraction of oil and gas.

Answer

Michael Shanks

The Government will consult later this year on the implementation of our manifesto position not to issue new oil and gas licences to explore new fields.The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has independently paused issuing any invitations to apply for...

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