Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 1531

Offshore Industry: North Sea

Tabled: 24 July 2024

Answered: 1 August 2024

Question

Andrew Bowie

Conservative — West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he plans to have with OEUK on the future of the North Sea Basin.

Answer

Michael Shanks

This Government will engage with industry to ensure a phased and responsible North Sea transition. The Secretary of State has had introductory discussions with OEUK and the North Sea Transition Authority and we will continue to engage with industry.