Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 111769

Renewable Energy: North Sea

Tabled: 9 February 2026
Answered: 17 February 2026

Question

Andrew Bowie

ConservativeWest Aberdeenshire and Kincardine

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what funding mechanisms will be utilised to support cross-border offshore renewable energy projects between the UK and neighbouring North Sea countries.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The Government and Ofgem are developing a future approach to interconnection including offshore hybrid assets, and expect to publish further details in the spring. This will include consideration of delivery and finance models.