The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is leading a strategic initiative to reshape the North Sea's energy sector, balancing continued oil and gas activity with transition planning and community support. The policy addresses how to manage the sector's future through a charging regime for offshore activities, stakeholder engagement via the North Sea Future Board, and evidence-gathering on the downstream oil sector. Current status is active, with focus on ensuring industrial transition does not disadvantage affected communities and retains workforce skills.
A Ministerial-led group of experts who will provide knowledge and expertise to support the energy transition across the North Sea.
Plans setting out how the government will enhance our country’s energy security, seize the economic opportunities of the transition, and deliver on our net zero commitments.
This net zero investment roadmap summarises the UK government’s offshore wind policies and investment opportunities available.
In response to: North Sea Transition Deal
In response to: North Sea Transition Deal
Sector deal between government and the offshore oil and gas industry.
Plan setting out how government will support skilled workers in the oil and gas sector.