An early visit by Prime Minister Andy Burnham to meet North Sea energy operators and their workforce could mark a crucial turning point in government attitudes towards home-grown energy and the future of the offshore industry, says David Whitehouse, Chief Executive of Offshore Energies UK (OEUK). OEUK has requested an urgent prime ministerial visit to operators in Scotland and supply-chains in […]
UK energy industry leaders are calling on newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham to overhaul North Sea oil and gas policy, arguing his new government has an opportunity to improve investment conditions while maintaining the country’s energy transition.
Within days of taking office incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to announce new drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea as well as taking public control of Thames Water.
Within days of taking office incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to announce new drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea as well as taking public control of Thames Water. Burnham’s team has asked the civil service to draw up plans for new energy and water policies that can be revealed as […]