Protests as UK approves new gas drilling in North Sea
Climate activists have protested against the UK’s decision to go ahead with new gas drilling in the North Sea.
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Climate activists have protested against the UK’s decision to go ahead with new gas drilling in the North Sea.
Drilling is set to begin in the controversial North Sea plot as the government seeks to tackle high energy costs. Environmental groups have criticized the move and called for more clean energy.
The long-awaited decision about the controversial North Sea field is expected on Wednesday morning.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has urged the prime minister to stop "faffing about" with the North Sea oil and gas fields.
Citing the escalating security threat, Germany's Navy has decided to establish a second port on the North Sea coast. Emden was chosen as the location.
Citing the escalating security threat, Germany's Navy has decided to establish a second port on the North Sea coast. Emden was chosen as the location.
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Burnham pledged to take more control of electricity prices by expanding renewables and and nuclear, with a more pragmatic approach to the North Sea.
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, an OEUK report claims.