Offshore Industry: North Sea
Commons · Question 93553 · Tabled 21 Nov 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Matt Vickers
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will revoke the ban on North Sea Oil and Gas exploration.
Answer
Answered by Michael Shanks, 1 Dec 2025
On 26 November, the Government published its North Sea Future Plan.The plan implements the Government’s manifesto commitments to manage existing fields for the entirety of their lifespan, and to not issue new licences to explore new oil and gas fields.We ...