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Hundreds of North Sea licences granted by Conservatives have ‘so far produced only 36 days worth of gas’

Exclusive: Findings cast doubt on claims new drilling would help cut bills and boost energy security, researchers say Hundreds of licences granted for new oil and gas projects in the North Sea under the Conservatives…

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The GuardianMar 28, 2026, 7:00 AM

Hundreds of North Sea licences granted by Conservatives have ‘so far produced only 36 days worth of gas’

Exclusive: Findings cast doubt on claims new drilling would help cut bills and boost energy security, researchers say Hundreds of licences granted for new oil and gas projects in the North Sea under the Conservatives have so far produced only 36 days’ worth of gas, according to analysis. Research by the energy consultancy Voar and the campaign group Uplift found that between 2010 and 2024, the government handed out hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences in seven licensing rounds. Continue reading...

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