A report by the North Sea Transition Taskforce has called on the government to urgently establish a long-term, integrated plan to deliver a just energy transition in the North Sea.
The North Sea is a mature oil and gas basin. To reach the UK’s net zero goals, there will be a transition in the North Sea from oil and gas exploration towards commercially viable renewable energy technologies.
The North Sea Transition Taskforce, an independent body supported by the British Chambers of Commerce, was launched in November 2024 to map out this transition for the North Sea.
Bringing together representatives from supply chain organisations, industry bodies, government agencies, academia, environmental groups and trade unions, the taskforce has published its report called Securing the future of the energy transition in the North Sea.
The report highlights that a successful, just transition will guarantee energy security, hasten the journey towards net zero and protect the workforce linked to the North...