Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:30:04 GMT
Burnham's North Sea Energy Plan
Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to accelerate North Sea oil and gas drilling while maintaining Labour's pledge against new exploration licenses. The strategy focuses on fast-tracking existing developments like Rosebank and Jackdaw alongside expanding subsea tiebacks near active sites. Announced with public utility and economic reforms, the move seeks to enhance domestic energy security and ease living costs