UK energy minister doubles down on bleak outlook for North Sea

Michael Shanks said bolstering North Sea production would make ‘no material difference’ to imports

UK Energy Minister Michael Shanks.
UK Energy Minister Michael Shanks.Photo: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 17 July 2025, 11:42Updated 18 July 2025, 10:33
UK North SeaOffshore Energies UK (OEUK)United KingdomEuropeWestern Europe