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UK ministers resist calls to expand North Sea drilling amid energy security debate

UK government ministers have rejected industry and some political calls to increase North Sea oil and gas production, arguing that expanding fossil fuel extraction would heighten exposure to volatile global markets.

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  • Carbon Brief analysis
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  • Green energy boss backs more North Sea oil and gas production
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