Written question asked by Lee Anderson (Reform UK) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Offshore Industry: Employment
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what information his Department holds on trends in the number of jobs in the oil and gas sector since 2023.
- Answer
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The Government holds information on employment trends in the oil and gas sector from a range of sources, including industry data and independent research.
The Office for National Statistics estimates that direct employment in the sector was around 27,000 in 2023 and around 28,000 in 2024 on a provisional basis.
Analysis shows strong skills transferability from oil and gas to offshore clean energy roles.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 125491
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Employment Offshore industry
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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