Written question asked by Carla Denyer (Green Party) on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 December 2025. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Offshore Industry: North Sea
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what definition his Department uses for new exploration in the context of a Transitional Energy Certificate; and whether that definition includes seismic activity.
- Answer
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The North Sea Transition Authority will publish detailed guidance on the application and assessment process for Transitional Energy Certificates in due course, including plans to ensure that the changes do not adversely impact seismic and other activity which is not for the purposes of oil and gas exploration.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 98692
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Offshore industry North Sea Regulation Seismic monitoring
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- 2025-12-17 11:15:54 +0000
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