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Written question asked by Carla Denyer (Green Party) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 September 2026 (named day). It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Offshore Industry: North Sea

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether her Department plans to establish an industrial strategy to support the North Sea oil and gas supply chain to diversify into future industries.

Answer

The North Sea Future Plan set out the Government's approach to managing North Sea oil and gas production while expanding clean energy industries and supporting workers through the transition. This included measures to support supply chain businesses and investors so they can benefit from future energy projects.

The North Sea Jobs Service will support oil and gas workers to move into jobs in clean energy and other Industrial Strategy priority sectors. We are almost tripling the number of clean energy jobs in Scotland to around 60,000 by the end of the decade, creating new opportunities across the North Sea economy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28524
Session
2026-27
Related items
Offshore Industry: Supply Chains
Monday, 19 October 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Offshore industry North Sea Diversification
Link
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