Written question asked by Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 September 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Thursday, 17 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Oil and Natural Gas: Production
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps she is taking to align UK oil and gas production with climate targets.
- Answer
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The government is taking a pragmatic approach to the North Sea, in line with our climate and legal obligations. The North Sea remains a vital national asset and oil and gas will continue to play an important role in our energy system for decades to come, alongside transitioning to clean power to protect jobs and tackle the climate crisis.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 28529
- Session
- 2026-27
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Climate change Oil Natural gas Production
- Link
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- Timestamp
- 2026-09-17 17:09:17 +0100
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