Written question asked by Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Oil and Natural Gas: Exploration
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will ensure that new Energy Transitional Certificates uphold high environmental standards to protect UK seas from oil and gas operations.
- Answer
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Any activities undertaken under a Transitional Energy Certificate will remain subject to the UK’s robust environmental regulatory regime. Developers will be required to secure all relevant consents and comply fully with offshore environmental impact assessment legislation and associated guidance before operations can proceed.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 4810
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Environment protection Exploration Oil Natural gas Standards Seas and oceans
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- 2026-06-08 12:21:23 +0100
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