Written question asked by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Curran (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Offshore Industry: North Sea

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to publish further guidance on how each criterion for Transitional Energy Certificates will be considered when they introduce the Energy Independence Bill to Parliament.

Answer

The government published further information on its approach to the criteria for Transitional Energy Certificates on 21 April.

The Energy Independence Bill was announced in the King’s Speech, in which the government committed to manage existing oil and gas fields for their lifetime and show climate leadership by meeting the manifesto commitments.

Following the conclusion of the legislative process, the North Sea Transition Authority will set out further guidance.

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Type: Written question
Reference: HL2077
Session: 2026-27
Registered interest declared: Yes
Subjects: Offshore industry North Sea Regulation
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Offshore Industry: North Sea

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