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Building the North Sea’s energy future

We are seeking views on delivering the government’s commitment to support a prosperous and managed North Sea transition.

Last fetched 16 May 2026 · gov.uk

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This government strives to drive the development of an internationally-leading offshore clean energy industry, which ensures good, long-term jobs, growth and investment in communities across the North Sea – boosting the country’s economy and energy security. This consultation is a critical step in developing the framework to support that ambition.

Responses to the consultation will support the delivery of the government’s commitment not to issue new licences to explore new fields, whilst not revoking existing licences and partnering with business and workers to manage our existing fields for the entirety of their lifespan.

This consultation is aimed at the following groups:

Oil and Gas Upstream Producer (offshore)
Oil and Gas Upstream Producer (onshore)
Oil and Gas Mid or Downstream Sector
Oil and Gas Supply Chain
Renewable Energy Producer
Renewable Energy Supply Chain
Energy Trader
Energy Supplier
Carbon Capture and Storage Sector
Trade Union
Trade Body or Association
Provider of Finance
Environmental Group
Local community groups and/or representatives
Academic
Education and Skills
Accountant / Tax Adviser
Individual
Other North Sea Stakeholders

Documents

Building the North Sea’s Energy Future: consultation documentapplication/pdf Building the North Sea’s Energy Future: consultation document (accessible webpage)Clean Energy job adverts analysis: charts and methodologyapplication/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet North Sea Future Plan: government responseapplication/pdf North Sea Future Plan: government response (accessible webpage)