government cannot simply turn its back on the sector and the “250,000 people in this country”9 Feb 2022 19:23
Kwasi Kwarteng says the government cannot simply turn its back on the sector and the “250,000 people in this country” that rely upon it for work.
He also made the case for domestic supply, arguing that oil and gas produced in the North Sea is “much cleaner” than in other parts of the world.
While the industry has made progress on its commitment to transition, the environmental impact of burning oil and gas means some still regard it as the architect of climate change.
That has resulted in a steady rise in calls for Westminster to terminate North Sea production and prioritise green energy.
There are fears that doing so however would forego thousands of jobs and stifle the UK’s efforts to create the technology needed for net zero.
https://www.energyvoice.com/oilandgas/north-sea/386403/kwarteng-says-uk-cant-turn-its-back-on-250000-oil-and-gas-jobs/