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Uplift supports efforts to create a rapid and fair transition away from oil and gas production in the UK

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Putting the UK on track for a fair energy transition

Despite its welcome mission to shift Britain to clean energy, this government currently has no plan to ensure that the transition benefits the UK’s energy workers and communities. It needs to get one fast.

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Oil and gas turns its back on the UK’s transition

The oil and gas industry has long positioned itself as a major partner in the UK’s energy transition which has, until this point, allowed it to play a pivotal role in determining the shape and pace of the North Sea’s transition. But how many oil and gas companies are actually committed to transitioning to clean energy? And how many are continuing to pursue oil and gas for as long as it is profitable?

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Myth busting oil and gas emissions cuts

As part of its ongoing persuasion campaign to be allowed to continue drilling in the UK, the oil and gas industry regularly points to efforts it is making to cut emissions from North Sea production. The latest announcement from the industry is that it is ahead of schedule when it comes to meeting its targets to reduce emissions. Here’s why we should be wary of these claims.

What the King’s Speech must deliver for the transition away from oil and gas

Ahead of the King’s Speech, this briefing sets out why the government must use this opportunity to kickstart the legislative reforms required for a just transition away from oil and gas towards clean energy.

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Award of oil and gas licences under the 33rd licensing round

Today the oil and gas regulator, the North Sea Transition Authority, has announced the offer of 31 oil and gas licences under the 33rd oil and gas licensing round. The round was opened in October 2022 under Liz Truss’s government as part of its ‘dash for gas’. New licences add virtually nothing to the UK’s energy supply and do nothing to lower energy bills.

A New Deal for the North Sea

The UK’s transition away from oil and gas production is already well underway. But for all the talk of a ‘just transition’, the UK lacks a coherent plan for making sure that the workers and communities dependent on the oil and gas sector benefit from the North Sea’s shift to clean energy. This report looks at the current failed plan and shows what is needed to kick-start a fair transition.

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New Deal North Sea

Working towards a just transition to a low-carbon future that puts people first.

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Just Transition

Working towards a just transition to a low-carbon future that puts people first.

Research Stream

Energy Independence

Working towards a just transition to a low-carbon future that puts people first.