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Research Stream

New Deal North Sea

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

Research Stream

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.

What Oil and Gas Workers are Demanding from Governments and Industry

A new survey shows that 1 in 4 North Sea workers are looking to quit, citing job security, safety and pay concerns, as well as overwhelming worker demand for more government investment to support workers through the transition.

Blogpost

2025

The Declining Economics of the North Sea

As the debate over the future of the North Sea intensifies, this briefing examines the declining role of the oil and gas industry in the UK’s energy system and economy; the economics of North Sea oil and gas production, including who benefits; and the role of renewable energy in powering growth today.

Blogpost

2025

Drilling into the facts on North Sea oil and gas

As the debate over North Sea oil and gas intensifies, this briefing examines the main claims being made and sets out the evidence for why expanding new oil and gas drilling is not in the UK or Scotland’s national interest.