Projects

When the Conservative government approved the Rosebank oil field, they did so ignoring the massive climate pollution that would be released into the atmosphere when its reserves are inevitably burnt. But thanks to a landmark Supreme Court ruling, oil and gas companies will now have to disclose the full extent of the harm new developments will have on our climate. Here we explore what this could mean for the future of Rosebank.

The UK is at a critical juncture in its energy policy, particularly concerning the future of the North Sea. Our oil and gas reserves, as well as the number of jobs supported by the industry, are in decline. Add to this the climate crisis, which requires the rapid phase out of oil and gas production, and the need for a fair transition to clean energy is both obvious and urgent.The North Sea’s capacity to deliver power, jobs and wealth for Scotland and across the UK presents us with a huge opportunity, but it will require this government to address head on the political and policy failures of recent years. 

Energy policy, and specifically the future of the North Sea, is a clear dividing line between the main political parties in this general election. Here we look at some of the claims being made, and if policies have popular support in Scotland.