Projects

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. 

Varying predictions of oil and gas production create wildly different, and potentially misleading, predictions of oil and gas job losses. But there is widespread agreement: jobs are in decline regardless, so workers are right to demand a transition plan.