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Taskforce warns North Sea energy transition risks job losses and investment decline

5 reports, 2 independent Updated Sep 22
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What happened

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The North Sea Transition Taskforce released a report warning that the decline of North Sea production is happening faster than emerging industries like offshore wind and carbon capture are growing. The Taskforce calls for the UK Government to end the Energy Profits Levy and introduce the Oil and Gas Revenue Levy sooner than planned to provide fiscal certainty for investment. The Taskforce states that without action, the industry risks a 'disorderly decline' and the loss of skilled workers and infrastructure.

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Why it matters

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The report highlights that oil and gas supports 115,000 jobs directly and through its supply chains. The Taskforce argues that the current pace of action is insufficient to protect jobs and industrial capability while new energy sectors scale up. The central challenge identified is the timing of the energy transition.

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Who's involved

  • AberdeenThe location where the Taskforce was established and where the energy industry operates.
  • British Chambers of CommerceOrganization providing backing and support to the North Sea Transition Taskforce.

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    Shell could see increased investment and profitability if regulatory action increases investment certainty.

  • energySpeculative

    Energy may benefit from reduced operational costs and unlocked private investment if the windfall tax is phased out.

  • Scottish GovernmentSpeculative

    Scottish Government could see improved regional economic health and funding access if private investment increases.

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