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North Sea Licenses Yield Little Gas, Experts Urge Renewables

3/28/2026

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Voar and Uplift report hundreds of North Sea licenses granted by the Conservative government since 2010 yielded only 36 days of gas.
The findings cast doubt on claims that new drilling would lower energy bills.
Experts say North Sea output has declined, with 90% of reserves depleted, prompting a shift to renewables and home improvements.
Khan and energy experts say new drilling will not reduce costs and urge sustainable solutions.

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Voar and Uplift report hundreds of North Sea licenses granted by the Conservative government since 2010 yielded only 36 days of gas.
The findings cast doubt on claims that new drilling would lower energy bills.
Experts say North Sea output has declined, with 90% of reserves depleted, prompting a shift to renewables and home improvements.
Khan and energy experts say new drilling will not reduce costs and urge sustainable solutions.