UK could 'unlock' 100 more oil and gas projects, say North Sea bosses

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The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, an OEUK report claims.

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  • Reported by BBC Science and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:59:02 UTC.

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