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The 'life and death' decision for North Sea energy awaiting the PM
UK NewsAugust 17, 2026 at 6:00 AMNational

The 'life and death' decision for North Sea energy awaiting the PM

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The oil and gas industry has urged Andy Burnham to approve two controversial North Sea developments as a public consultation on the UK's largest undeveloped oil field closes.

The oil and gas industry has urged Andy Burnham to approve two controversial North Sea developments as a public consultation on the UK's largest undeveloped oil field closes.

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