6 articles tagged with "North Sea"
Recent research indicates that new drilling fields in the North Sea will have a minimal effect on the UK's gas import dependency, with the Jackdaw and Rosebank fields contributing only 2% and 1% respectively.
A recent analysis indicates that increased drilling in the North Sea will not enhance UK energy security. Former military leaders urge a shift towards renewable energy sources.
A recent study indicates that offshore wind farms in the North Sea are altering sediment flows by approximately 1.5 million tons annually, with implications for infrastructure and environmental management.
Jürgen Maier, chief of GB Energy, argues that boosting North Sea oil and gas production could enhance economic stability and support the transition to renewable energy amid current energy challenges.
Ministers caution that increasing North Sea drilling could heighten the UK's dependence on volatile fossil fuel markets, impacting energy security.
Recent seismic imaging reveals that the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was formed by a 160-meter asteroid impact 43–46 million years ago, resulting in a significant tsunami.