British oil and gas producers plead for increased investment Solve the energy crisis

สล็อตแตกง่าย Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has called for the issuance of new energy drilling permits in the North Sea and expedited investments in the energy sector. to mitigate the impact that high energy prices have on consumers As Britain grapples with its worst energy crisis in decades.

Reuters reported that the new British Prime Minister Liz Truss announced that it would speed up action immediately. to help people cope with rising energy costs This risks making many people unable to use electricity to warm their homes this winter. She announced during the election campaign that she would seek more drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea.

The OEUK, which represents offshore oil, gas, hydrogen and wind power producers, warned that Britain may face energy shortages this winter. Meanwhile, global energy prices will remain high for at least three more years.

“The best way for the UK to secure its gas and oil supply is to increase its investment in its resources,” said OEUK Market Intelligence Manager Ross Dornan.

UK gas production is up 26% in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period last year. This was driven by new projects off the east coast of England.

The OEUK said in a report released today (Sept. 7) the increase in gas production could be “short-lived”, adding that If there is no increase in investment The UK may need to import about 80% of gas by 2030 and about 70% of oil, up from about 60% and 20% today.( สล็อตแตกง่าย )