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    Government delays North Sea oil legislation due to lack of Commons time

    by Richard Wheeler Jan 08, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    Government legislation designed to maximise North Sea oil and gas production has been delayed to avoid it being rushed through its first stage in 45 minutes.

    The Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill would require the industry regulator to run annual rounds for new oil and gas licences, subject to stringent new emissions and imports tests.

    It was due to receive its second reading on Monday evening, but additional business – including lengthy exchanges on the Israel-Hamas conflict and the Horizon scandal

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