# UK offshore energy investment and policy debate

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uk-offshore-energy-investment-and-policy-debate
> Updated: 2026-09-14T23:12:22.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Energy industry leaders, led by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), are calling for significant reforms to the United Kingdom’s fiscal and regulatory frameworks to bolster energy security and domestic production. OEUK argues that reforming the Energy Profits Levy (EPL) and accelerating the transition to a new Oil and Gas Revenue Levy from 2030 to 2027 could unlock approximately £50 billion in investment and support over 100 viable projects, including the Rosebank and Jackdaw developments.

Industry representatives warn that current policies increase reliance on energy imports and threaten jobs within the offshore sector. They suggest these changes could help the UK meet up to half of its oil and gas needs domestically. However, these proposals have faced opposition from environmental groups such as Uplift, which characterized the industry’s claims as a “fantasy” and described the requests as “self-interested demands” of oil companies.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Offshore Energies UK warns of risks to UK energy security

Offshore Energies UK warns that reforming windfall taxes and supporting North Sea projects could unlock £50bn in investment and improve UK energy security by reducing reliance on imports.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/offshore-energies-uk-warns-of-risks-to-uk-energy-security

### 2026-09-14: UK energy bosses urge tax reforms to unlock 100+ oil and gas projects

Energy bosses urge the UK government to reform the Energy Profits Levy to unlock over 100 oil and gas projects and bolster domestic energy security.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-energy-bosses-urge-tax-reforms-to-unlock-100-oil-and-gas-projects

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