The Conservative Party will seek to increase oil and gas production in the North Sea if it comes to power, according to an expected announcement by Kemi Badenoch.
Badenoch is due to speak in Aberdeen soon to outline her strategy of prioritizing fossil fuel extraction over moving toward alternative energy sources, as reported by the Sunday Telegraph.
She will reveal plans to restructure the North Sea Transition Authority, the body responsible for licensing, removing the term "transition" and replacing its existing mandate with a directive focused solely on maximizing fossil fuel extraction.
Badenoch argues that the UK must pursue full utilization of its hydrocarbon resources to support economic growth.
She stated: “It makes no sense for our country to leave essential resources unused while nearby nations like Norway extract them from the same area.
“Although the UK has reduced emissions more than other major economies since 1990, we still face some of the highest energy costs in the developed world.
“This situation is unsustainable. That is why I reject unrealistic climate policies and am putting economic growth and national interests first.
“A future Conservative government will remove all restrictions on the North Sea except those ensuring maximum extraction.
“Common sense must prevail. We will utilize all available oil and gas in the North Sea.”
Recently, Ed Miliband, the energy and net zero secretary, criticized the Conservatives for disregarding scientific consensus on emissions reduction.
In a new report assessing climate trends, the Labour MP highlighted findings led by the Met Office, showing that the UK has already experienced rising temperatures, increased rainfall, and more extreme weather events.
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