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Government unveils new UK oil and gas licensing bill amidst green group backlash

Government unveils new UK oil and gas licensing bill amidst green group backlash

The UK Government has unveiled the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill to Parliament, aiming to bolster the economy and enhance energy security; however, environmental groups argue that the bill falls short of aligning with the UK’s net-zero by 2050 pathway.

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