Oil & Gas Industry Push for North Sea Drilling Misrepresents Climate Change Committee Findings

An InfluenceMap Data Sheet

October 2026

InfluenceMap outlines the oil and gas industry's campaign to convince UK policymakers that North Sea drilling is compatible with the country's climate goals. This informational tool can help policymakers and stakeholders understand how oil and gas industry claims diverge from the Climate Change Committee's recommendations.

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