As the conflict in the Middle East threatens to whack the world economy with an energy shock - and possibly a huge recession, the debate about the UK’s North Sea has re-ignited. Should we be drilling there to help our energy security in a volatile global market?
There’s now a growing chorus of voices, from surprising places, calling on the government to support more North Sea exploration. So, will the government – having banned new licenses as part of net zero drive – now give them the go ahead?
Presenters:
- Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio
- Emma Powell, media and telecoms editor, The Times
Guests:
- Tessa Kahn, founder and executive director, Uplift.
- Chris Wheaton, energy analyst, Stifel.
Producer: Miriam Hall
Senior Producer: Julia Johnson
Executive Producer: Kate Ford
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