Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change North Sea Oil & Gas Is Dying, What Comes Next? | Ep218: Tessa Khan
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Jul 23, 2025 Tessa Khan, the founder and director of Uplift, challenges the oil and gas industry's grip on UK energy policy. She discusses the myths around North Sea drilling and the actual impact on energy prices. Tessa highlights the potential for the UK to lead in renewable energy while addressing the need for workforce transitions from fossil fuels. With a focus on advocacy, she underlines the importance of public engagement in climate policy amid political shifts. Tessa offers compelling insights into the urgency for a just transition to sustainable energy.
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Oil Industry's Political Power
- The oil and gas industry shapes climate policy and demand through extensive lobbying.
- Fossil fuel supply must be limited to meet climate goals or risk stranded assets and overshoot.
UK’s Case for Oil Phase-Out
- UK is ideal for leading fossil fuel phase-out due to declining North Sea oil's minimal GDP impact.
- UK's fiscal benefits from oil & gas are low due to favorable tax regime and declining production.
Workforce Transition Potential
- 90% of offshore oil and gas skills in UK are transferable to offshore renewables.
- There is massive workforce appetite for transitioning to stable offshore renewable jobs.