Trump's Controversial Stance: A Call to Revitalize North Sea Oil and Gas
Donald Trump criticized the UK's energy policies, advocating for the expansion of North Sea oil and gas production and the removal of wind farms. Despite production declines, the UK's government remains committed to increasing renewable energy while balancing challenges with the wind sector and rising oil taxation.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has sparked controversy by criticizing the UK's energy policies, demanding a revival of the North Sea oil and gas sector while advocating the dismantling of wind farms. This aligns with his history of challenging renewable energy projects, including a failed attempt to obstruct a wind farm near his Scottish golf course.
The North Sea, once a robust oil-producing region, has seen a decline from 4.4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day at the millennium's onset to about 1.3 million today. Meanwhile, offshore wind, once a booming area for the UK, faces hurdles as development costs surge and investment slows.
Responding to Trump's remarks, the British government asserted its commitment to a balanced energy transition, focusing on renewables to enhance energy independence and meet climate goals. The government's strategy includes increasing wind capacity and implementing a higher windfall tax on oil and gas revenues to support renewable projects.
(With inputs from agencies.)