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New PM Andy Burnham faces a high-stakes energy dilemma: should the UK drill in the North Sea? Two major projects, Rosebank and Jackdaw, are under legal scrutiny after environmental groups challenged their climate impact. With consultations ongoing, rushing decisions could trigger more court battles. While Labour’s manifesto banned new exploration licenses, they’ve allowed “tie-backs” to existing areas — a loophole that keeps the door open for oil majors focused on extracting known reserves. Meanwhile, the controversial 78% Energy Profits Levy, seen as a drag on investment, is set to be replaced in 2030 with a more operator-friendly tax — a move the industry wants prioritized. Burnham must navigate a delicate balance: boosting jobs and reindustrializing the North Sea without betraying climate commitments. The real test? Whether he’ll choose tax reform over drilling.

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