Petition
Start drilling for oil & gas in the North Sea again
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
Help the uk to be less reliant on other countries for it’s fuel & create jobs in the oil & gas industry.
I believe continuing responsible North Sea production is essential for the UK’s energy security and economic stability.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Make the most of our own natural resources. Allow companies to drill gas and oil
Make the most of our own natural resources. Allow companies to drill gas and oil
Make the most of our own natural resources. Allow companies to drill gas and oil
Make the most of our own natural resources. Allow companies to drill gas and oil
Timeline
| 25 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
14 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Aug 2026.