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Should the UK encourage oil exploration or decommissioning? Industry divided, says poll
Readers of Offshore technology were asked if the UK Government should end subsidies for oil exploration and back up decommissioning instead. Out of the total 637 votes, 298 say no, new oil finds are essential to meet energy needs, while 260 think that yes, investing early will help meet climate targets and make the UK a world leader in decommissioning services, while 79 are unsure which would be more beneficial.
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