14 July 2026
RMT Press Office:
Offshore union, RMT has joined businesses, trade unions, and industry organisations in signing an open letter calling on the government to support continued domestic oil and gas production alongside the expansion of renewable energy.
The letter argues that energy security, industrial resilience and a fair transition for workers depend on maintaining UK production while accelerating investment in offshore wind, carbon capture, hydrogen and other low-carbon industries.
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey said: "Our offshore members are clear that new oil and gas sources need to be drilled and activated, alongside the progress we have made with the government on transition training, jobs plans and the Fair Work Charter in the offshore wind sector.
"Increasing domestic production of oil and gas must also be accompanied by a condition of domestic use, to reduce reliance on the doubly polluting effects of imports.
"Alongside ramping up supply chain jobs in clean electricity production, decommissioning and grid connections, we would improve the stability of offshore workers' income, skills and career prospects."
The open letter also argues that an all-energy approach is essential to protecting jobs, strengthening energy security and delivering a just transition for offshore workers while reducing dependence on imported oil and gas.
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