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- 1EDF chief calls new UK oil and gas projects a 'no-brainer'●New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss https://www. theguardian.com/business/2026/ sep/30/uk-gas-
The head of EDF's UK business has described new gas and oil projects in the United Kingdom as a 'no-brainer', arguing the case for further fossil fuel extraction. The remarks, reported by the Guardian, are likely to fuel debate over the Labour government's energy strategy, its climate commitments, and figures such as Andy Burnham who have pushed for a more interventionist industrial policy.
- 2EDF boss calls new UK gas and oil projects a 'no-brainer'●New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss #Climate New UK gas and oil projects ar...
The head of EDF's UK operations has described new gas and oil projects in the North Sea as a 'no-brainer', arguing domestic production makes sense. The remarks put the energy company's leadership at odds with climate campaigners and add fuel to the ongoing debate over Britain's licensing of new fossil fuel developments amid net zero targets.