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In response to growing energy insecurity following Russia’s invasion, the UK government sees potential beneath the North Sea’s surface to bolster domestic supply. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has advocated for increased offshore drilling to reduce dependence on imported energy and curb soaring costs. Nonetheless, this approach conflicts with the UK’s targets for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and the planned phase-out of fossil fuel infrastructure—a conflict emblematic of the broader tension between energy security and climate commitments.