Donald Trump makes statement on oil extraction in the North Sea
Donald Trump has issued a call to the United Kingdom's new prime minister. The former American president believes that the UK should invest more in oil extraction in the North Sea to strengthen the country's economy.
In an interview, Trump claims that he has advised the British leadership to increase the production of oil and gas. He believes that this will make the country wealthier. Trump also made a comment about Norway in this context, suggesting that the UK would not need to pay Norway for energy if they extracted more themselves.
The North Sea is an important area for both Norway and the UK regarding energy resources. Today, Norway is one of Europe's largest suppliers of gas, especially after the energy situation in Europe changed as a result of the war in Ukraine.
It is currently unclear how the British government will respond to Trump's statement. In recent years, the UK has had an ambitious plan for the green transition, which involves a gradual shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
The matter has attracted attention because it touches upon both international energy policy and the relationship between the countries bordering the North Sea. It remains to be seen whether the statements will have any practical significance for Norwegian oil exports or cooperation in the region.