Donald Trump makes statement on oil extraction in the North Sea
Former US President Donald Trump has issued a call to the UK's new Prime Minister. Trump 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 this would make the UK a wealthier country, and he simultaneously suggested that the British would not need to pay Norway for energy in the same way they do today.
Norway is currently one of the largest exporters of gas to Europe and the UK. After the energy market changed as a result of the war in Ukraine, Norwegian gas has become vital for securing energy supplies to many European countries.
Trump's statements have sparked debate regarding the future of energy policy in the North Sea. While some countries wish to increase extraction to secure economic growth, others are focusing on the green transition and the need to reduce emissions from fossil fuels.
It is currently unclear how the British government will respond to the advice from Trump. The situation is being closely monitored by players in the energy industry, as changes in British oil policy could have consequences for the Norwegian market.