£20 billion price tag for North Sea oil and gas decommissioning

The industry says more than 2000 wells are expected to be decommissioned

Around £20 billion will be spent on decommissioning North Sea oil and gas rigs in the next decade.

The sector wants more support to ensure that work remains in the UK, with nearly £2 billion being spent this year alone.

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