Oil industry welcomes Trump’s comments during visit

Offshore Energies UK said domestic oil is vital for future energy security.

Steven Brown

The US President was very vocal regarding the future of North Sea oil and gas while visiting Scotland.

Industry body Offshore Energies UK has welcomed the intervention, saying domestic oil is vital for future energy security.

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