联合王国的离岸退役支出上升,但由于各种挑战,已退役的油井数量下降。 UK offshore decommissioning spending rises, but number of wells decommissioned falls due to various challenges.

尽管2023年联合王国离岸退役支出增加了19%,达到17亿英镑,但退役的油井数量从139口下降到126口。 Despite a 19% rise in spending to £1.7 billion on offshore decommissioning in the UK in 2023, the number of wells decommissioned dropped from 139 to 126. 挑战包括与离岸风力产业争夺资源、成本通胀和政治不确定性。 Challenges include competition with the offshore wind industry for resources, cost inflation, and political uncertainty. 预计2024年未来支出将增至23亿英镑,但对石油和天然气利润征收高额税可能阻碍投资。 Future spending is expected to rise to £2.3 billion in 2024, but the high tax on oil and gas profits could deter investment.