Oil and gas firm Harbour Energy plans to cut 100 offshore jobs


Harbour Energy said a reduction of “approximately 100 offshore roles” was expected following a consultation period, which is now under way.

It added the decision reflected lower anticipated production and investment in the UK sector.

The company has been a vocal critic of the Energy Profits Levy (EPL), known as the windfall tax, introduced by the Conservative UK government in 2022 and extended after Labour came to power last year.

Scott Barr, managing director of the firm’s UK business, said: “This review is necessary to ensure Harbour Energy’s UK business remains competitive as we continue to adapt to a challenging future.

“The UK oil and gas sector faces sustained pressure from lower commodity prices and an uncompetitive tax regime, worsened by the government’s decision to retain the Energy Profits Levy in the recent Budget.”


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