Business · Energy & Commodities · 8 hrs ago
De Boer urges Netherlands to produce more of its own gas
Remco de Boer says the Netherlands should produce more of its own gas.
The proposal follows the UK’s approval of gas extraction from the Jackdaw field, which is controversial.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it made little sense to import oil and gas while the country could use its own energy reserves responsibly.
The argument is about relying less on energy from abroad by using domestic supplies.
De Boer’s headline calls for the Netherlands to follow the UK’s example.
No specific Dutch decision or next step is given.
Remco de Boer urges the Netherlands to produce more of its own gas.
He says the country should follow Britain’s example.
Britain approved gas production from the controversial Jackdaw field last Wednesday.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said importing oil and gas while domestic supplies could be used responsibly was illogical.
- Who
- Remco de Boer is urging the Netherlands to produce more of its own gas.
- What
- He says the Netherlands should follow Britain’s example.
- When
- The article was published on October 26, 2026; Britain approved the Jackdaw project the previous Wednesday.
- Where
- The Netherlands and Britain.
- Why
- De Boer urges the Netherlands to produce more of its own gas. Burnham said it was illogical to import oil and gas while responsibly usable domestic supplies were available.
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- Advocate
- Remco de Boer
- Country urged to produce more gas
- The Netherlands
- Gas field approved by Britain
- Jackdaw
What people are saying
It is simply not logical to import oil and gas from abroad while we can also responsibly use our own energy supplies.