石油和天然氣產業警告勞工能源政策可能會阻礙投資

由於許可和稅收政策的不確定性，英國石油和天然氣產業面臨重大挑戰。行業機構 OEUK 對工黨計劃終止新許可證發放並增加暴利稅表示擔憂，這可能使英國「無法投資」。為了吸引投資，OEUK 強調穩定性、可預測性和公平回報的必要性。

Oil and Gas Industry Expresses Concerns Over Labor's Energy Policies, Citing Investment Chill

石油和天然氣產業對工黨能源政策表示擔憂，理由是投資冷淡

London-based industry body Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has raised concerns over the potential impact of the Labour party's proposed energy policies on the United Kingdom's oil and gas sector. OEUK's marketing intelligence manager, Ross Dornan, highlighted the industry's challenges with licensing and taxation, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding future licensing policies and the prospect of tax increases under a Labour government.

總部位於倫敦的行業機構英國離岸能源公司（OEUK）對工黨擬議的能源政策對英國石油和天然氣行業的潛在影響表示擔憂。 OEUK 的行銷情報經理 Ross Dornan 強調了該行業在許可和稅收方面面臨的挑戰，強調了未來許可政策的不確定性以及工黨政府下稅收增加的前景。

Dornan emphasized that the industry faces a complex investment environment due to multiple challenges, including the potential for changes in taxation and labor policy. He expressed particular concern over Labour's pledges to retain and expand the windfall tax, which he believes would make the UK "uninvestable" from several perspectives.

多南強調，由於稅收和勞工政策可能發生變化等多重挑戰，該產業面臨複雜的投資環境。他對工黨保留和擴大暴利稅的承諾表示特別擔憂，他認為這將從多個角度使英國「無法投資」。

In a report released by OEUK, the industry body estimated potential investments in the energy sector of up to £450 billion by 2040. However, OEUK's chief executive, David Whitehouse, stressed that investors require stability, predictability, and fair returns to drive these investments. Whitehouse emphasized the need for supportive long-term policies, a stable tax regime, and responsible rhetoric to foster investment in the energy sector.

在OEUK發布的一份報告中，該行業機構估計到2040年能源領域的潛在投資將高達4500億英鎊。然而，OEUK首席執行官David Whitehouse強調，投資者需要穩定性、可預測性和公平回報來推動這些投資。白宮強調需要採取長期支持性政策、穩定的稅收制度和負責任的言論來促進能源產業的投資。

The industry body's concerns come amidst a global race for investment, with Whitehouse highlighting the importance of making the most of the UK's oil and gas production, which is currently at record lows. He emphasized the potential for the UK to become reliant on imported energy and outsourcing supply chain companies due to a lack of appropriate domestic investment.

該產業機構的擔憂來自全球投資競賽，白宮強調充分利用英國石油和天然氣產量的重要性，目前英國石油和天然氣產量正處於歷史低點。他強調，由於缺乏適當的國內投資，英國有可能變得依賴進口能源和外包供應鏈公司。

OEUK has engaged in emergency meetings with Labour representatives in recent months to convey industry concerns regarding Labour's policy proposals. Dornan reiterated the industry's need for "stability, predictability, and competitiveness across the board."

近幾個月來，OEUK 與工黨代表舉行了緊急會議，以傳達業界對工黨政策提案的擔憂。多南重申該行業需要「全面的穩定性、可預測性和競爭力」。

Meanwhile, a Labour spokesperson defended the party's energy policies, stating that the current Conservative government has failed to meet its clean power targets and has hindered investment in renewable energy. Labour outlined its plans to increase the rate of the windfall tax and eliminate investment allowances, maintaining that these changes would be proportionate and fair while generating revenue for the government.

與此同時，工黨發言人為該黨的能源政策進行了辯護，稱現任保守黨政府未能實現其清潔電力目標，並阻礙了對再生能源的投資。工黨概述了提高暴利稅稅率和取消投資補貼的計劃，並堅稱這些變化在為政府創造收入的同時是相稱和公平的。

The Labour party emphasized its intention to work with the industry to support its ambitions for the UK's energy sector and create jobs. Labour's "GB Energy" plan aims to reduce energy bills and foster job creation.

工黨強調其有意與該行業合作，支持其對英國能源行業的雄心壯志並創造就業機會。工黨的「GB Energy」計畫旨在減少能源費用並促進創造就業機會。

In response, Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho criticized Labour's energy policies, stating that they would undermine the UK's energy security and result in job losses and reduced investment. Coutinho highlighted Labour's unfunded spending promises and questioned their ability to pay for their proposed policies.

對此，能源安全大臣克萊爾·庫蒂尼奧批評工黨的能源政策，稱這些政策將破壞英國的能源安全，導致失業和投資減少。庫蒂尼奧強調了工黨無資金支持的支出承諾，並質疑他們是否有能力支付擬議政策。

Coutinho asserted that only the Conservative government has a pragmatic and responsible plan to achieve net zero emissions while supporting economic growth. The government's plan emphasizes sticking to established goals and avoiding unnecessary financial burdens on families.

庫蒂尼奧斷言，只有保守黨政府有務實、負責任的計劃，在支持經濟成長的同時實現淨零排放。政府的計畫強調堅持既定目標，避免給家庭帶來不必要的經濟負擔。