Description:
Written by the leading expert in the history of UK energy, this study provides new, in-depth analysis of the development of British petroleum policies towards the North Sea based on full access to the Government's relevant archives.
Review Quotes:
'[The Official History of North Sea Oil and Gas] provides numerous lessons for policymakers in today's emerging hydro-carbon producers to learn from.' - Petroleum Economist, February 2012
'Brilliantly written' - William Keegan, Observer
'A voluminous and impressive piece of work, and it is based on a unique pool of archival material. Policy makers and government officials can clearly learn important lessons from the fascinating history of North Sea oil and gas.' - René Taudal Poulsen, International Journal of Maritime History, Volume 24, 1, June 2012