A report cited by the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce says the UK’s oil and gas industry in the North Sea has a long-term future if the UK Government supports it. The chamber argues that the decline of the North Sea is being accelerated “unnecessarily,” suggesting that policy choices or the lack of backing for the sector are contributing to faster contraction than would otherwise occur. While the reports focus on the need for government action, they do not provide detailed figures or specific measures in the material provided. The overall message is that, with appropriate support, the sector could continue operating for longer than current trends might indicate. The Belfast Telegraph report repeats the same central claim attributed to the chamber, aligning with the Independent’s account. Taken together, the sources present a consistent view: the chamber believes the decline is not inevitable and that government backing could help sustain the industry’s prospects.