How could Brexit affect North Sea oil production?

The slump in oil prices since 2014 poses a bigger threat to North Sea output than the UK’s vote to leave the EU (‘Brexit’). However, heightened uncertainty, potential tax changes and the possibility of another Scottish independence referendum could all impact on future UK oil and gas production.

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