UPI: Scotland Expects North Sea Production Gains

Though the industry is in a downturn, the Scottish government said Thursday it expected production from the North Sea to increase by more than 10 percent.

Data published by the Scottish government said the North Sea remains the largest oil producer and second largest natural gas producer in Europe. Scottish Deputy First Minister John Swinney said there's "no disputing" the industry is depressed, but production is expected to increase by as much as 17 percent by 2019.

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