On August 17, 2024, the NKT Victoria cable-laying ship operated off Marske by the Sea for the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm project. In response to U.S. oil producer APA Corporation’s announcement to exit North Sea operations by 2029, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump criticized the U.K.’s Labour government for its energy tax policy. He urged the country to “open up” the North Sea and eliminate windmills. The Labour Party plans to increase the windfall tax on North Sea producers to 38% to fund the transition away from fossil fuels, aiming to enhance energy security and independence amid challenges in the offshore wind sector.
