Greenpeace UK called the bill a “positive step forward for the clean energy transition”.
However, it called on the UK government to reject Rosebank.
Amy McCarthy, the campaign group’s head of politics, said: “Saying a resounding no to this oil field – a project that would annihilate every single climate or cost-of-living benefit achieved through this bill – must be step one to securing our power and protecting lives.”
Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce chief executive Russell Borthwick argued that it made “no sense” to wind down North Sea oil and gas production.
“Britain will continue to need oil and gas for decades to come,” he added.
“The question is whether we produce more of it here, supporting British jobs, investment and energy security, or pay other countries to produce it for us.”
David Whitehouse, chief executive of industry body Offshore Energies UK, said the government was right to target energy affordability, but said it should also prioritise energy security.
“Today, Britain imports more than 40% of the energy it needs, leaving households and businesses exposed in an increasingly volatile world,” he said.
“We should be making the most of the energy we produce here at home rather than relying on imports.”
