§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Energy (1) what is the total amount of gas which has been produced by United Kingdom offshore gasfields in each year since production started;
(2) what is the total amount of gas which has been produced by United Kingdom continental shelf oilfields in each year since production started.
§ Mr. GrayGas production volumes from the start of production are as follows:
Gas Production Million Cubic Metres Year From Offshore Gas Fields In Association with UKCS Oil Production* Total 1967 472 — 472 1968 2,020 — 2,020 1969 5,060 — 5,060 1970 11,101 — 11,101 1971 18,285 — 18,285 1972 26,462 — 26,462 1973 28,854 — 28,854 1974 34,805 — 34,805 1975 36,256 — 36,256 1976 38,405 10 38,415 1977 40,166 138 40,304 1978 38,170 327 38,497 1979 38,237 991 39,228 1980 35,903 1,387 37,290 1981 35,786 1,618 37,404 1982 34,066 4,210 38,276 * Mainly methane, but includes other gases consumed at production facilities.