据道琼斯3月16日消息,英国政府决定废除多数对其国内油气生产征收的税收,旨在解救开始滑向深渊的英国油气产业。与中东等其他地区相比,占据英国多数油气产量的英国大陆架的油气生产成本非常高,在当前低价格环境下,多数生产商不愿意投资开发。英国政府希望尽其最大努力鼓励国内闲置的项目恢复投资建设。
庞晓华摘译自道琼斯
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Tax Cut Could Save U.K. Oil Producers
The U.K. government's decision to scrap most of the tax it levies on domestic oil and gas production is aimed at salvaging an industry that was staring into the abyss. The cost of production on the U.K. continental shelf, where most of the oil and gas is produced, is astronomical compared to other regions such as the Middle East and many producers were reluctant to commit resources in the current low-price environment. The U.K. government will be hoping that its largesse will kick-start stalled projects.