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The UK has introduced a tieback-only policy for North Sea oil exploration, mandating the use of existing infrastructure to enhance efficiency and support net-zero ambitions. This initiative enables the integration of data centers with oil platforms, as major cloud providers seek energy sources for computation, while oil companies collaborate with digital infrastructure providers to develop electrification schemes for low-carbon drilling. Over a dozen tieback proposals have emerged since early 2025, aiming to repurpose legacy assets and provide access to grid infrastructure for renewable innovators.