Very few of the UK's fossil fuel licences are expiring in the next two decades

Area licenced by UK oil and gas authority (km2), 2020-52

Based on expiration date of existing licences. Does not take into account the granting of new licences or the expiration of licences without an expiry date (the 12,502 km2 remaining in 2052).
Source: UK Oil and Gas Authority
New Statesman (Energy Monitor)