UK's North Sea Transition Authority introduces stricter emissions guidelines for oil and gas fields, prioritizing electrification and low-carbon power.

UK's oil and gas regulator unveils stricter guidelines to reduce emissions from North Sea fields or risk losing regulatory approvals. The North Sea Transition Authority's updated plan emphasizes that cleaner production is crucial for continued operations. Electrification and low-carbon power installation are key elements in the plan to reduce pollution. Emissions from oil and gas production account for around 3% of the UK's total greenhouse gas emissions.

March 27, 2024
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