UK North Sea oil and gas sector reduces emissions by 4%, aiming for net-zero by 2050.

The UK's North Sea oil and gas sector reduced emissions by 4% in 2023, totaling a 28% decrease since 2018. Progress is attributed to cleaner technologies and stricter operational controls. The industry aims for net-zero emissions by 2050, with interim goals to halve emissions by 2030. However, the North Sea Transition Authority warns that emissions intensity may rise as production declines, emphasizing the need for continued decarbonization efforts.

September 10, 2024
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