Despite the new Labour government’s pledge to halt future oil and gas licensing, 13 pre-licensed North Sea projects—potentially emitting 350 million tonnes of CO₂—are poised for approval. Collectively producing up to 858 million barrels of oil equivalent, these projects could rival the annual emissions of 111 low-emitting nations combined.
Legal pressure from industry players and the precedent set by the Horse Hill judgment may compel the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) to approve them. This raises stark questions about the UK’s climate leadership and commitment to the 1.5°C global warming target. Read More
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