Energy Transition

‘Orderly’ transition, no phase-out and transitional fuels: COP text wins praise from oil companies

Industry bags series of wins as resolution highlights role of gas and carbon capture but stops short of calling for fossil fuel phase-out

United Nations Climate Chief Simon Stiell (left), with COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber (centre) and UAE chief COP28 negotiator Hana Al-Hashimi pose for photos at the end of the climate summit in Dubai.
United Nations Climate Chief Simon Stiell (left), with COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber (centre) and UAE chief COP28 negotiator Hana Al-Hashimi pose for photos at the end of the climate summit in Dubai.Photo: AP/SCANPIX
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Published 13 December 2023, 14:12Updated 13 December 2023, 15:32
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