Environment

UK North Sea industry warned hitting emissions targets needs 'urgent and drastic action'

Regulator says sector is making good progress towards early goals of cutting greenhouse gas output from operations but faces major challenges to achieve longer term targets

Commitments: the UK North Sea industry has promised emissions reductions of 10% by 2025; 25% by 2027; and 50% by 2030, before hitting net zero by mid-century
Commitments: the UK North Sea industry has promised emissions reductions of 10% by 2025; 25% by 2027; and 50% by 2030, before hitting net zero by mid-centuryPhoto: SHELL
London
Published 14 October 2021, 14:00Updated 15 October 2021, 14:06
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