THE UK oil and gas industry will today set out details of its response to the UK and Scottish governments net-zero commitments.
Oil and Gas UK chief executive Deirdre Michie will give a keynote speech in Edinburgh to politicians, policy makers and campaign groups, revealing that the body has set up a group of industry leaders and young professionals to drive 60 actions across five key areas in the sector’s Roadmap 2035: a blueprint
for net zero.
Michie is expected to say: “We now need to move the debate on from talking about the need to act, to demonstrating what we are doing to act. We have a plan – Roadmap 2035 – which offers a blueprint for net zero.
“It is one of the first industrial responses to the UK and Scottish government’s net zero commitments.
“It aims to enable a safe, sustainable and competitive oil and gas industry supporting the UK’s energy needs and its transition to a net-zero future.
“These aspects are not mutually exclusive but inextricably linked.
“Welcomed by both governments and regulators, and developed through over 5500 engagements with a range of stakeholders, the Roadmap sets out 60 actions across five key areas.
“And I can confirm that OGUK has convened an industry-wide group of company leaders and young professionals to coordinate efforts, identify gaps and drive action in pursuit of what is a truly challenging task.”
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