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Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Tuesday, 2 November 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 November 2021. It was answered by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 November 2021 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Corallian Energy: Fossil Fuels

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment his Department has made of the compatibility of the Victory fossil fuel development proposed by Corrallian Energy with the UK’s target to achieve net zero by 2050.

Answer

All previously licensed fields are accounted for in terms of projected production and estimated emissions and the Government is confident that they can be developed, even as the UK seeks to achieve its commitment to net zero by 2050.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
68181
Session
2021-22
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Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Fossil fuels Carbon emissions North Sea Corallian Energy
Link
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