Written question asked by Afzal Khan (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 May 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 May 2022. It was answered by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Friday, 20 May 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Offshore Industry: North Sea
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the compatibility of the Jackdaw fossil fuel development proposed by Shell with the decarbonisation targets for industry in the North Sea Transition Deal.
- Answer
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Development proposals for oil fields under existing licences are a matter for the regulators - the North Sea Transition Authority and the Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED). As part of that regulatory process, OPRED complete an Environmental Impact Assessment and a public consultation on any proposal. OPRED’s decision on the Environmental Impact Assessment for Jackdaw will be made in due course.
The emissions reduction targets in the North Sea Transition Deal are monitored by the North Sea Transition Authority. Emissions from any new fields as production comes on stream would be taken into account in continuing to ensure the targets in the Deal are met.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 952
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Fossil fuels Offshore industry Shell Carbon emissions North Sea
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