Written question asked by Carla Denyer (Green Party) on Wednesday, 15 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 January 2025. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Thursday, 23 January 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Fossil Fuels: Climate Change
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the oil and gas sector contributes to meeting global climate targets.
- Answer
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The UK is committed to transitioning away from fossil fuels and meeting global climate targets.
The Government supports action on decarbonising oil and gas production and is consulting on new guidance to ensure the impact of burning oil and gas is considered in the Environmental Impact Assessment for new projects. The Government will consult on its commitment to not issue new oil and gas licences to explore new fields, in due course.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 24314
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Climate change Environment protection International cooperation Fossil fuels
- Link
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- 2025-09-05 17:33:07 +0100
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