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Written question asked by Harriet Cross (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 May 2025 (named day). It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 May 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Offshore Industry: Carbon Emissions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he plans to publish the outcome of his Department's consultation on draft supplementary guidance for assessing the effects of scope 3 emissions on climate from offshore oil and gas projects, which closed on 8 January 2025.

Answer

We remain committed to having the supplementary Environmental Impact Assessment guidance in place as soon as possible and are cognisant of its importance for providing certainty to the offshore oil and gas industry. We needed to take the time to analyse the consultation responses thoroughly and to reflect them in the finalised guidance which must be robust. Once the guidance is published, assessments of environmental statements can resume.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
52787
Session
2024-26
Related items
Offshore Industry: Carbon Emissions
Monday, 2 June 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Climate change Public consultation Offshore industry Carbon emissions
Link
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