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Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 April 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 May 2024. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Offshore Industry and Wind Power: Decommissioning

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government who is responsible for undertaking and funding the decommissioning and removal of (1) offshore oil and gas platforms and connections, and (2) offshore wind turbines and connections.

Answer

Following the ‘polluter pays’ principle, industry is responsible for undertaking and funding the decommissioning and removal of (1) offshore oil and gas platforms and connections and (2) offshore wind turbines and connections.

The Petroleum Act 1998 and Energy Act 2004 provide a statutory regime to ensure industry fulfil these responsibilities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4203
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Decommissioning Finance Offshore industry Seas and oceans Wind power
Link
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