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The oil and gas industry has long positioned itself as a major partner in the UK’s energy transition which has, until this point, allowed it to play a pivotal role in determining the shape and pace of the North Sea’s transition. But how many oil and gas companies are actually committed to transitioning to clean energy? And how many are continuing to pursue oil and gas for as long as it is profitable?

As part of its ongoing persuasion campaign to be allowed to continue drilling in the UK, the oil and gas industry regularly points to efforts it is making to cut emissions from North Sea production. The latest announcement from the industry is that it is ahead of schedule when it comes to meeting its targets to reduce emissions. Here’s why we should be wary of these claims. 

The government has announced that it will not defend legal challenges against Rosebank. It agreed that the decision made by the previous government to approve this huge oil field was unlawful – a huge win for a liveable climate and a massive step in stopping Rosebank for good.