This year the UK government is undertaking fundamental changes to the management of the North Sea, aligning the future of the basin with climate science. With the shift from oil and gas production to clean energy generation already underway, this is a crucial moment to rise to the challenge and manage the transition in a way that centres on fairness.
After 50 years of drilling, the North Sea is an ageing and expensive basin. The nation’s interest rests in harnessing our clean energy, reaping the economic benefits of transitioning away from fossil fuels and improving the resilience of our energy system at the same time.
The transition can only be deemed successful if workers’ futures are secure and the benefits are shared equitably.
The Climate APPG’s ‘Goals for a Fair Energy Transition’ set out the ambitious, transformative policies needed for a transition away from oil and gas production that delivers for workers and communities over the next 12 months.
