EDF chief backs North Sea oil and gas fields approval

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The head of EDF Energy says approving new North Sea oil and gas fields is a 'no-brainer' compatible with net zero.

Simone Rossi, head of EDF Energy, has said that approving two controversial North Sea fields is a 'no-brainer' that poses no contradiction to net zero goals. Work at Rosebank, Britain's largest untapped oil field, and Jackdaw gas field has stopped following legal climate challenges. The government is preparing to decide on the projects.

EDF chief backs North Sea oil and gas fields approval — Image: The Guardian

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New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF bossDeveloping North Sea fields does not contradict net zero goals, according to Simone Rossi New oil and gas projects are a “no-brainer” that pose “no contradiction” to the net zero agenda, according to the head of EDF Energy. Simone Rossi has joined a string of renewables leaders in making the case for more North Sea production as the government prepares to decide on two projects there. Continue reading...The Guardian · 30 Sept, 17:24
North Sea drilling is 'no brainer', EDF boss says, as Labour dawdles over oil and gas fieldsApproving two controversial North Sea fields is a "no-brainer", the head of energy giant EDF has said. Work has stopped at Rosebank, Britain's largest untapped oil field, and Jackdaw, a giant gas field, following legal challenges on climate grounds. The fields have become totemic in the energy debate, with unions and industry leaders saying they are vital for the economy and national security. But former energy minister Ed Miliband once described Rosebank as "climate vandalism" and campaigners have demanded the ban on drilling remains. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say A decision on their…GB News · 30 Sept, 14:44

In this story: Simone Rossi · EDF Energy · North Sea · Rosebank · Jackdaw

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