Martin ShiptonSecretary of State for Wales David TC Davies has defended plans to issue oil and gas licences for drilling in the North Sea, claiming they will not compromise the UK’s commitment to reach carbon net zero by 2050. If we didn’t allow new oil and gas fields in the North Sea, we’d have to import it from some rather unstable parts of the world. It’s very important that we have that energy security.”Mr Davies denied that the UK Government was intending to renege on its carbon commitments. “We’ve already legislated to ensure there is measurable progress towards net zero by 2050 and if a minister failed to keep to the plan he or she could potentially face prosecution. The new floating offshore wind developments have the support and financial backing of major multinational companies and will go ahead without risk to taxpayers.

Source: The Guardian November 08, 2023 01:46 UTC