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The NSTA said the plan places electrification and low carbon power at the heart of emissions reduction.

North Sea energy companies could be forced to close oil and gas fields or be prevented from opening new rigs unless they slash emissions.

The UK government could block new oil and gas projects in the North Sea if operators fail to cut emissions.

The production of oil and gas alone accounts for around 3% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions.

The North Sea Transition Authority said that a plan it published this week highlights 'the need for action across the board on production decarbonisation'

NSTA has mandated new guidelines for oil and gas producers, emphasising the need for decarbonisation to meet net zero targets.

Oil regulator boss Stuart Payne said energy production, reducing emissions and accelerating the energy transition are at the heart of everything we do.

Regulator claims oil and gas electrification could deliver emissions savings equal to taking one million cars off the road for a year

Interview: North Sea Transition Authority boss Stuart Payne on why new drilling licences are crucial

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