New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss
EDF Energy CEO Simone Rossi argues that new North Sea oil and gas projects are necessary for energy security and do not conflict with net-zero goals. He suggests that domestic production is preferable to imports due to lower transportation emissions.
Why it matters
The debate highlights the tension between immediate energy needs and long-term climate commitments in the UK's energy policy.
A demonstration outside the Labour conference in Liverpool against the Rosebank oil project. A decision on the development is expected in weeks. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA A demonstration outside the Labour conference in Liverpool against the Rosebank oil project. A decision on the development is expected in weeks. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Oil and gas companies New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss Developing North Sea fields does not contradict net zero goals, according to Simone Rossi
Prefer the Guardian on Google 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.
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