Net-zero 'not a platitude' for oil and gas sector - regulator
Published: 9/2/2025

The head of the North Sea Transition Authority highlights the commercial benefits of cutting the oil and gas sector's carbon emissions, calling it more than just a "platitude." Stuart Payne emphasizes the ongoing energy transition in the sector, with investments in alternative energies like carbon capture and storage and floating wind on the rise. Amid political debates and proposals to change the authority's focus, the regulator underscores the importance of language and approach in attracting investments and achieving net-zero goals in the UK energy industry.