Updated Nationally Determined Contribution

Pursuant to its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (“NDC”) under the Paris Agreement, the UK has committed to reduce all GHG emissions by at least 81% by 2035, compared to 1990 levels (excluding international aviation and shipping emissions). The NDC covers the following GHGs: carbon dioxide, methane, nitrogen oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, sulphur hexafluoride, and nitrogen trifluoride.  

 In relation to reduction in methane emissions, the NDC notes the following initiatives:

• Decarbonisation measures under the North Sea Transition Authority’s 2024 OGA Plan, such as ending routine flaring and venting by 2030 and platform electrification. 
• Achievement of the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative’s methane intensity target of below 0.2% for 2025.
• Announcement to provide GBP 5 million to help developing countries tackle methane emissions in their fossil fuel sectors (as part of efforts under the Global Methane Pledge).
• Sharing knowledge and technical expertise from the UK’s oil and gas decarbonisation (as part of efforts under the Global Methane Pledge).

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