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Recommendation 39
39
Accepted
We are disappointed to observe that only two electrification projects are expected to be commissioned...
Recommendation
We are disappointed to observe that only two electrification projects are expected to be commissioned by 2027. During the development phase of a new project the NSTA approves Concept Select and Field Development Plans. We recommend that the regulator uses its powers at this stage of the project assessment to insist on the electrification for all new projects due to be licenced in the 33rd licensing round. (Paragraph 217) 88 Accelerating the transition from fossil fuels and securing energy supplies
Government Response Summary
The NSTA states it already has net zero considerations embedded throughout the project lifecycle and uses the FDP process to incentivise low carbon power solutions.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The NSTA has net zero considerations embedded throughout the entire project lifecycle and considers a number of factors sometimes collectively referred to as an ‘effective net zero test’ for decisions such as approving new field developments under the Field Development Plan (FDP) process. The NSTA already uses this process to incentivise new developments to be electrification ready or incorporate low carbon power solutions. The NSTA Emissions Monitoring Report contains upstream emission projections out to 2050 including contributions from new developments. Projections estimate that through proactive abatement initiatives such as platform electrification and ending routine flaring and venting a mid-case of ~11 MtCO2e of additional emissions abatement could be prevented across brownfield and greenfield projects up to 2050.