Emissions monitoring report 2025

The oil and gas industry can play a significant role in the North Sea’s transition into a clean energy powerhouse. Oil and gas currently make up about three-quarters of the nation’s energy demand and will be part of the energy mix for decades to come, as recognised by the UK government in its consultation into the North Sea’s future. The transition from oil and gas to renewables must be managed in a way that sustains domestic production and safeguards oil and gas workers, whose transferable skills will support the development of floating offshore wind and carbon storage projects. Oil and gas infrastructure, if preserved, could be repurposed and integrated with offshore wind, hydrogen and carbon storage. Significant progress has been made on reducing the emissions from domestic oil and gas production, and the past year has seen further improvements. However, North Sea emissions still account for just over 3% of total UK greenhouse gas ( GHG ) emissions and production of most gas imported via pipeline results in fewer greenhouse gases per barrel than domestic production. As we transition, industry must continue to work hard on its commitments to reduce overall emissions to retain support from the public and investors, ensuring the UK can continue to benefit from its hydrocarbon resources.