The OGTC and ORE Catapult recently set out direction for a UK net zero offshore energy system. A key takeaway point is that by investing in technology today, to create an integrated net zero North Sea, the UK could become a supplier, rather than a buyer, of affordable clean energy solutions in the future. Taking that a step further – this opportunity will be missed if the UK offshore energy sector does not invest now and embrace the cross-industry support required to enable it.
Reimagining a Net Zero North Sea: An Integrated Energy Vision for 2050 shares a vision. Offshore wind, oil and gas, hydrogen and CCS must interact/integrate and become interdependent to accelerate the energy transition process and deliver carbon neutrality by 2050.