Asked by: Lord Bishop of Norwich (Bishops - Bishops)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made in aiding the implementation of the Baku to Belém Roadmap in preparation for COP 30.
Answered by Lord Wilson of Sedgefield - Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
The Government is working closely with the Brazilian and Azerbaijani COP Presidencies and international partners to support the development of the Baku to Belém Roadmap. Officials have participated in all consultations held with countries to date and discussed the Roadmap with partners in a range of international meetings. In April, in response to a call for submissions, the UK outlined ideas for the vision and direction for the Roadmap. The UK will continue to engage in international discussions and Ministers look forward to engaging in due course.
Asked by: Lord Bishop of Norwich (Bishops - Bishops)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask His Majesty's Government what their policy is for licensed but undeveloped sites for offshore oil and gas drilling, and whether they plan to implement a moratorium on issuing of development consents for those sites.
Answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
Oil and gas will continue to be a key component of Britain’s energy mix. The Government is taking urgent steps to update guidance for industry in response to the Supreme Court’s Finch judgment, which requires developers to assess end use greenhouse gas emissions in Environmental Impact Assessments for new oil and gas projects. Meanwhile, we are deferring the assessment of environmental statements for development consents for offshore oil and gas projects (which have already secured a licence). The Government intends to consult on new guidance shortly, providing clarity to industry, and publish in Spring 2025, when assessments of environmental statements will resume.
Asked by: Lord Bishop of Norwich (Bishops - Bishops)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of the Climate Compatibility Checkpoint, and what plans they have to revise it.
Answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
The Climate Compatibility Checkpoint was developed under a previous administration and was designed to run in advance of new oil and gas licensing rounds. There are currently no new licensing rounds planned, and we will consult later this year on the implementation of our manifesto position not to issue new oil and gas licences to explore new fields.
The Government’s priority is a fair, orderly and prosperous transition in the North Sea, in line with our climate and legal obligations.