The leading representative body for the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry is to outline the details of its response to UK and Scottish Government net zero commitments in a keynote speech delivered by OGUK Chief Executive Deirdre Michie OBE.
Speaking to an audience of politicians, policy makers and campaign groups in Edinburgh, Deirdre Michie will reveal that the body has set up a group of industry leaders and young professionals to drive 60 actions across five key areas in the sector’s Roadmap 2035: a blueprint for net zero.
Who: OGUK chief executive Deirdre Michie
What: Speech followed by Q&A. There will also be opportunities for broadcast interviews.
Where: MacDonald Holyrood Hotel, 81 Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AU
When: Thursday, January 30, 1.30pm
Deirdre Michie is expected to say:
“We now need to move the debate on from talking about the need to act, to demonstrating what we are doing to act,
“We have a plan – Roadmap 2035 – which offers a blueprint for net zero,
“It is one of the first industrial responses to the UK and Scottish government's net zero commitments.
“It aims to enable a safe, sustainable and competitive oil and gas industry supporting the UK’s energy needs and its transition to a net zero future,
“These aspects are not mutually exclusive but inextricably linked.
“Welcomed by both governments and regulators, and developed through over 5,500 engagements with a range of stakeholders,
“The Roadmap sets out 60 actions across five key areas,
“And today I can confirm that OGUK has convened an industry-wide group of company leaders and young professionals to coordinate efforts, identify gaps and drive action in pursuit of what is a truly challenging task.”
