UK North Sea oil rigs release as much CO2 as coal-fired power station – study
The UK’s North Sea oil rigs release as much carbon dioxide as a coal-fired power plant every year by deliberately burning unwanted gas into the atmosphere as giant flares, according to research.
A report has revealed that almost 20m tonnes of CO2 was released into the atmosphere in the five years to the end of 2019 by “flaring and venting” the extra gas released from oil wells.
The UK’s oil authorities have allowed the controversial practice to continue almost 50 years after routine gas flaring was banned by Norway’s government, making UK oil rigs the most polluting in Europe.
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Atlantis Viewpoint
UK’s authorities have allowed to continue 'flaring and venting' gas released from oil wells almost 50 years after this controversial routine was banned by Norway’s government.
These type of practices are ruining the air we breath and have made UK oil rigs the most polluting in Europe. Fortunately, there are existing alternatives to avoid this system which compromises the health of the entire planet.
So, we need governments to push the right direction when talking about climate change measures, and not only those that sound good.
