<p>The Government recognises that eliminating routine flaring and venting is a priority.</p><p> </p><p>The upstream oil and gas sector contributes approximately 1.6% of UK methane emissions, compared to 30% from waste and 49% from agriculture.</p><p> </p><p>Through the ambitious North Sea Transition Deal, industry has committed to accelerate compliance with the World Bank’s Zero Routine Flaring 2030 Initiative. Good progress is being made - the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) reported a 50% reduction in flaring since 2018 and a 13% drop last year.</p><p> </p><p>Furthermore, the NSTA expects all new developments to be planned and developed with zero routine flaring and venting.</p>