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New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss

The Guardian UK Wednesday 30 September 2026, 16:24 UTC By Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent 1 min read

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Developing North Sea fields does not contradict net zero goals, according to Simone RossiNew oil and gas projects are a “no-brainer” that pose “no contradiction” to the net zero agenda, according to the head of EDF Energy. Simone Rossi has joined a string of renewables leaders in making the case for more North Sea production as the government prepares to decide on two projects there.

Developing North Sea fields does not contradict net zero goals, according to Simone Rossi

New oil and gas projects are a “no-brainer” that pose “no contradiction” to the net zero agenda, according to the head of EDF Energy.

Simone Rossi has joined a string of renewables leaders in making the case for more North Sea production as the government prepares to decide on two projects there.

UK (LOCATION) EDF (ORG) North Sea (LOCATION) Simone RossiNew (PERSON) EDF Energy (ORG) Simone Rossi (PERSON)

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