“It is clear that switching between unabated consumption of fossil fuels, on its own, does not provide a long-term answer to climate change, but there can nonetheless be significant CO₂ and air quality benefits, in specific countries, sectors and timeframes, from using less emissions-intensive fuels.

Since 2010, coal-to-gas switching has saved around 500 million tonnes of CO₂ – an effect equivalent to putting an extra 200 million EVs running on zero-carbon electricity on the road over the same period.” 

• Strong de-risked asset base in well known producing areas

• Located in stable areas of the country

• Close to significant national infrastructure

“Natural gas supports the integration of variable renewable electricity generation because it can quickly compensate for dips in solar or wind power supply and rapidly respond to sudden increases in demand. Natural gas is a good partner for hydropower, providing a secure electricity supply when there is insufficient rainfall.”