UK’s Harbour makes flaring pledge

UK company Harbour Energy said July 16 it had signed on to a World Bank initiative to eliminate routine flaring.

Harbour said it would take meaningful steps to cut Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by exploring opportunities in the low- and zero-carbon energy space, examining carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology and other decarbonisation initiatives.

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“At Harbour Energy our purpose is to play a significant role in meeting the world’s energy needs through the safe and efficient production of hydrocarbons, while creating value for our shareholders,” CEO Linda Cook said.

Harbour already has an interest in CCS as a partner in Scotland’s Acorn CCS project alongside Anglo-Dutch major Shell and Storegga. Harbour nevertheless has a keen interest in conventional energy resources, announcing in June that first gas from the UK Tolmount field was imminent.

UK upstream regulator Oil & Gas Authority (OGA), however, said that the UK energy industry can deliver on its net-zero targets with the right government support. But in June, OGA conceded that some flaring may be necessary for safe and efficient production.

Harbour, meanwhile, added that it would continue offering annual reports on its emissions, including flaring intensity.