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<p>We are committed to reducing carbon emissions from 1990 levels by 80% by 2050 and
any emission from use of oil or gas will be included in our binding carbon budgets.</p><p>As
we continue to move to a low carbon economy we need to ensure we have a balanced energy
mix so we have a reliable, clean and affordable energy system. This means that in
the medium term there will be a role for some fossil fuels.</p><p>Greenhouse gas emissions
from all sectors of the UK’s economy are taken into account when assessing our performance
against carbon budgets. This includes emissions from offshore oil and gas production
sites on the UK Continental Shelf.</p>
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