Scottish Green Party Debate: Rosebank

Patrick Harvie S6M-19637 That the Parliament opposes the development of the Rosebank oil and gas field. Further details available for S6M-19637 Richard Lochhead S6M-19637.4 As an amendment to motion S6M-19637 in the name of Patrick Harvie (Rosebank), leave out from "opposes" to end and insert "affirms the importance of a just transition, which supports workers in the oil and gas industry, as the useful life of developments comes to an end, and believes that new developments must only proceed if they contribute to energy security, meet a rigorous climate compatibility assessment and are compatible with Scotland’s journey to net zero." Further details available for S6M-19637.4 Douglas Lumsden S6M-19637.3 As an amendment to motion S6M-19637 in the name of Patrick Harvie (Rosebank), leave out "opposes" and insert "supports". Further details available for S6M-19637.3 Sarah Boyack S6M-19637.5 As an amendment to motion S6M-19637 in the name of Patrick Harvie (Rosebank), leave out from “opposes” to end and insert “recognises that oil and gas will be part of Scotland and the UK’s energy mix for decades to come; acknowledges that the Rosebank oil and gas field has previously been licensed and is currently being considered under new environmental guidance; agrees that the long-term aim for Scotland and the UK should be to reduce dependence on volatile, international markets for fossil fuels; considers that this will require the realisation of Scotland’s huge potential in renewable energy, and regrets, therefore, the failure of the Scottish National Party (SNP) administration to bring forward its promised energy strategy, and believes that a properly managed energy transition, which manages existing North Sea oil and gas fields for the entirety of their lifespan and invests in low-carbon energy and energy efficiency across the country, is required to protect and maximise jobs, reduce the need for increased imports, and ensure that Scotland maintains its international reputation for excellence in energy skills.” Further details available for S6M-19637.5