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As the world continues its journey toward attaining net zero goals by 2050 there is an increasing pressure on the oil and gas industry to reduce

THE ‘GREEN RIG’ its greenhouse gases (GHG) while maintaining global energy demands.

Decarbonization has remained at the top of the news agenda in the last few years, with operators eager to create more ‘green’ rigs which operate with a reduced carbon footprint. But are more environmentally friendly oil rigs really on the horizon?

We explored some of the key developments which show this vision is becoming a reality.

IS COMING CLOSER

By Alex Imperial,

VP and Area Manager,

South America, Energy

TO REALITY

Systems at DNV

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