Net Zero

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, who oversees some of the richest oil and natural gas resources in the Lower 48, on Wednesday set the Pelican State on a path toward net zero-carbon emissions by 2050, which the energy industry is backing. Two executive orders (EO) were issued to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and enhance…

Atlanta-based natural gas and power utility Southern Company on Wednesday unveiled a plan to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, replacing a previous target of “low-to-no” emissions.

Royal Dutch Shell plc is joining the parade of energy operators in setting its sights to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, or even sooner.

Supermajor BP plc, the top natural gas marketer in the United States and one of the world’s largest producers, on Wednesday said it is tossing aside the autonomous upstream and downstream business distinctions as it moves to become a net zero company “by 2050 or sooner.”

Virginia and energy holding company Duke Energy each committed themselves Tuesday to plans aimed at achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.