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title: The UK Government has UK become first G7 country to agree a landmark deal to support the oil and gas industry’s transition to a low-carbon future. - PES - Power & Energy Solution
description: "Responding, Scottish Renewables’ CEO Claire Mack said: “This Deal underlines both the irreversible nature of the energy path we are on, and the key role that renewable companies have to play in leading a rapid transition in the North Sea. Further investment in floating offshore wind is welcome and will help secure the UK’s leading […]"
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# [The UK Government has UK become first G7 country to agree a landmark deal to support the oil and gas industry’s transition to a low-carbon future. - PES - Power & Energy Solution](https://pes.eu.com/press-releases/the-uk-government-has-uk-become-first-g7-country-to-agree-a-landmark-deal-to-support-the-oil-and-gas-industrys-transition-to-a-low-carbon-future)

 Written by [Oliver](https://pes.eu.com/press-releases/author/oliver) | Mar 24, 2021 12:00:00 AM

**Responding, Scottish Renewables’ CEO Claire Mack said:**

> “This Deal underlines both the irreversible nature of the energy path we are on, and the key role that renewable companies have to play in leading a rapid transition in the North Sea. Further investment in floating offshore wind is welcome and will help secure the UK’s leading position in this market.
> 
> “Together with the recent Offshore Wind Sector Deal, it’s clear that the economic and environmental future of the UK must be as a global leader in clean energy.”

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