Assess the quantitative impact of Scottish unconventional fossil fuel production on global emissions

The Scottish Government is carrying out a wide-ranging review of the impacts of onshore unconventional oil and gas (UOG) extraction. This will inform a public consultation expected to take place in winter 2016-17. The programme of research includes projects on transport impacts; decommissioning and aftercare; seismic monitoring; climate change; and economic impact. The Scottish Government has asked the CCC to undertake the study on climate change impacts associated with UOG extraction in Scotland. As part of this s...