Seeking Common Ground: How to Decarbonize Oil and Gas Production Emissions in a Polarized World

Seeking Common Ground offers a pragmatic approach to one of today's most polarizing issues: climate change and the role of the oil and gas industry.Rather than taking sides in the debate between climate advocates and growth proponents, the book identifies a domain where action does not depend on first winning that argument: the industry's own production emissions.By focusing on roughly 10 percent of global emissions, the share that comes from getting oil and gas out of the ground and to market, the author lays out a realistic framework for cuts that are the industry's direct responsibility, achievable now, and defensible regardless of where a reader stands on the climate debate. This practical guide:Examines both economic-growth and climate-policy perspectives on fossil fuels to locate genuine common ground. Provides detailed technical analysis of emissions sources and life-cycle assessments. Showcases proven emission-reduction technologies alongside the research still needed. Draws on