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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Ruth Michaelson

Gas producers using Cop27 to rebrand gas as transitional fuel, experts warn

Graphic including blocks of primary colours and  chimneys expelling grey smoke
Lobbying has been led by Egypt, Cop27’s host, and spurred on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Composite: Guardian Design/Reuters

Gas producers and their financial backers see Cop27 as an opportunity for discussions about rebranding natural gas as a transition fuel rather than a fossil fuel, experts have said.

The push is coming from the host Egypt and its gas-producing allies amid a global energy crisis compounded by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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