A review of 48 low carbon projects suggests that major oil and gas firms often use renewable energy and carbon capture to extend the life of fossil fuel assets. The data shows that these projects frequently support enhanced oil recovery or power refineries rather than decarbonizing the public grid. Beyond emissions, the research highlights how these initiatives can lead to land conflicts and the displacement of Indigenous communities. The study argues that public subsidies for these projects may be delaying a systemic transition to clean energy.
