British High Court views activists challenge Britain's support of North Sea oil and gas producers

The British High Court has agreed to hear a case by environmental campaigners claiming that the British government's support of North Sea oil and gas companies contradicts with plans to decrease the UK's carbon emissions by 2050, reported Reuters. 

The news agency that said that the "legal challenge revolves around tax breaks oil and gas producers receive in order to help cover costs for dismantling and clearing up ageing infrastructure."

In the case, defendants are: the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) which oversees the North Sea industry as well as the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Kwasi Kwarteng.

Earlier this year, the OGA said it will focus on "managing the declining production and maximising value" from the North Sea.They  said in a statement that the organisation's strategy " includes net zero requirements on industry, is the primary tool the OGA has to hold industry to account on emission reductions."