Environment

Our commitment to biodiversity

In November 2022, TotalEnergies EP Denmark, as part of Dansk Offshore, was invited to participate in the Danish government’s Biodiversity Council dialogue forum.

This is a forum where all the relevant stakeholders are invited to have a direct dialogue with the Biodiversity Council, consisting of nine scientists appointed by the Minister of Environment tasked to advise the government on its biodiversity-related efforts.

“The aim was to create a dialogue on biodiversity. Taking part is a very significant step and allows us to have a direct dialogue with the government, ministries, and NGOs,” says Katrina Povidisa-Delefosse, Senior Environmental Advisor.

TotalEnergies EP Denmark made good progress with its biodiversity work in Denmark in 2022. A pilot project on the Regnar platform continues to monitor marine life around the structure. This will support decisions on what to do with decommissioned structures, which can be homes to much sea life.

“It’s very important that the offshore industry is a player in biodiversity. Our offshore structures are there and have an impact, also potentially as hot spots for fish and other wildlife. We are investing in research and sharing our data, and this dialogue is a great opportunity to speak and get in touch with the outside world,” says Povidisa-Delefosse.

A broader biodiversity diagnosis was also carried out, looking at all environmental assessment and impact studies and creating a baseline so gaps in knowledge can be identified, as well as sensitivities around the platforms. This provides the basis for a biodiversity action plan, which is planned to be developed during 2023.