Greenpeace loses court battle to block North Sea oilfield
Activist group Greenpeace has lost its court battle to block production from the Ithaca Energy and BP Vorlich oilfield in the North Sea.
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Greenpeace advertising protestors arrested at Shell’s Rotterdam site
The Dutch police have arrested a number of Greenpeace activists following a protest focused on greenwashing in the port of Rotterdam.
Courts proving another tool in the arsenal for climate activists and oil firms
With COP26 approaching, amid reports that police are preparing for major civic disruption, there are also plans that the Scottish criminal courts may be opened for extra sessions to deal with a potentially high number of arrests during the conference.
Greenpeace challenge over BP Ithaca oil permit ‘opportunistic’, court hears
A Greenpeace challenge to the UK Government over a decision to allow BP to drill for oil in the North Sea is "largely procedural and opportunistic", a court has heard.
‘Myriad of failures’ on consultation for Ithaca-BP oilfield, Greenpeace tells court
Environmental campaigners were "substantially prejudiced" by the UK Government's failure to follow procedures for publicising an oil company's application for drilling consent, a court has heard.
Greenpeace takes UK Government, BP and Ithaca to court over North Sea oilfield
Greenpeace is launching a court challenge against the UK Government, Ithaca Energy and BP over permits for a North Sea oilfield.
Cambo operator denies jumping the gun as kayaker activists stage protest in Norway
Two activists in kayaks confronted a vessel in Norway amid suspicions that the UK Government and an oil company were set to “jump the gun” on the Cambo project, west of Shetland.
35,000 jobs lost as Covid and volatile prices hit UK oil and gas sector
Nearly 35,000 UK jobs supported by the oil and gas industry have been lost in the last year as Covid and volatile prices struck, according to a landmark new report.
Quebec kills LNG plan citing IEA net zero plans
Quebec has officially rejected a proposed LNG export project, citing the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) net zero report from May.
Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior heads back to Aberdeen for ‘Just Transition’ event
The Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior ship will be back in Aberdeen on Saturday to host a panel discussion on the need for a “just transition” for oil workers.
Greenpeace brings 42ft wind turbine blade to Duthie Park as part of the Just Transition Tour
Campaigners brought a 42ft wind turbine blade to Aberdeen as part of the Greenpeace Just Transition Tour.
Exxon CEO apologises for lobbyist’s comments in leaked video
ExxonMobil’s chief executive Darren Woods says the company is “deeply apologetic” over comments caught on camera in a secret filming by Greenpeace that show one of the oil giant’s lobbyists saying a carbon tax the company has promoted for years is unlikely to happen.
Greenpeace bringing 13-metre wind turbine blade to Duthie Park this weekend
A 13-metre wind turbine blade is being brought to Duthie Park in Aberdeen this Saturday as part of a Greenpeace climate campaign.
Call for ‘passport’ to help North Sea oil workers transition to renewables
Trade unions and climate campaigners have called for the creation of an “offshore training passport” to help workers move between the oil and gas and renewables sectors more easily.
Watch: ‘Own goal’ for Greenpeace as Euros anti-oil stunt leaves fans in hospital
Environmental group Greenpeace has apologised after a daring stunt carried out by one of its activists at the Euros injured “several” fans.
Norway activists take fight on Arctic oil drilling to European Court
Climate activists that failed in their attempt to stop oil and gas drilling in Norway’s Arctic are taking the case to the European Court of Human Rights.
IEA net-zero roadmap has no place for further oil and gas exploration
A landmark International Energy Agency (IEA) roadmap says no new oil and gas fields should be developed – beyond those already sanctioned -- if the global energy sector is to achieve net-zero emissions by mid-century.
Campaigners warn hydrogen policy risks keeping UK hooked on fossil fuels
Government policy on developing hydrogen as a new clean energy source risks keeping the UK hooked on fossil fuels, climate campaigners have warned.
Campaigners bring legal challenge to UK Government on North Sea oil plans
Campaigners have brought a legal challenge to the UK Government for supporting plans they claim are “unlawful” for North Sea oil and gas production.
An exciting new chapter or a colossal failure – transition deal reactions
Industry chiefs welcomed the North Sea Transition Deal last night and vowed to work with government to deliver a “homegrown” leap to net zero.
Total says Reclaim Finance, Greenpeace report contained numerous inaccuracies and falsehoods
Energy giant Total said today that a report into its climate commitments contained “numerous inaccuracies and falsehoods”.
UK ministers consider ban on new North Sea exploration – report
UK ministers are considering a ban on new oil exploration licenses in the North Sea as a move away from fossil fuels, a step that could hit jobs and the Scottish economy, the Telegraph reported.
Police Scotland offered oil rig to help train for North Sea protests
Police Scotland has been offered use of an idle oil rig in order to train against a recent wave of protests in the North Sea.
Shell unveils ‘accelerated’ net zero strategy, confirms oil production peaked in 2019
Shell has launched a new “accelerated” strategy to get to net zero, and confirmed that oil production peaked for the company in 2019.
Greenpeace investigation names worst companies for flaring in UK North Sea
A Greenpeace investigation has named the five worst firms for flaring and venting in the UK North Sea, emitting nearly 20million tonnes of CO2 equivalent between 2015-2019.