Dutch court overturns order for Shell to take responsibility for petrol emissions
A Dutch court has overturned a landmark ruling against Shell that would have forced the oil company to reduce emissions produced by its petrol customers.
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Wressle planning ‘formally rescinded’ as Shell and Equinor go to court
Oil field planning overturned following court case as major North Sea assets Rosebank and Jackdaw come under scrutiny.
Legal challenge to Rosebank and Jackdaw headed for November hearing
A Scottish court has granted approval for legal challenges to the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields to proceed to a hearing.
Uncertainty for North Sea as UK government will not challenge Rosebank and Jackdaw reviews
The UK government will not challenge judicial reviews brought against development consent for the Jackdaw and Rosebank offshore oil and gas fields in the North Sea.
Is the future of North Sea drilling in doubt after Supreme Court ruling?
Climate law experts say the Supreme Court's decision will likely "undermine investor confidence" in the North Sea and boost legal challenges to the Jackdaw and Rosebank developments.
Supreme Court overturns oil well approval in landmark downstream emissions case
The Supreme Court's decision in the Finch case could have implications for North Sea oil and gas firms including Shell and Equinor.
UK Supreme Court set to rule in pivotal downstream emissions case
The Supreme Court's decision in the Finch case could have implications for North Sea oil and gas firms including Shell and Equinor.
Shell kicks off drilling at Jackdaw field
Shell (LON: SHEL) has commenced drilling at its 100% owned Jackdaw field in the Central North Sea with the Valaris 122 jack-up rig.
Drilling window opens at Shell’s North Sea Jackdaw field
Energy giant Shell (LON: SHEL) is gearing up to carry out drilling work at its Jackdaw field in the Central North Sea.
‘Low risk’ of Greenpeace legal action derailing Jackdaw, says Shell
Shell (LON: SHEL) has played down the chances of Jackdaw being hampered by a legal challenge from the environmental group Greenpeace.
‘F**ks Sake’: Douglas Ross apologises for swearing as oil protestors hit Holyrood
Oil and gas protestors have become a regular fixture disrupting proceedings at the Scottish Parliament – and the Scottish Tory leader has apparently had enough.
Sweet 16: The key North Sea projects due to come onstream before 2027
A host of major oil and gas projects dotted around the North Sea are due to start-up production in the next few years.
Dozen upcoming North Sea projects to deliver ‘golden opportunity’
A dozen key projects in the North Sea will deliver a “golden opportunity” for the UK supply chain in the coming years, according to new research.
New Shell CEO was ‘strong supporter’ of UK investment while Upstream chief, says North Sea boss
Simon Roddy of Shell says incoming CEO Wael Sawan has already given support to new North Sea projects like Penguins, Pierce and Jackdaw.
Campaigners launch trio of legal challenges to derail North Sea licensing round
A coalition of campaign groups have vowed to mount three separate legal challenges to the UK government in a bid to stop the award of new North Sea oil and gas licences.
TechnipFMC profits rise on ‘record’ subsea orders
TechnipFMC (PAR:FTI) continues its profitable run, reporting steady revenue and a record subsea orderbook. It will now look to offshore and Middle East oil and gas projects to drive performance in the coming years.
TechnipFMC announces ‘significant’ contract for Shell Jackdaw
TechnipFMC (NYSE: FTI) has announced a “significant” contract to support the Shell (LON:SHEL) Jackdaw development in the UK North Sea.
Details of oil and gas climate checkpoint – that could herald North Sea ‘resurgence’ – imminent
A new dawn for North Sea could be imminent with long-awaited details about the UK’s climate compatibility checkpoint expected shortly.
Incoming Shell CEO has ‘most challenging job in history’ of oil giant
Activist groups are calling on Shell’s incoming chief executive to make “bold decisions” in order to revolutionise the supermajor.
North Sea is world’s ‘highest risk’ area for oil and gas legal disputes
Experts have said the UK North Sea is the “highest risk” location in the world for legal disputes to erupt in the oil and gas sector.
UK law makes it ‘nearly impossible’ to challenge new oil developments
The UK legal system makes it “nearly impossible” to challenge new oil and gas developments on climate grounds, according to an Aberdeen University lecturer.
Interview: Ex-BP boss Lord Browne calls for calm on North Sea protests
The former CEO of BP, who warned the industry of its impact on the climate 25 years ago, has said rising calls to cease new oil and gas in the North Sea should be tempered amid a need for homegrown supply.
Activists deliver 60,000 strong petition to No.10 demanding government halt Jackdaw
A group of protestors have delivered a petition to 10 Downing Street urging the government to block the Shell (LON: SHEL) Jackdaw project.
Video: Just Stop Oil protestors form roadblocks at ‘critical oil terminals’
A group of 50 Just Stop Oil supporters formed roadblocks to disrupt supplies from two oil facilities this morning to demand that the government end new oil and gas projects in the UK.
No plans for Aberdeen during week of Shell Jackdaw protests
There are no plans to protest in Aberdeen or wider north-east Scotland during a week of action against the Shell (LON: SHEL) Jackdaw project.