Government seeks views on new guidance on emissions
The government is consulting on new guidance for the offshore oil and gas industry following the Supreme Court judgement in the legal challenge over climate emissions brought by Sarah Finch.
Wressle production fall cuts revenue for Europa
Europa Oil & Gas plc saw a near halving of oil production at its onshore sites, according to the latest annual report.
Mothers urge Equinor to abandon Rosebank plans
A group of UK mothers concerned about the climate crisis took part today in a Halloween-themed action outside the London headquarters of Equinor, the company which wants to develop the Rosebank oil and gas field.
UK advised to cut carbon emissions by 81% by 2035
The UK should cut its carbon emissions by 81% by 2035, the government’s climate advisor said today.
Updated: Council will not defend Wressle expansion challenge
The council that approved plans for expansion of the Wressle oil and gas site near Scunthorpe will not defend a legal challenge, it was reported this morning.
Campaigner warns of legal challenge over expansion of North Lincs oil and gas site
An environmental activist has threatened legal action over the expansion of the Wressle oil and gas site near Scunthorpe.
Campaigners block Surrey oil site over “flouting” Supreme Court ruling
Nine Extinction Rebellion campaigners blocked the entrance to the Horse Hill oil production site in Surrey this morning in a protest over its continued operation despite the quashing of planning permission by the Supreme Court.
New head of CCC announced
The head of the energy industry’s trade organisation has been picked to lead the government’s independent climate advisor, it was announced today.
Expansion plans withdrawn for Saltfleetby gas field
Angus Energy has withdrawn proposals to drill four new wells at the UK’s largest onshore producing gas field.
Breaking: Cumbrian coal mine permission quashed after Finch onshore oil case
A landmark legal judgement on onshore oil production in Surrey has now blocked plans for the UK’s first new deep coalmine for 30 years.
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