Revised production plans published for West Newton-A oil and gas site – what’s different?
Rathlin Energy’s plans for expansion and production at its West Newton-A site have been published online.
CCC to assess climate impact of North Sea oil and gas
The government’s climate advisor is to examine whether developing new North Sea oil and gas fields is consistent with planned cuts in greenhouse gas emissions.
Egdon to seek third time extension for oil drilling at North Kelsey
Egdon Resources has given formal notice that it intends to apply to extend the life of an oil site in Lincolnshire for a third time.
COP26: World on track for 2.4C warming despite climate summit pledges
Global temperatures are expected to rise by at least 2.4C, despite pledges made at the COP26 climate talks for the next decade, new analysis from the Climate Action Tracker warned today.
“Bleak” outlook for fossil fuels as study finds 60% of oil and gas must stay in the ground to meet climate targets
A majority oil and gas reserves must remain in the ground to avoid the climate crisis, analysis published today concludes.
UKOG share offer raises 10pc of target
An UK Oil & Gas share offer has raised just a tenth of the target funds, the company has reported.
Fossil fuel sector has greatest scope for methane cuts to tackle climate crisis – UN
Plugging leaks in oil and gas infrastructure would significantly cut methane emissions at little or no cost, according to a major new UN report on tackling climate change. But expansion of the use of natural gas was not compatible with climate targets without “massive-scale deployment of unproven carbon […]
Campaigners seek fossil fuel whistle blowers
The campaign organisation, Extinction Rebellion, is targeting workers in the oil and gas industry to persuade them to blow the whistle on corporate greenwash.
Fracking fears hit public trust in climate technologies – study
Public concerns about fracking have shaped opinion about new technologies regarded as vital to achieving UK climate targets, a new study has revealed.
“No government plan for net zero, two years on” – MPs
The UK Government “lacks a plan” on how to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions, despite setting the target in law almost two years ago, a committee of MPs argued today.
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