Parliamentary petition calls for ban on all types of fracking
An official online petition is calling on the government to ban “small-scale fracking” for onshore oil and gas.
Oil and gas pay the bills at Star Energy
Revenue from oil and gas is funding Star Energy’s move to geothermal energy, company accounts have revealed.
Updated: Star Energy appoints renewables exec as director
Star Energy has appointed an energy executive with a background in renewables to its board.
Breaking: Inspector rules national need for oil justifies production in Lincolnshire Wolds AONB
A planning inspector has allowed long-term oil production in the Lincolnshire Wolds, even though he admitted it would harm the landscape and beauty of the area.
Extinction Rebellion pours fake oil over Labour HQ
Extinction Rebellion poured fake oil over the steps of the Labour Party headquarters this morning.
Star Energy buys into Croatian geothermal business
Star Energy – formerly known as IGas – has taken a majority stake in the owner of a geothermal exploration licence in northern Croatia.
UK risks missing out on net zero opportunities, says CCC
Net zero could create hundreds of thousands of new green jobs – but stronger government support is needed, a briefing said today.
“Climate change will not affect our operations” – Rathlin Energy
The East Yorkshire based oil and gas firm, Rathlin Energy, has said climate change will not affect its future operations.
Climate activists trespass in Aberdeen harbour over threat to local park
More than 100 climate campaigners have taken part in a mass trespass at Aberdeen’s Torry harbour in opposition to plans by the fossil fuel industry to build on a park.
Business secretary misses committee hearing on energy transition
The business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, has avoided scrutiny by MPs on the UK phase out of fossil fuels.
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