Europe bans Russian diesel fuel, other oil products: ‘Deny Putin money for his war’
Europe imposed a ban Sunday on Russian diesel fuel and other refined oil products, slashing energy dependency on Moscow.
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Calls for bigger windfall tax after Shell makes ‘obscene’ $40bn profit
Sunak government under pressure after gas prices fuel ‘outrageous’ doubling of profits at Anglo-Dutch groupShell’s spending on renewables ‘a fraction of what it claims’Nearly 14,000 Nigerians sue over pollution impactThe government is under pressure to…
Nearly 14,000 Nigerians take Shell to court over devastating impact of pollution
People from Niger delta areas of Ogale and Bille seeking justice in London’s high courtNearly 14,000 people from two Nigerian communities are seeking justice in the high court in London against the fossil fuel giant Shell, claiming it is responsible fo…
Outrage as US government advances $8bn Alaska oil drilling plan
Interior department report recommends scaled-back version of Conoco Phillips’ Willow project despite Biden campaign pledgeThe Biden administration has advanced a $8bn drilling project on Alaska’s north slope. The ConocoPhillips Willow project, which wo…
Norway urged to step up Ukraine support after profiting from war
Norwegian campaigners and luminaries say Oslo must do more after earning billions in extra oil and gas revenueRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesNorwegian academics, rights campaigners, bestselling authors and a former minister have urged Oslo to …
‘This is greenwashing’: Shell accused of overstating renewable energy spending
Non-profit group Global Witness urges US regulator to investigate oil giant and potentially impose fines over apparent ‘mislabeling’Shell has misleadingly overstated how much it is spending on renewable energy and should be investigated and potentially…
EU’s February 5th Ban On Russian Diesel Will Impact Global Fuel Markets
A train moves past oil tanks of the NNK-Primornefteproduct petroleum depot in the far eastern port of Vladivostok, Russia, June 11, 2022. (Reuters Photo) Forbes: EU’s Ban On Russian Diesel To Stoke Turmoil In Global Fuel Markets Gasoline pr…
Volatile oil prices led to doubling of global commodities market, report finds
Companies such as Vitol and Trafigura in spotlight over profits after Ukraine invasionProfits from global commodities trading for companies including Vitol and Trafigura have nearly doubled to more than $50bn (£30bn) in recent years, driven by volatile…
Global carbon emissions forecast cut due to Ukraine war and Biden, says BP
Oil and gas group says countries are pursuing energy security by backing domestic, renewable suppliesGlobal carbon emissions are expected to fall quicker than previously expected as a result of the war in Ukraine and Joe Biden’s efforts to encourage gr…
Celebrities call on UK banks to stop financing new oil, gas and coalfields
Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson and Mark Rylance add their voices to Richard Curtis’s Make My Money Matter campaignFamous names including Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson and Mark Rylance have joined activists and businesses in calling on the UK’s big five banks …