UK to review fossil fuel lending
The UK government is reconsidering its support for financing foreign oil and gas projects, following UK Export Finance’s (UKEF) commitment to the Total-led Mozambique LNG project.
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Nigeria loses bid to hear Shell case in England
The Nigerian government has expressed disappointment that a High Court ruling in England has opted not to hear a civil claim against Shell, Eni and Energy Venture Partners (EVP), over the OPL 245 case.
PEPA denies environmental risks, considers legal action
Petroleum Exploration and Production Africa (PEPA) has defended its work in Congo Brazzaville, following a condemnatory report from Global Witness and others.
Oil majors claim ‘prudent action’ on climate under way despite ‘alarming’ report
Some of the world's biggest oil firms have claimed they are taking "prudent action" on climate goals, despite a new report suggesting production from new fields will breach the Paris Agreement.
Campaign group advises against North Sea Treasury tax break
Campaign group Global Witness has warned that a Treasury tax break designed encourage the sale of old oil and gas assets could add more than £3 billion to the UK’s decommissioning bill.