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- Grangemouth could be converted into leading green fuels hub, Swinney says Thu, 20 Mar 25, 2:48amScotland’s first minister speaking as report suggests up to 1,200 jobs could be created – but too late for refinery’s workers
- Big oil gathers in Texas – but beneath the bravado, Trump-induced anxiety Sun, 16 Mar 25, 12:00amEnergy summit in Houston makes clear US is nowhere close to curbing fossil fuels, but tariffs are causing disquiet
- US energy industry’s climate retreat is putting profits over people, advocates say Thu, 13 Mar 25, 3:00amOil giants retreat on climate pledges, embrace Trump-era fossil fuel policies at CERAWeek in Texas
- Why fear of billion-dollar lawsuits stops countries phasing out fossil fuels Thu, 6 Mar 25, 9:00pmCompanies can sue governments for closing oilfields and mines – and the risk of huge damages is already stopping countries from passing green laws, ministers say
- Ban on new drilling confirmed as ministers consult on North Sea’s ‘clean energy future’ Thu, 6 Mar 25, 4:08amGas and oil industry cautiously welcomes government proposals that could ease tax burden on sector
- We aren’t fracking in North Yorkshire | Letter Fri, 28 Feb 25, 5:05amWilliam Holland responds to a letter that said that his company, Europa Oil & Gas, was submitting an application for fracking operations
- Why has BP pulled the plug on its green ambitions? Thu, 27 Feb 25, 5:03amOil firm abandons plan to become net zero energy company as its CEO claims strategy went ‘too far, too fast’
- BP blames ‘misplaced’ faith in green transition for its renewed focus on fossil fuels Thu, 27 Feb 25, 5:12amCEO Murray Auchincloss says ‘fundamental reset’ will mean cut of more than £4bn to low-carbon investment plan
- BP to ramp up oil and gas output in major shift away from green goals Thu, 27 Feb 25, 12:49amFossil fuel firm will cut more than $5bn from low-carbon investment plan in ‘fundamental reset’
- BP to raise oil and gas spending to $10bn a year in pivot away from green goals Wed, 26 Feb 25, 9:27pmFirm confirms plans to scale back green energy efforts and ‘fundamentally reset’ strategy
- BP expected to scrap renewables target in shift back to fossil fuels Tue, 25 Feb 25, 1:39amGoal of increasing renewable energy generation 20-fold to be ditched, shareholders to be told this week
- EU spends more on Russian oil and gas than financial aid to Ukraine – report Mon, 24 Feb 25, 4:00pmEurope estimated to have bought €22bn of fossil fuels from Russia in 2024 but gave €19bn to support Kyiv
- You thought fracking was banned in the UK? Think again | Letters Mon, 24 Feb 25, 4:41amThe government should act to prevent fracking close to one of Britain’s national parks, writes Alan Robertshaw
- Redrawing of global energy markets map set to heap benefits on US Sun, 23 Feb 25, 6:00pmThe prospects of peace and the return of Russian gas looks likely to serve the interests of Donald Trump
- As the UK prepares its next carbon budget, what needs to be included? Fri, 21 Feb 25, 10:02pmExpert recommendations will influence plans for energy, housing, transport industry and farming for decades