22 October 2024

Generali to stop insuring risks linked to new gas plants

Italy’s largest insurer, Generali, is the first in the world to adopt a policy covering the entire oil and gas value chain for companies labeled as “transition laggards.”

15 October 2024

UK at risk of another energy crisis due to heavy reliance on gas

The Energy Crisis Commission found that British households and businesses were hit harder by the energy crisis than many other European countries because of high dependence on gas for heating and power generation.The Commission recommends developing a clear strategy to shift away from gas.

01 October 2024

13,000+ people urge Scottish government to reject gas plant expansion plans in Peterhead

Over 13,000 people have signed a petition created by NGOs Friends of the Earth Scotland and 350.org, calling on the Scottish government to reject a proposed gas plant by energy company SSE and fossil fuel giant Equinor. If approved, the plant would be operational by 2027 and run for decades to come.

12 August 2024

Romania to build “largest of its kind” gas plant in EU

Romania’s Mintia gas-fired thermal power plant, slated to be the largest in the EU, is expected to come online in 2026. With its hefty €1.4 billion price tag, the plant will have a capacity of 1.7 GW.