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In Pictures: Widest load on British roads?

Part of the M53 in Cheshire was closed on Saturday night to accommodate what is thought to be one of the biggest objects to be moved on a UK road. At 26.5 metres long and five times higher than a double decker bus, the piece of machinery could only ...

14 Aug 2022 at 13:16

Refinery workers refuse to deal with ship carrying Russian oil

Workers are refusing to deal with a German-flagged ship carrying Russian oil which is moored in the UK. Unions are urging the Government to close what they believe is a loophole following a ban on Russian vessels docking in the UK, because they ...

05 Mar 2022 at 12:55

Climate activists scale Kelpies landmark near oil refinery

Two climate campaigners have climbed to the top of The Kelpies tourist attraction as part of action targeted at the fossil fuel industry in Scotland. Activists from This Is Rigged scaled the 100ft steel equine sculptures between Falkirk and ...

23 Jul 2023 at 12:08

Government only told of Grangemouth closure at same time as workers – minister

A minister has rejected claims the Scottish Government was warned of the Grangemouth refinery closure years before the announcement. Scottish Energy Secretary Mairi McAllan said it is “crystal clear” ministers were only told of the plans ...

22 Feb 2024 at 16:00

World

Explosion at illegal oil refinery site ‘kills at least 15’ in Nigeria

An explosion and fire at an illegal oil refinery site in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region killed at least 15 people, including a pregnant woman, residents and a local environmental rights group has reported. The blast happened on Monday in ...

03 Oct 2023 at 16:08

Minister wants to see Grangemouth refinery continue ‘as long as possible’

The Scottish Government has said it wants to see the oil refinery at Grangemouth continue operating “as long as possible”, following news that its owners may shut it down in 2025. Energy Secretary Neil Gray vowed the Scottish ...

23 Nov 2023 at 17:28

Scotland

Just transition to net-zero economy requires ‘significant’ action – experts

“Significant” further action is needed for Scotland to reach a low-carbon economy, the advisory body for attaining a just transition has warned. In its annual report published on Wednesday, the Just Transition Commission ...

15 Dec 2023 at 10:08

Scotland

Grangemouth refinery closure date not yet known, boss tells MSPs

It is not known exactly when the Grangemouth oil refinery will close but its transition to a fuel import terminal will continue until at least spring 2025, MSPs have heard. The company which owns Scotland’s only ...

13 Dec 2023 at 11:43

Intensive work needed to avoid ‘unjust’ transition at Grangemouth, report warns

Accelerated action and intensive work is needed to avoid a “disorderly and unjust transition” when Scotland’s only oil refinery closes, a report has warned. With the Grangemouth refinery expected to close in ...

18 Jul 2024 at 10:16

Scotland

Securing Grangemouth future is key test of just transition process, union warns

Securing the future of the Grangemouth refinery is “one of the greatest tests the just transition process will ever face”, a union has said ahead of a march calling for its lifespan to be extended. Unite ...

30 Jul 2024 at 10:04

Next government urged to fund ‘just transition’ for oil and gas workers

The next government must provide a “clear and funded” transition plan for workers in the offshore oil and gas industry, including the North Sea, green groups and unions have urged. More than 60 climate ...

27 Jun 2024 at 00:01

City

Shell to take up to £1.6bn hit after suspending construction of biofuels plant

Shell expects to take a hit of up to two billion US dollars (£1.6 billion) after it suspended construction work on one of Europe’s largest planned biofuels plants and sold a refinery in Singapore. The ...

05 Jul 2024 at 08:08

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