Shell's Jackdaw Gas Platform: Court Ruling Delays Drilling, but Installation Proceeds
A Scottish court ruled that the previous UK government unlawfully approved Shell's Jackdaw gas platform and Rosebank oilfield due to inadequate environmental assessments, halting drilling until new permissions are granted; however, Shell plans to install the Jackdaw platform this spring, pending new...
Shell's Jackdaw Gas Platform: Court Ruling Delays Drilling, but Installation Proceeds
A Scottish court ruled that the previous UK government unlawfully approved Shell's Jackdaw gas platform and Rosebank oilfield due to inadequate environmental assessments, halting drilling until new permissions are granted; however, Shell plans to install the Jackdaw platform this spring, pending new...
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48% Bias Score
One-Dyas Sues Over Delayed North Sea Gas Cable Approval
One-Dyas is suing the Lower Saxony approval authority for delaying approval of a power cable for its North Sea gas extraction project near Borkum, which is crucial for its operations and has raised environmental concerns, potentially delaying gas production until after 2024.
One-Dyas Sues Over Delayed North Sea Gas Cable Approval
One-Dyas is suing the Lower Saxony approval authority for delaying approval of a power cable for its North Sea gas extraction project near Borkum, which is crucial for its operations and has raised environmental concerns, potentially delaying gas production until after 2024.
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36% Bias Score
German Ministers Urge Stronger Marine Protection Amidst Environmental Concerns
German ministers Habeck and Lemke are visiting the Wadden Sea National Park in Schleswig-Holstein to advocate for stronger marine protection, citing threats from rising sea levels, pollution, and the ongoing debate surrounding oil and gas drilling near the park.
German Ministers Urge Stronger Marine Protection Amidst Environmental Concerns
German ministers Habeck and Lemke are visiting the Wadden Sea National Park in Schleswig-Holstein to advocate for stronger marine protection, citing threats from rising sea levels, pollution, and the ongoing debate surrounding oil and gas drilling near the park.
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52% Bias Score
UK Approves Controversial North Sea Carbon Storage Plan
The UK government approved a plan to store 100 million tonnes of CO2 beneath the North Sea, starting in 2027, despite concerns about long-term safety and potential environmental impacts from leaks.
UK Approves Controversial North Sea Carbon Storage Plan
The UK government approved a plan to store 100 million tonnes of CO2 beneath the North Sea, starting in 2027, despite concerns about long-term safety and potential environmental impacts from leaks.
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28% Bias Score
Baltic Sea Sabotage: A Hybrid War?
Suspected sabotage and espionage incidents in the Baltic and North Seas raise concerns about hybrid warfare and geopolitical tensions.
Baltic Sea Sabotage: A Hybrid War?
Suspected sabotage and espionage incidents in the Baltic and North Seas raise concerns about hybrid warfare and geopolitical tensions.
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36% Bias Score
Shell to Appeal 'Unlawful' Jackdaw Gas Project Ruling
A Scottish court ruled Shell's Jackdaw gas field project unlawful due to insufficient indirect emissions consideration, prompting Shell's CEO to appeal to the UK Supreme Court and consider moving its stock market listing from London to New York.
Shell to Appeal 'Unlawful' Jackdaw Gas Project Ruling
A Scottish court ruled Shell's Jackdaw gas field project unlawful due to insufficient indirect emissions consideration, prompting Shell's CEO to appeal to the UK Supreme Court and consider moving its stock market listing from London to New York.
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56% Bias Score
Floating Solar Power in German North Sea: Research Needed Before Deployment
Research is needed to determine the feasibility of floating photovoltaic (PV) systems in the German North Sea due to the constant movement from wind and waves, and the impact on marine ecology; currently, there are no pilot projects in German coastal waters.
Floating Solar Power in German North Sea: Research Needed Before Deployment
Research is needed to determine the feasibility of floating photovoltaic (PV) systems in the German North Sea due to the constant movement from wind and waves, and the impact on marine ecology; currently, there are no pilot projects in German coastal waters.
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32% Bias Score
Germany Funds 400km North Sea Hydrogen Pipeline
Lower Saxony is investing €60 million in the "Aquaductus" project, a 400+ kilometer hydrogen pipeline through the German North Sea, with additional federal funding of €140 million, connecting offshore wind farms to Wilhelmshaven by 2030 to reduce carbon reliance and grid expansion costs; this is one...
Germany Funds 400km North Sea Hydrogen Pipeline
Lower Saxony is investing €60 million in the "Aquaductus" project, a 400+ kilometer hydrogen pipeline through the German North Sea, with additional federal funding of €140 million, connecting offshore wind farms to Wilhelmshaven by 2030 to reduce carbon reliance and grid expansion costs; this is one...
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40% Bias Score
Shell Halts New Renewable Energy Projects, Expands Oil and Gas Production
Shell announced it will cease new renewable energy development projects, focusing instead on maximizing existing assets, while significantly expanding its oil and gas production in the North Sea with Equinor. This follows a downturn in the renewable energy sector marked by cost increases, reduced ex...
Shell Halts New Renewable Energy Projects, Expands Oil and Gas Production
Shell announced it will cease new renewable energy development projects, focusing instead on maximizing existing assets, while significantly expanding its oil and gas production in the North Sea with Equinor. This follows a downturn in the renewable energy sector marked by cost increases, reduced ex...
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48% Bias Score