No New Oil & Gas
Fossil fuels must be stopped to protect our climate
The climate science could not be clearer – to limit dangerous global heating there can be no new oil and gas fields anywhere on earth.
Together we can stop new oil and gas projects and begin a rapid phase out of existing fossil fuel production. We must build a fair and fast transition to nuclear-free, 100% renewable energy that creates decent green jobs.
To ensure a liveable future for everyone, we must urgently stop climate-wrecking oil and gas.
We must keep the oil in the ground
Governments are encouraging fossil fuel companies to drill for every last drop of North Sea oil and gas – despite its devastating climate consequences.
The oil and gas industry wants to extract billions of barrels of oil in UK waters in the coming decades. But the volatile fossil fuel energy system is failing the planet and pushing millions of people in fuel poverty.
For a society powered by renewable energy
We are working to end this political and financial support, to challenge their greenwashing and to hold polluters to account for the harm they are causing. Action must be taken to speed the shift away from fossil fuels. As a nation that built its wealth on fossil fuels, the UK must act fast.
There can be no new fossil fuels if we are to meet our climate goals. Our governments must rapidly scale up renewable energy and create decent green jobs.
Revealed: Fossil fuel lobbying
We've unearthed almost 800 meetings between oil and gas companies and the MSPs or Scottish Government Ministers
These companies are using their power to delay climate action, push dodgy technology and cosy up to MSPs.
What we are doing
- We revealed that UK oil and gas reserves have increased since declaring a climate emergency in 2019
- Along with our allies, we forced oil giant Shell to pull out of the controversial Cambo oil field near Shetland
- We’re putting pressure on the Scottish Government to end their support for fossil fuel companies.
Stop new gas at Peterhead power station
Energy giants want to build a new and additional gas-fired plant at Peterhead power station in Aberdeenshire.
This could keep us locked into burning fossil fuels for electricity for the next 20 years or more.
Find out more about these dangerous proposals and how we are taking action to stop it.
The campaign to Stop Rosebank continues
The UK Government has approved the Rosebank oil field. But the fight doesn’t end here.
Why new oil wont lower your energy bills
These companies will sell it on the international market to the highest bidder.
Watershed Report
Our research show how the UK has increased its oil and gas reserves since declaring a climate emergency in 2019.
How we are making progress
- Public pressure forced the Scottish Government to end their support for ‘endless extraction of fossil fuels’, but they must go further and actively oppose plans for new fields
- Though we must keep up the pressure, we’ve helped spearhead the Stop Cambo campaign – a new alliance of activists, campaign groups and experts working together for a great victory
- With fossil fuel companies facing unprecedented pressure for their obscene profits and their role in destroying the climate, we’ve been key in keeping the issue in the media and in public awareness.
Scotland's new Energy Strategy explained
The Scottish Government is working on a new draft Energy Strategy & Just Transition Plan.
We look at what it contains, what it says about the future of oil and gas, and how we can take action to build on the progress it contains.
We need to overhaul our energy system to end our dependence on profiteering oil and gas companies. It’s time to rapidly scale up investment in renewables and energy efficiency while winding down fossil fuel production to create affordable renewable energy for everyone.
Caroline Rance, Climate Campaigner
Latest Blogs
Revealed: the true climate cost of new gas at Peterhead power station
Annual pollution could be 1 million tonnes more than companies have disclosed to the Scottish Government
Cynical response from First Minister raises more questions about Government handling of Peterhead gas project
The First Minister’s response to our allegations is full of inconsistencies, weak excuses and provides no new evidence to support its claims.
In the pocket of developers: how the Scottish Government breached its own rules 28 times in handling of new gas power plant application
Ministers have spoken publicly in favour of the planning application, and met developers over 60 time whilst refusing to meet objectors.
Latest Press Releases
Energy Price Cap rise: new gas at Peterhead could lock in higher bills
Climate campaigners warn that a new gas power station at Peterhead would lock people in Scotland into higher energy bills for decades to come.
Climate campaigners urge Labour Minister to withdraw from fossil fuel event
Campaigners argue his role at the oil conference is incompatible with a commitment to tackle the worsening climate emergency.
Grangemouth closure reaction: no justice in this decision
The inevitable Grangemouth closure showed both Governments have no credible just transition plans
Resources
The real climate emissions of Peterhead carbon capture power station proposals
A briefing for MSPs about the real emissions of the proposed new gas-fired power plant at Peterhead.
Request for investigation into breaches of Ministerial Code
Letters to and from the First Minister about mishandling of the Peterhead gas expansion project
Ministerial Code Breaches: supporting evidence
Evidence outlining the 28 breaches in relation to Minister’s behaviour around the Peterhead gas burning power station planning application.
Open Letter to Scottish Government urging them to reject Peterhead power station plans
Dozens of groups warm about impact on climate and household bills of new fossil fuel commitments
Stopping plans for a new gas burning power station at Peterhead – civil society briefing
A briefing for civil society organisations outlining the risks posed by new gas burning power station at Peterhead.
Stopping plans for a new gas burning power station at Peterhead – MSP briefing
Why MSPs must oppose plans for a new gas burning power station at Peterhead.
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