Oslo, Norway– Norway, Europe’s largest producer of oil and gas, plays a pivotal role in the global energy landscape. In the last ten years the country has increased its oil and gas licensing exponentially, making it Europe’s most aggressive explorer. The oil and gas industry is one of Norway’s most significant economic sectors, employing approximately … Read More
Press Releases
Over 250 organizations back groundbreaking efforts by OECD countries to end $41 billion a year in fossil fuel finance
Over 250 organizations from 30 countries call on governments to support fellow OECD members’ efforts to end oil and gas export finance at OECD meeting on 6 November 2023.Â
Press Release: World Energy Outlook 2023
Paris, France – Today, the International Energy Agency’s flagship report, the World Energy Outlook (WEO), reaffirms that world leaders must not develop new oil, gas, or coal beyond existing fields, and must close some existing fields and infrastructure early, to remain within the internationally agreed upon temperature limit. The WEO’s findings reinforce urgent calls for … Read More
Oil Change International Calls for Ceasefire, Peace, and Justice in Palestine and Israel
We, at Oil Change International, express our profound grief for the lives lost and the enduring anguish resulting from the continued surge of violence in Palestine. Our hearts are also with those grieving from the violence unleashed on Israelis by Hamas. As an organization committed to equity and racial justice we are in solidarity with … Read More
EU sets path to secure fossil fuel phase-out agreement at COP28
Yesterday night European Union (EU) environment ministers agreed on their negotiation position for COP28, the UN climate conference starting at the end of November in Dubai – and ambiguity on abatement technologies risks undermining negotiation success.
EXIM’s approval of Estonian oil project financing another blow to Biden’s climate promises
“The United States can help lead a shift of billions of dollars from last century’s dirty energy into the clean, renewable energy of the future, but EXIM’s fossil fuel approvals like Liwathon are a huge step backward.”
Study confirms need to redirect billions in Netherland’s fossil fuel subsidies
Ending fossil fuel subsidies presents a massive opportunity to shift billions to pay for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate finance, as well as to social protection measures that can mitigate any harmful impacts on households. If the Netherlands takes action now, it has an opportunity to bring other countries along at COP28, the upcoming UN climate conference in Dubai.
Fossil fuel phase out agreements at COP28 can be a reality
“The only logical course of action is for governments to arrive at the negotiations prepared to take action commensurate with what the science is telling us: agree to a managed, planned decline of fossil fuel production to avoid the worst impacts of the existential climate crisis.”
Pope Francis signals support for fossil fuel phase out ahead of crucial climate negotiations
The Pope described delaying action on fossil fuels as “suicidal” as humanity faces the increasingly severe consequences of the climate crisis.Â
Response: Biden’s offshore drilling plan is a massive giveaway to polluters
“Sacrificing millions of acres in the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas extraction is a gross denial of reality by Joe Biden in the face of climate catastrophe,” said Collin Rees.