Brexit Pushing Ireland Towards US Fracked Gas, Putting Climate Commitments at Risk
Environmental groups have united in opposing a massive new terminal that would receive fracked gas from the US in a protected area on Ireland’s...
Introducing Empire Oil: A DeSmog UK Special Investigation
The UK likes to brag about its credential as a global climate leader. But a new DeSmog UK investigation reveals that beneath the green...
‘Black Gold’: Mapping London’s African Oil Hub
A little-known network of London-based oil and gas companies tied to international tax havens and operating in the shadow of major industry players are...
Taking AIM: London’s Wild West Stock Market
The London Stock Exchange’s history and reputation is one reason the city is viewed as a great global financial centre. But while the main...
Exposed: The Elite ‘Boys Club’ Running London’s Opaque Oil Network
In the summer of 2008, as the price of oil peaked to a record high, a polar explorer and a group of City bankers...
Announcing The Narwhal, Canada’s Independent Media Solution
Congratulations to our long-time colleagues Emma Gilchrist and Carol Linnitt, who are launching The Narwhal today to continue to advance more constructive conversations about energy...
Shale Gas Mogul Tops UK Rich List Despite Fracking Fails
The Sunday Times Rich List is often used as a barometer of a nation's economic dynamism. So news that this year's list is topped...
Who is Regulating Sirius Petroleum?
Over the last 10 years, four different companies have acted as a nominee advisor, also known as a nomad, for Sirius Petroleum.
A nomad is a private...
The Risks of Oil Exploration in Offshore Nigeria
In 2016, Nigeria reclaimed its position as Africa’s largest oil producer and remains one of the countries with the largest oil reserves in the...
Explainer: What Are Shell Companies?
A shell company is a company which has no assets and is used as a vehicle to hold and shift money in financial manoeuvres....


















