The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has started an investigation into a possible breach of a flare consent, contrary to the requirements of the licence. The investigation follows an inquiry which concluded that there was sufficient initial evidence to merit a full investigation into a potential failure to comply. The investigation will, among other things, gather and assess further information to […]
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OGA investigates possible breach of production consents
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has opened an investigation into a possible breach of field production consents, contrary to the requirements of the licences. REPRESENTATIONS The investigation follows an inquiry which concluded that there was sufficient initial evidence to merit a full investigation into a potential failure to comply with such consents. Among other actions, the investigation will gather and assess further information to enable the OGA […]
Horizonte publishes 2020 sustainability report
Horizonte Minerals plc has published its 2020 sustainability report focusing mainly on the Araguaia ferronickel project with additional data from the Vermelho nickel-cobalt project and corporate head office in Brazil. MAIN POINTS The company highlighted key achievements including no work-related Covid-19 transmissions, no lost time injuries and fatalities and no environmental incidents. In April 2020, […]
Neptune awarded silver medal by EcoVadis
Neptune Energy plc announced it had been awarded silver medal status from environment, social and governance (ESG) ratings organisation, EcoVadis. PIONEERING The ranking places Neptune in the top 25% of all 75,000 global organisations assessed by EcoVadis. The organisation assesses companies’ policies, actions and performance disclosures in the areas of environment, labour and human rights, […]
Altus completes drinking water project near Diba
Altus Strategies plc has completed the first phase of a long-term community development programme (CDP) at the company’s Diba gold project in western Mali. DRINKING WATER The company initially consulted local community representatives in Diba on which priorities the CDPs would have the most impact. Discussions identified critical themes in health and education, which became […]
IOG commits to Scope 1 and 2 net zero
IOG plc has completed a comprehensive emissions assessment (EA) which commits the company to Scope 1 and 2 net zero status as of 2021. KEY POINTS The EA was conducted by IOG’s internal environmental, social and governance (ESG) taskforce in collaboration with energy advisor Genesis. The EA encompassed the Phase 1 development and corporate activities. […]