Condor Gold plc today announced it had increased its environmental and social engagement programmes at its La India project in Nicaragua. The miner’s Environmental and Social Management System includes environment, community, health and safety and human resources. ENVIRONMENT In its 2020 financial report, Condor said that the main local main local focus was the drinking […]
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North Sea operators cut flaring by 22% in one year
Flaring in the North Sea fell by 22% – approximately equivalent to the gas demand of 200,000 UK homes – in 2020 compared with the previous year, said the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA). Production facilities cut the overall volume to 33 billion cubic feet (bcf) which is the lowest level of flaring on the […]
OGA calls for company reports to include ESG
Offshore oil and gas companies should include information on the effects of their operations on the climate in their financial reports to address investors’ concerns, said the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA). Figures for flaring and venting emissions, alongside scope 1 & 2 emissions, health and safety statistics, fugitive methane emissions, air and water pollution […]
OGA investigates possible breach of licence
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) said it had opened an investigation into a possible breach of reporting requirements under a licence. The investigation follows an enquiry which concluded that there was sufficient evidence of a breach to go ahead. OGA said it would gather and assess further information to enable the authority to reach a decision. The company involved will be offered the opportunity to provide […]
OGA monitors compliance with net zero strategy
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) said it will monitor companies to ensure they are abiding by its revised strategy outlining net zero obligations. The strategy, which is now in force, reflects the energy transition and includes a range of obligations on companies in the industry. These cover increasing efforts to reduce production emissions, support […]
Hummingbird sets out 2021 ES projects for Mali
Hummingbird Resources plc said it would continue to adhere to the World Gold Council (WGC)’s, Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs) as the company also outlined its Mali community projects for 2021. The junior gold miner added it would also look at its tailings facility and work practices to comply with environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. […]