Greenpeace Activists Block Russian Oil Tanker From Offloading Oil In Norwegian Port
Activists from Greenpeace Nordic in kayaks as well as watercrafts are obstructing the oil vessel Ust Luga, avoiding it from unloading countless tonnes of Russian oil right into the port. The tranquil activity happens in the Oslo Fjord, in the Slagentangen oil port had by Esso, a Norwegian subsidiary of US-based ExxonMobil. The lobbyists are getting in touch with the Norwegian federal government to prohibit the import of Russian nonrenewable fuel sources as well as requiring that Esso terminate its agreements to purchase nonrenewable fuel source from Russia in this time of battle.
ists in kayaks show banners that check out “Oil fuels war”, “Stop fuelling the war” as well as “No war”.
Activist as well as Head of Greenpeace Norway Frode Pleym, stated:
“Oil is not only at the root of the climate crisis, but also of wars and conflicts. I am shocked that Norway operates as a free port for Russian oil, which we know finances Putin’s warfare. During these two months of Russia’s war of aggression, we have seen horrific images and know the unimaginable suffering of the innocent civilian population of Ukraine. The fact that our government still allows the import of Russian fossil fuels in the current situation is unfathomable.”
Activists in a watercraft have chained themselves to the support chain to stop the Ust Luga from mosting likely to pier as well as offloading. Activ
The Ust Luga is packed with 95,000 tonnes of jet kerosene with a market price people $116 million. The vessel is run by Novatek, Russia’s second-largest gas manufacturer. Novatek’s biggest investor is the oligarch Leonid Mikhelson, that has close connections toVladimir Putin One 3rd of Russia’s export revenue is stemmed from oil, as well as Europe acquires practically three-fourths of that oil.
“The Ukrainian president has called on Europe to halt Russian fossil fuels. And with good reason. Putin’s sources of revenue must be dried out immediately and banning oil import is a very good place to start. We need to make this war stop,” stated Pleym.
Greenpeace Norway has actually sent out strong-worded letters to both Esso as well as the Norwegian federal government, requiring an end to all Russian oil as well as gas.
Greenpeace’s objective is to make sure the capability of the planet to support life in all its variety. We utilize tranquil demonstration as well as innovative fight to subject worldwide ecological issues as well as advertise options that are necessary for an environment-friendly as well as tranquil future.
Reference: greenpeace.org
