BP's Gas-Fired Power Station Gets Legal Backing

London's High Court ruled that the approval of a new BP-backed gas-fired power station in Teesside was lawful, dismissing climate campaigner Andrew Boswell's legal challenge. Boswell had argued that the decision lacked adequate reasoning. The project aims to support the UK's net zero commitments and energy security.

London's High Court has upheld the lawful approval of a new gas-fired power station in Teesside, supported by BP. This decision comes after climate campaigner Andrew Boswell filed a legal challenge against the project.

The power station, a joint venture between BP and Norway's Equinor under the name Net Zero Teesside Power, aims to generate up to 860 megawatts of electricity and will include post-combustion carbon capture technology. Boswell contended that ministers did not provide sufficient reasoning to justify the project's alignment with the UK's net zero targets. Judge Nathalie Lieven dismissed these claims, citing strong national policy support.

BP has welcomed the ruling, highlighting that the project will aid the UK in meeting its net zero goals by capturing CO2 emissions, while also ensuring energy security through the provision of low-carbon, dispatchable electricity to support renewable energy sources.

(With inputs from agencies.)