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UK energy law case tracker: key judgments 2021–2026 on climate litigation, planning, oil and gas, renewables, regulation, contracts, tax and arbitration

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A curated list of significant judgments from 2021 for energy practitioners, presented with the newest decisions first. To sort matters by specific topics or sub-sectors, export the table to Excel via the tool above. For construction-related disputes (including Operation and maintenance (O&M) issues within energy projects), consult separately: Construction law case tracker. For an in-depth survey of climate litigation across 2024 in the UK and overseas, see News Analysis: Climate litigation—2024 Trends and direction of travel for 2025 and beyond. For general guidance on climate litigation, see Practice Note: Climate change litigation.

  • Topic/Sub-sector: Climate litigation; Oil and gas
  • Judgment date: 23 February 2026
  • Case title: Valero Energy Ltd and others v Persons Unknown and others [2026] EWHC 397 (KB)
  • Summary/analysis: The King's Bench Division approved a draft order on the second annual review of a final injunction against defendants linked to Just Stop Oil, Extinction Rebellion, Insulate Britain and Youth Climate Swarm, who had unlawfully entered eight UK sites of the claimants, part of the Valero Energy Group—an oil refinery and oil terminals—hindering access to...
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