Josu Jon Imaz, the chief executive of Spanish oil company Repsol, on April 27 asked European Union authorities to put an end to imports of Russian diesel to the bloc through third destinations.
"Diesel from Russia continues to be on European and Spanish markets," he said, adding that it was brought into Europe through third countries which made its origin unclear.
The European Union has banned Russian crude imports and oil products as part of its sanctions against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.
Imaz called on the EU to be firm and enforce current sanctions.
"We ask European authorities to stop these imports through intermediaries," he said.
Recommended Reading
Romito: Net Zero’s Costly Consequences, and Industry’s ‘Silver Bullet’
2024-04-22 - Decarbonization is generally considered a reasonable goal when presented within the context of a trend, as opposed to a regulatory absolute.
Markman: Want CO2 Gone Now? Well, You Don’t Always Get What You Want
2024-04-29 - A slew of scenarios shows that climate goals can be achieved with the use of fossil fuels and CCUS.
IEF Chief: When the Public Figures out Transition’s Cost, ‘We’re in Big Trouble’
2024-03-22 - Also, developing and undeveloped countries are pushing back, with one African minister saying “we will decarbonize after we carbonize.”
Scotland Ditches 2030 Climate Target to Cut Emissions by 75%
2024-04-18 - Scotland was constrained by cuts to the capital funding it receives from the British government and an overall weakening of climate ambition by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, said Mairi McAllan, the net zero secretary for Scotland's devolved government.
Bill Gates: ‘A Heroic Effort’ is Beginning, but Climate Goals Still Won’t be Hit
2024-03-26 - Bill Gates said during CERAWeek by S&P Global that the energy transition was picking up speed but still wouldn’t be able to achieve the climate goals established under the Paris Agreement of 2015.