Crude Accountability announces the publication of its new report, “The Republic of Chevron—20 Years in Kazakhstan,” which chronicles Chevron’s impact on the environment and the rights of workers and local residents through its participation in the development of the Tengiz Oil Field and Karachaganak Oil and Gas Condensate Field in Kazakhstan.
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Satellite Images of the Caspian Sea Indicate that Oil Spills and Oil Wealth Rob Citizens of their Environmental and Human Rights in Western Turkmenistan
A report released by Crude Accountability details how oil spills and demolition of homes in the Caspian Sea region, identified through satellite imagery and analyzed …
THE GREAT ENABLERS: International Financial Institutions Pave the Way for the Export of Oil and Gas from the Caspian Region
Crude Accountability’s new report “The Great Enablers: How Investments by International Financial Institutions Threaten the Fragile Caspian Sea Ecosystem,” chronicles the financing by international financial institutions of fossil fuel–related transport and infrastructure projects throughout the Caspian region. These projects enable oil and gas companies to overcome obstacles that would hinder transport of petroleum products to western markets.
Train Cars Carrying Oil Jump the Rails and Catch on Fire in Temriuk Region of Russia
Tamanneftegaz’s environmentally dangerous project spreads its wealth This morning in the Temriuk region of Krasnodar Krai in Russia, a train headed for the Tamanneftegaz terminal …
Chevron: Irresponsible in Kazakhstan
Widespread environmental violations, failure to disclose revenues and payments, and a long history of failing to take responsibility for these shortcomings are documented in a new film, “Chevron.
Environmental Leader in Taman, Russia Brutally Beaten for His Activism
Igor Golubenkov, Co-Chair of the local environmental group, Saving Taman!, and Assistant to the Deputy to the Temryuk City Council in Krasnodar Region in southern Russia, was brutally beaten on Friday, February 24 by two men who warned him, “Stop your environmental work.” Mr. Golubenkov was treated at the local hospital.
Kazakhstan’s Chairmanship in the OSCE Has Not Improved Environmental Rights in the Country
Crude Accountability has published a new report, “Kazakhstan’s Implementation of its OSCE Obligations to Observe the Human Right to a Healthy Environment,” which was prepared …
Berezovka Appeal Delivered to Chevron HQ
Appeal from the Villagers of Berezovka, Kazakhstan Delivered Directly to Chevron’s Leadership at the Corporation’s Annual Shareholder Meeting On May 25, 2011, the Chevron Corporation held …
Chevron Meeting to Highlight Company’s Successes Turned into Forum on Abuses: Oil Giant Withers Under Criticism from Communities Suffering Human Rights and Environmental Harms
Today at Chevron’s annual shareholder meeting, 22 indigenous, First Nation, and other impacted community members and supporters who had traveled to the company’s headquarters from …
Reform in Turkmenistan: A Convenient Facade
Reform in Turkmenistan: A Convenient Façade Crude Accountability announces the release of our new report, Reform in Turkmenistan: A Convenient Façade, An Analysis of President Berdymukhammedov’s …