Exxon Seeks Waiver From Russia Sanctions: Greenpeace Response

by Cassady Craighill

April 19, 2017

Exxon's waiver for drilling in the Black Sea could lead to a waiver for drilling in the Arctic

Action at the West Alpha Oil Rig

Two activists hold a sign that says 'Exxon Out of the Arctic' near an ExxonMobil drilling rig in the Russian Arctic in 2014.

April 19, 2017

Washington, DC- In response to Exxon’s filing for a waiver to work in Russia despite United States sanctions, Greenpeace USA Climate Liability Campaigner Naomi Ages said,

“If the Trump administration allows Exxon to move forward with extreme offshore oil drilling in Russia despite sanctions, the United States Congress must resist. Removing barriers to Exxon drilling in the Russian Black Sea with a state-controlled company like Rosneft would not only jeopardize global progress on climate change and provide momentum for a similar waiver in the Russian Arctic, it would also send a message to Russia that it can intervene in any country, including the United States, with no consequences. Members of Congress must stand up for the separation of oil and state.”

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Cassady Craighill

By Cassady Craighill

Cassady is a media officer for Greenpeace USA based on the East Coast. She covers climate change and energy, particularly how both issues relate to the Trump administration.

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