Fighting Energy Transfer’s SLAPP lawsuit
Big Oil thinks they can sue the climate movement out of existence. We’re going to show them how wrong they are.
On March 19, 2025 a North Dakota jury delivered a verdict in Energy Transfer’s SLAPP lawsuit against Greenpeace entities in the U.S. and Greenpeace International, finding the defendants liable for more than USD $660 million.
Nearly a year later, the Court awarded Energy Transfer $345 million. We will request a new trial, and — if necessary — appeal the decision with the North Dakota Supreme Court.
We’re prepared to fight this all the way to victory. The law is firmly on our side, and we are confident in our strong arguments for an appeal.
Beyond its potential impacts on Greenpeace entities, this case could establish dangerous new legal precedents that could hold any participant at protests responsible for the actions of others at those protests, chilling free speech in the U.S. and beyond.
For more than 50 years, Greenpeace has exercised our right to peacefully protest and expose environmental harm — even when that means exposing powerful people and companies. That is the soul of Greenpeace.
With this meritless lawsuit, Energy Transfer has weaponized the U.S. legal system in an attempt to silence us at a time when our voices are needed most.
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How SLAPPs uphold authoritarianism
An authoritarian model that uses bullying and intimidation in courtrooms, on streets, and on the world stage to consolidate power and silence dissent.
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Dutch court hears Greenpeace International’s arguments against Energy Transfer’s latest attempt to evade accountability
Dutch court hears Greenpeace International’s arguments against Energy Transfer’s latest attempt to evade accountability
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Energy Transfer facility reportedly saw the worst methane plume in the U.S. in 2025
The largest methane emissions in the U.S. in 2025 reportedly appear to originate from an Energy Transfer facility in Texas.
Research
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Bad Neighbor: Energy Transfer’s Pattern of Pollution and Violations
Exposing Energy Transfer’s record of pollution, safety violations, and harming communities.
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Energy Transfer vs. Greenpeace trial analysis
Here is what you need to know about the Energy Transfer vs. Greenpeace trial.
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Dollars vs. Democracy 2023
Americans overwhelmingly support government action on the climate crisis. As a result, the fossil fuel industry has expanded its playbook…
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Greenpeace Report: Too Far Too Often
“Too Far Too Often” details the unethical and inappropriate tactics employed by ETP and related companies against opponents of DAPL, and highlights how, in spite of increased global scrutiny and intense criticism of ETP’s tactics at Standing Rock to intimidate and quash opposition, ETP continues to apply many of the same tactics and to display…
What you can do
Sign the open letter
Add your name to express solidarity with Greenpeace against Energy Transfer’s meritless lawsuit!