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ExxonMobil launches legal action against Dutch government over gas field closure

ExxonMobil announces legal challenge over decision to accelerate closure of Groningen gas field

Outgoing Dutch State Secretary for the Extractive Industries Hans Vijlbrief symbolically signs the law on closing the Groningen gas field in Kolham, in April.
Outgoing Dutch State Secretary for the Extractive Industries Hans Vijlbrief symbolically signs the law on closing the Groningen gas field in Kolham, in April.Photo: ANP/AFP/SCANPIX
Published 11 October 2024, 12:48Updated 11 October 2024, 14:58
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