Climate activists including Greta Thunberg block Norway's sole oil refinery

Climate activists led by Greta Thunberg successfully blocked Norway's only oil refinery on Monday in a coordinated protest by Extinction Rebellion. Approximately 200 demonstrators targeted the Mongstad facility, disrupting operations by blocking both road and maritime access routes. Thunberg emphasized that fossil fuels represent death and destruction, declaring that oil has no future.

The protesters approached the refinery using multiple kayaks and boats, entering the 200-meter security perimeter. Equinor, the facility operator, immediately contacted authorities.

Police responded by escorting ten activists from the restricted zone and detained four others for lacking proper identification. Extinction Rebellion specifically demands that Norwegian politicians develop a comprehensive strategy for phasing out oil and gas production.

This action highlights the ongoing conflict between Norway's substantial oil industry and growing environmental activism, despite the country's leadership in domestic renewable energy.