Smoking vessel off Algeciras
June 25th, 2025
25th June 2025 “Reports and videos of the vessel ‘Ceutamar Cinco’ on fire as it was supplying goods to a container ship, just off Algeciras, has reached the ESG. It is quite alarming to see such large black plumes of smoke emanate from a busy shipping area. While hoping crew are safe and situation under […]
ESG urges review of all Chemical Handlers in Gibraltar 19th May 2025
May 19th, 2025
The ESG welcomes the information supplied by Government regarding the ‘chemical incident’ at New Harbours last week. Sufficiently serious to cordon off an area the group is relieved no injuries have been reported and commends the agencies involved as first responders dealing with an unexpected and alarming situation. It notes that the chemicals involved have […]
ESG expresses its views on Eastside project 8th April 2025
April 8th, 2025
The ESG was interviewed by GBC on the strength of its objection to the site visit arranged recently to explain the impacts on views from Catalan Bay Village. The ESG was not convinced, along with a few other DPC members. Additionally the group feels a project of this scale should have additional public outreach and […]
North Mole Power Station running on Diesel 31st March 2025
March 31st, 2025
The ESG has been in touch with Government agencies regarding worrying issues emanating from the North Mole Power Station in the last 10 days. This was first raised publicly by the group in a Press release when information had not been forthcoming, after receiving several complaints from the public regarding heavy, yellow plumes at the […]
ESG calls for info re persistent Yellow Fumes at North Mole Power Station 25th March 2025
March 25th, 2025
The ESG has received several reports of continuous yellow fumes emanate from the LNG Power Station. The group immediately contacted environmental authorities with the first, recent report, filed last Thursday. Since then more reports have come in of continued fumes and no explanation has been given. Nitrogen Dioxide emissions responsible for the sight of yellow […]
