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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Severin Carrell

King’s green energy firm was investigated after 38-day greenhouse gas leak

King Charles illustration
JV Energen’s accounts suggest it made about £4m profit in 2022 for the Duchy of Cornwall, control of which has now passed from Charles to Prince William. Composite: Guardian Design/Getty Images

A green energy company set up by King Charles was investigated for numerous health and safety breaches after the unauthorised leak of more than 1,000 tonnes of global-heating gases.

Methane, CO2 and traces of the toxic gas hydrogen sulphide were released after a gas-holder at the plant split open in 2020. The incident, which lasted for 38 days, was described as “significant” by the Environment Agency.

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