1 billion Swedish kronor) in damages to pipeline operator Energy Transfer, according to Swedish media reports. The court ruling comes after a legal dispute that has lasted several years between the environmental group and the energy company. Energy Transfer accused Greenpeace of violence and defamation during protests against the construction of an oil pipeline nearly a decade ago.
The company alleged the organization engaged in these activities while protesting the pipeline's construction. Greenpeace has reportedly announced its intention to appeal the court decision and has stated it cannot pay hundreds of millions of dollars. The case involves allegations related to protests that occurred during the pipeline's construction period.