Greenpeace ordered to pay Energy Transfer $660M
Analysis based on 12 articles · First reported Mar 19, 2025 · Last updated Mar 20, 2025
The verdict is a significant win for Energy Transfer, potentially boosting investor confidence in the company's ability to protect its assets and operations from disruptive protests. Conversely, the substantial damages awarded to Energy Transfer could severely impact Greenpeace's financial viability and its future operations, potentially leading to a decrease in its advocacy efforts.
A North Dakota jury found Greenpeace, Greenpeace, Greenpeace Inc., and Greenpeace liable for defamation, trespass, nuisance, and civil conspiracy in connection with protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline's construction in 2016 and 2017. The jury ordered Greenpeace to pay over $660 million in damages to Energy Transfer and its subsidiary Dakota Access Pipeline. Greenpeace was found liable for all counts and must pay nearly $404 million, while Greenpeace Inc. and Greenpeace will each pay approximately $131 million. Energy Transfer hailed the verdict as a win for Americans who differentiate between free speech and breaking the law. Greenpeace plans to appeal the decision, stating that the fight against 'Big Oil' is not over and that the lawsuit threatens the organization's future and free speech rights.
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