Valero Energy Limited & Ors v Persons Unknown & Ors

Valero Energy Limited & Ors v Persons Unknown & Ors

There has been no material change in circumstances or risk since the previous review; the risk of unlawful direct action persists, and the Injunction Order remains justified and effective. Procedural and legal requirements have been satisfied.

Parties
Claimant: Valero Energy Limited; Claimant: Valero Logistics UK Limited; Claimant: Valero Pembrokeshire Oil Terminal Limited; Defendant: Persons Unknown (connected with environmental protests); Defendant: Mrs Alice Brencher and 16 others
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Civil / Second Review Hearing of Final Injunction
Outcome
Injunction Order to remain in full force and effect pending further review.
Legal Topics
Injunctions, Persons Unknown, Environmental Protests, Trespass, Nuisance, Review Hearings
Civil Procedure Tort Law Environmental Law Injunctions Persons Unknown Environmental Protests Trespass Nuisance +1 more

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Parties

Valero Energy Limited

Claimant

Valero Logistics UK Limited

Claimant

Valero Pembrokeshire Oil Terminal Limited

Claimant

Persons Unknown (connected with environmental protests)

Defendant

Mrs Alice Brencher and 16 others

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Second Review Hearing of Final Injunction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the risk justifying the Injunction Order remains sufficient to continue its effect
  2. 2 Whether any material change has occurred since the previous review
  3. 3 Whether procedural and legal rigour has been observed

Ratio Decidendi

There has been no material change in circumstances or risk since the previous review; the risk of unlawful direct action persists, and the Injunction Order remains justified and effective. Procedural and legal requirements have been satisfied.

Court Disposition

Injunction Order to remain in full force and effect pending further review.

Orders

  • Draft Order approved; Ritchie J’s order remains in effect pending review within 12 months.