Both private and institutional investors have poured billions into Eni's "green-labelled" bonds, under terms and conditions that enable it to continue to fund carbon-emitting activities.

Tickets at the event in Chicago cost up to $50,000 for the chance to have dinner with the Reform UK leader.

Corrosion issues in a deep monitoring well were discovered in March, raising concerns that early issues could be a sign of major problems to come as CCS and monitoring wells age.

When questioned by DeSmog at an Edmonton conference Tuesday, the Alberta premier falsely blamed wind and solar for electric grid troubles.