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Ten protesters from Extinction Rebellion have blocked the three entrances roads leading to one of the biggest oil refineries in Europe.



They arrived and set up their blockade in the early hours of Thursday morning at the Valero site at Pembroke Dock.

Dyfed Powys Police said they were first alerted at around 5.45am.

The protesters are lying down on the road at three sites.

(Image: Staci Sylvan)

(Image: Staci Sylvan)

It comes two months after the climate protesters blocked one of Cardiff city centre's main roads.

Members closed off Castle Street for three days resulting in disruption and long delays for commuters in the city.

(Image: Robert Melen)

(Image: Robert Melen)

One of the protesters called Dan, from Llandeilo, said: "We take this action today because he government, big business and general populace are not moving away from fossil fuels fast enough.

"The government declared a climate emergency, and has so far not committed beyond words. Everyone needs to act now before it is too late.



"We know that the future of the planet is at stake if we do not take action to stop the flow of oil. Tomorrow is a general strike to protest about the climate crisis, and shutting down this refinery is part of that.

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"It is time to work together to slow the tumorous growth of consumption. For the sakes of all future generations and all life forms, we are acting now."

Dan added: "We are ordinary people in Wales taking a stand , lying down. There is no future in fossil fuels."

A spokesman for XR Pembrokeshire said they not involved in the ongoing protest.

He added: "But the group supports the protesters efforts to highlight our continued reliance on fossil fuels and the slow action by governments in responding to the very real climate emergency.

"We are not calling for workers at Valero to lose their jobs, which would be very damaging to the local economy. We would support a phased move to green energy without causing mass redundancies."

Traffic monitors are showing that Axton Hill in Pembrokeshire is closed because of the demonstration. This closure is affecting traffic between Angle and Hundleton.

(Image: Tom Martin/WALES NEWS SERVICE)

A spokeswoman for the police said: "The protest is currently peaceful but is causing significant disruption to local traffic at the Valero site. No arrests have been made.

"Police officers are at the scene and working with partner agencies to minimise disruption to communities and ensure the safety of everyone involved.

(Image: Robert Melen)

"The right of free speech and protest is the right of everyone, however, officers will take necessary action against those who deliberately choose to act outside the law.

"For those who have to make journeys in the area, we advise you to avoid the area if possible or use alternative routes."