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Shell Suspends Arctic Drilling Amid Safety Concerns

February 27, 2013, 6:43 pm

Shell suspends Arctic drilling in 2013 in order to “prepare equipment” after two of its drilling ships were sent in for repairs.

Kiobel v. Shell: Will ‘Enemies of All Mankind’ Be Held Accountable?

October 4, 2012, 5:52 pm

A suit brought by Nigerians accuses Shell Oil of dispatching torture and killing squads. Shell Oil is arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court that the scope of a law passed by [...]

Oil Industry Warns of Cyber-Attacks

December 12, 2011, 7:01 pm

Cyber-attacks against the oil industry may threaten lives, the environment, and economic interests, according Ludolf Luehmann, IT manager for Shell.

Shell Defends Environmental Record After North Sea Leak

August 25, 2011, 1:28 pm

Department of Energy and Climate Change confirmed Shell’s North Sea valve had been shut after more than 200 tonnes of oil had leaked but are monitoring from the air.

Shell, Six Other Firms Settle Bribery Charges

November 4, 2010, 9:33 pm

Shell Plc and 6 other companies in the oil services industry, will pay around $237 million to settle a bribery by the SEC.

North Korea Fires Artillery Shells Near South Korea Border

August 10, 2010, 10:47 am

North Korea fired artillery shells into disputed inter-Korean waters, adding to mounting tensions with South Korea.

Making Life Safer for Our Turtles

June 3, 2009, 8:09 pm

OTTAWA—Spring is here, and once again turtles are emerging from their winter hibernation. In search of food and nesting sites, many of the slow moving critters will attempt [...]

Shell Evacuates Some U.S. Gulf Workers Before Dolly

July 21, 2008, 2:08 pm

Shell Oil began flying workers from platforms in the western Gulf of Mexico ahead of Tropical Storm Dolly.