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September 3rd, 2005:

The real looters

International Herald Tribune: The real looters

“In the midst of this charity, big oil looted America. The pumps instantly shot past $3 a gallon, with $4 a gallon well in sight. In a thinly disguised attempt to act as if it cared about the people wading in the water, Chevron has pledged $5 million to relief efforts. ExxonMobil and Shell have pledged $2 million apiece. British Petroleum and Citgo have pledged $1 million each.”: “This is nothing next to their wealth.”: “It is not pleasant to see anyone loot a store. But big oil is looting America, and no one is declaring martial law on them.”

Saturday 3 September 2005

Derrick Z. Jackson The Boston Globe

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2005

BOSTON President George W. Bush told the television network ABC on Thursday, “there ought to be zero tolerance of people breaking the law during an emergency such as this, whether it be looting or price-gouging at the gasoline pump or taking advantage of charitable giving or insurance fraud.”

Zero tolerance is meaningless when the White House lets the biggest looters of Hurricane Katrina walk off with billions of dollars. read more

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Shell Partners With Houston Food Bank and American Red Cross to Help Victims of Hurricane Katrina

PR Newswire: Shell Partners With Houston Food Bank and American Red Cross to Help Victims of Hurricane Katrina

Posted Saturday 3 Sept 2005

HOUSTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ — Shell is partnering with the Houston Food Bank and the American Red Cross to conduct a food drive to provide relief for the tens of thousands of people using Houston as their refuge from the aftermath of Katrina.

“The devastation from Hurricane Katrina is unimaginable. The needs are great, and this food drive will provide a chance for Shell and Houstonians alike, to demonstrate their heartfelt desire to make a difference in these people’s lives,” stated John Hofmeister, President, Shell Oil Company. “Shell wants to help these folks get back on their feet and we are committed to doing that through this food drive and other community initiatives,” Hofmeister continued. read more

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Shell starts Gulf of Mexico production

The Age (Australia): Shell starts Gulf of Mexico production

September 3, 2005 – 10:54AM

Shell Oil said it has begun producing crude oil and natural gas from its Cougar and Enchilada units in the Gulf of Mexico.

“Today we began producing from our Cougar and Enchilada assets in the Gulf of Mexico, and the Yellowhammer Gas Processing Plant, in Mobile Bay, Alabama, is now operating,” the company said in a statement.

Shell did not elaborate on production levels.

The Enchilada unit, about 300 kilometres southwest of New Orleans, has a peak daily production from its two platforms of 32,800 barrels of crude and 52 million cubic metres of gas, according to the Shell website. read more

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Shell says Cougar, Enchilada unit producing again

Reuters: Shell says Cougar, Enchilada unit producing again

“WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Shell Oil said on Friday it began producing crude oil and natural gas from its Cougar and Enchilada units in the Gulf of Mexico.”

Saturday 3 September 2005

Sat Sep 3, 2005 7:11 AM BST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Shell Oil said on Friday it began producing crude oil and natural gas from its Cougar and Enchilada units in the Gulf of Mexico.

“Today we began producing from our Cougar and Enchilada assets in the Gulf of Mexico, and the Yellowhammer Gas Processing Plant, in Mobile Bay, Alabama, is now operating,” the company said in a statement.

Shell did not elaborate on production levels.

The Enchilada unit, about 185 miles southwest of New Orleans, has a peak daily production from its two platforms of 32,800 barrels of crude and 171 million cubic feet of gas, according to the Shell web site. read more

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Shell rejects bid to free gas protesters

Irish Independent: Shell rejects bid to free gas protesters

A spokesperson for the jailed men, Mark Garavan, said that Shell’s response to the initiative was unsurprising. “They [Shell] are in a mess of their own making now. By seeking the injunction in the first place they have precipitated this crisis and Shell are unable to get out of it because they are so legally exposed.”

Saturday Sep 03, 2005

SHELL has rejected a proposed legal compromise which could have led to the release of five jailed Mayo men who have opposed the controversial Corrib Gas line.

The compromise had been mooted by Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny following a meeting with the men this week in Cloverhill Prison.

However, the energy company said yesterday it could not waive its injunction against the five objectors because it was needed to prevent any future obstruction of its operations.

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern also yesterday ruled out Government intervention in the case. Speaking in North Tipperary during a constituency tour, Mr Ahern made it clear that the only way to secure the men’s release was for them to purge their contempt. read more

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Royal Dutch rebels in the spotlight

Daily Telegraph: Royal Dutch rebels in the spotlight

“The Association of Private Client Investment Managers and Stockbrokers yesterday shed light on the number of rebel British investors in Royal Dutch Petroleum who are refusing to accept the terms of the merger with Shell Transport and Trading.”

Saturday 3 September 2005

By Christopher Hope (Filed: 03/09/2005)

The Association of Private Client Investment Managers and Stockbrokers yesterday shed light on the number of rebel British investors in Royal Dutch Petroleum who are refusing to accept the terms of the merger with Shell Transport and Trading.

A stubborn rump of 1.3pc of holders in Royal Dutch had failed to accept the merger because British holders of the stock have had to pay a large capital gains tax bill on their holding as a result. read more

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