LONDON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Shares in Britain's BP Plc fell 4 percent on Wednesday as the oil major was, yet again, dogged by rumours it told analysts earnings would be lower than expected.
January 7th, 2009:
BP share price down 4% today after rumours of lower earnings
Gunmen raid ExxonMobil oil platform off Nigeria
CALABAR, Nigeria, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Armed men attacked an oil platform belonging to U.S. energy giant ExxonMobil off Nigeria early on Wednesday, the latest sign that criminal gangs are extending their reach in Africa's top oil industry.
Oil vessel, nine crew released in Nigeria
Security sources in Nigeria had said the vessel was on its way to a Royal Dutch Shell offshore oilfield at the time of the attack.
Shell’s India arm buys LNG from Australia project
NEW DELHI, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The Indian arm of Royal Dutch Shell has bought 80 million cubic metres of liquified natural gas from Australia's Northwest Shelf project at $9.06 per mmbtu, an industry source told reporters on Wednesday.
Shell seeks Yampa River water for oil-shale plans
Shell has yet to decide how much water it will need for oil shale development, and Boyd emphasized the company has yet to decide to seek commercial production. Company officials have said that decision is years away.
Gazprom Antics to Boost Shell, EDF
Heard on the Street's Liam Denning explains to Dow Jones Newswires' Simon Constable why Gazprom is stiffing the Ukraine and Europe. Plus, why it's good news for companies like Royal Dutch Shell, BG Group and Electricite de France.