By Russell Hotten, Industry Editor
Last Updated: 2:17am BST 07/09/2007
Royal Dutch Shell’s long-running battles with the government of Argentina intensified after the company was ordered to close a refinery for allegedly breaching environmental laws.
The order to shut the facility, which produces about 12pc of Argentina’s diesel fuel, will further anger the Anglo-Dutch company, which has already accused Buenos Aires of “discrimination” and “unacceptable” behaviour.