Energy producers such as Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Chevron Corp. have accelerated exploration of the northernmost regions for untapped reserves amid record prices and receding access to deposits in more hospitable climates.
July 23rd, 2008:
Arctic May Hold 90 Billion Barrels of Oil, U.S. Says
MEND says it will attack major oil pipelines
The main militant group in Nigeria's oil-producing Niger Delta said on Wednesday it would attack major oil pipelines in the next 30 days to prove it had not received payment from the government to end its campaign.
The Bitter Battle To Lead TNK-BP
Ultimately, these people say, the Kremlin is seeking to gain control over the venture for a state company like OAO Gazprom, likely leaving BP as a minority partner.
Oil-shale debate moves West
Current shale development is in a research stage. Shell Exploration & Production Co. is working an oil-shale project on three 160-acre parcels in Colorado. Shell agreed with the administration that producers need final leasing regulations so that the "rules of the game" are clear.
Ministers urged to suspend Shell gas work
Its statement followed the arrest of 12 people, including Rossport Five member Willie Corduff, at Glengad yesterday during a protest. The 11 men and one woman were questioned in relation to alleged criminal trespass, and were released without charge shortly before 6pm, according to the Garda in Belmullet, Co Mayo.
Shell shuts onshore Texas natgas output due Dolly
Shell also said about 200 workers had been evacuated from offshore platforms, but Dolly was not expected to impact offshore prodcution.
Parish priest’s concerns over Shell security
"This is a form of intimidation and harassment with photographs being taken,"
BP withdraws remaining TNK-BP specialists
Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for Vladimir Putin, the Russian prime minister, reiterated that view on Tuesday but added we can only hope that such decisions by BP do not negatively impact the activity of the company.
BP withdraws last of seconded staff from Russia
BP has conceded a fresh defeat in its struggle for control of TNK-BP, its Russian joint venture...