It is alleged he channelled money to Nigerian officials, to obtain contracts valued at more than $6bn (£4bn). The contracts related to the construction of liquefied natural gas facilities on Nigeria's Bonny Island between 1995 and 2004.
March 7th, 2009:
UK arrest in Nigerian bribe case
Shell Rolls Out All-New Shell Nitrogen Enriched Gasolines With Free Fill-Ups
This morning at Shell stations across the U.S., consumers received a free fill-up with Shell Nitrogen Enriched Gasolines, a new fuel containing a unique, patented cleaning system designed to seek and destroy engine "gunk" (carbon deposits) in all three grades of gasoline.
ExxonMobil considering acquisitions
The surprise is that ExxonMobil, the fifth and largest supermajor, will spend 11.1 per cent more. It is also considering acquisitions. This suggests that it was not being overly conservative, as some critics charged during the boom, just frugal.
OECD to offer mediation in Corrib gas dispute
THE ORGANISATION for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is to offer to mediate between Shell and the north Mayo community over residents health and safety concerns about the Corrib gas project.