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March 10th, 2011:

Shell’s bid for two new pipelines rejected

By Kelly Cryderman, Calgary Herald March 10, 2011

In a rare move, the province’s energy regulator has rejected Shell Canada’s application for two new pipelines at the company’s Waterton field site in southwestern Alberta.

But the Energy Resources Conservation Board ruled late Wednesday that Shell Canada will be allowed to drill a new sour gas well in the area and add a fuel-gas compressor.

The board added that given the way that the company has operated its existing infrastructure in the area 20 kilometres west of Pincher Creek, it has not demonstrated that it has followed its own procedures. read more

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Shell UK at Norwich court over Bacton health and safety allegations

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Energy firm Shell UK today (Thursday) appeared at Norwich magistrates’ court charged with failing to maintain health and safety standards for staff at Bacton gas terminal.

The global company faces eight charges relating to the operation of the Paston Road terminal, including failing to ensure staff safety, failing to take measures to prevent accidents and contravening a pollution prevention permit.

District judge Philip Browning declined jurisdiction and referred the case to crown court. The case will be heard at Norwich Crown Court on May 4. No indication of plea has yet been given. read more

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