Feb 18th, 2016
by John Donovan.

Nigeria’s crude oil export operation has suffered a serious setback following a major crack-up of a giant underwater pipeline at the Forcados export terminal.
Following the incident, crude oil lifting has now been suspended at that platform, officials said.
The pipeline, described as a big artery in the nation’s oil production was said to have suffered a huge rupture under circumstances that are at the moment still hazy.
Nigeria is already bleeding from the impact of low oil prices, with revenue dipping month after month. read more
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Rough translation of a Dutch article published 18 February 2015 by NAMplatform
NAM asks your opinion on safety and damage in Groningen
What are the social impacts of earthquakes in the region over the Groningen gas field? NAM commissioned a survey by Royal Haskoning DHV, who recorded their findings in a report.
NAM would like to present these findings to residents in the region to better connect with the wishes and needs of residents.
The inventory of the social impact of earthquakes with eight different themes addressed, including the themes of loss and safety. read more
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Feb 18th, 2016
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By John Donovan
Interesting to read that seven years after the departure of Sir Mark Moody-Stuart (right) as chairman of the mining giant Anglo American, the company is in difficulties.
See Dow Jones news article: Anglo American to Downsize Further After Steep Loss.
Apparently the troubled company is in the throes of “an aggressive restructuring.”
Reminiscent in some respects of the state of affairs at Shell during and after the tenure of Sir Mark as Group Chairman.
The Wall Street Journal reported in November 2004 “How Shell’s Move To Revamp Culture Ended in Scandal.“ read more
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Feb 18th, 2016
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