In September MEND staged what it called a six-day "oil war," attacking oil installations and forcing Royal Dutch Shell to warn it might not be able to meet all its export commitments from Nigeria.
Hostages
Nigeria militants threaten new “oil war” if attacked
Nigeria attack stops Shell’s Bonga offshore oil: U.S. Captain kidnapped
After the attack, the gunmen came across a separate oil supply vessel and kidnapped its U.S. captain in an apparent opportunistic attack, navy spokesman Henry Babalola said.
Nigeria’s Ogoni hope Shell ouster brings prosperity
LAGOS, June 5 (Reuters) - The planned removal of oil giant Shell from southern Nigeria's Ogoniland will finally give the impoverished region a chance to develop, the son of executed activist Ken Saro-Wiwa said on Thursday.
Nigeria: Oil and Gas Operations Fragile – Shell
THE Anglo - Dutch oil giant Shell has described oil and gas expoloration and production in the Niger Delta as fragile given the prevalent threat of hostage taking and threat of attacks, while pointing out that in the last four years it has made $93 billion in CCS earnings, invested $60 and paid $55 billion dividends to shareholders.
Nigeria: The Risk Premium
He had to be careful when he spoke to the press. According to the list, he wasnt supposed to mention the client, Shell (They are very sensitive about the situation and want to have absolute control over any mention of the company on this deal).
Nigerian militants attack Shell facility, take hostages from oil ship
LAGOS (Thomson Financial) - Niger Delta militants attacked facilities belonging to Anglo-Dutch oil group Royal Dutch Shell in southern Bayelsa state over the weekend.