I'm always amazed that people think that oil companies they are just for the money and greedy and like to do a lousy job
September 17th, 2008:
The Green Rush: Full transcript of interview with Jeroen van der Veer
The Green Rush: Shell chief on greedy oil majors, consumers and gas flaring
Mr van der Veer says Shell is committed to ending the practice of gas flaring, the process of burning the gas released when oil is found, in its Nigerian operations.
Shell: Capline generally at scheduled rates after Ike
HOUSTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Shell Oil Co said the 1.1-million-barrel capacity Capline pipline from the Gulf Coast to Illinois was generally running at scheduled rates on Wednesday following Hurricane Ike.
Politicians sign statement asking Shell to help end hunger striker’s campaign
A number of politicians have signed a statement calling for Shell to put an end to a hunger strike being staged by campaigner Maura Harrington.
Shell Oil gets $338.4 million Pentagon contract for aviation fuel
NEW YORK (Associated Press) – Royal Dutch Shell’s U.S. subsidiary Shell Oil received a $338.4 million contract from the Defense Logistics Agency for aviation fuel, the Pentagon said late Wednesday.
http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/apwire/b9171b6fa30eebae369fd24ceb678603.htmRussia threatens to seize swathe of Arctic
President Dmitry Medvedev said that Russia should unilaterally claim part of the Arctic, stepping up the race for the disputed energy-rich region.
Niger Delta rebels ratchet up oil-related violence
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta said in an e-mail that it had destroyed the pipeline. If confirmed, it would be the group's second attack in a 24-hour period.
People always say the Bush administration is in bed with the oil companies, but it turns out to be literally true
Meanwhile, the rest of us were getting screwed at the gas pump.
Statement by Royal Dutch Shell Plc: Shell announces six new biofuels research agreements
Royal Dutch Shell plc ("Shell") today highlighted its approach to biofuels innovation, announcing six new research agreements with experts in academic institutions across the world
As Oil Speculators Lose Backing, Market Exodus Could Ripple
Evaporating access to credit and fears of an economic washout are taking a toll on oil prices, forcing speculators using borrowed money out of the market.
Europe plays catch-up in race for gas
For half a century, western companies have honed the delicate art of lobbying Nigerian leaders for access to one of the richest oil exploration frontiers on the planet. Now a new "great game" is playing out in Abuja, the capital, pitting Russians against Europeans in a race to secure control of Nigeria's vast reserves of gas.
Nigeria’s MEND Says It Destroyed Shell Flow Station
Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Nigeria's main militant group in the Niger River delta said it destroyed an oil-pumping station operated by a unit of Royal Dutch Shell Plc as raids against the oil industry in the region entered a fifth day.
Irish police hunt for Shell HQ bomber
Gardai were last night trying to find the manufacturer of an explosive device left outside the Dublin headquarters of Shell Ireland.
Shell accused of ‘project splitting’
Anti-Shell protesters yesterday accused the company of "development by stealth" and "project splitting" as they reacted to further changes to the controversial site in Mayo.
Shell Restarts Some Gulf of Mexico Oil, Natural Gas Output
Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Royal Dutch Shell Plc said it has restarted 26,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day of oil and natural gas production in the eastern Gulf of Mexico.