All 18 people onboard a helicopter which ditched in the North Sea have survived and have been rescued from two liferafts, say coastguard.
February 18th, 2009:
Helicopter ditches in North Sea
Shell eyes more Russian projects with Gazprom
Shell’s Chief Executive Officer Jeroen van der Veer speaks during the presentation of Shell’s fourth-quarter and 2008 results in the Hague January 29, 2009. REUTERS/Robin van Lonkhuijsen/United Photos
Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:25pm EST
By Tanya Mosolova
YUZHNO-SAKHALINSK, Russia (Reuters) – Shell (RDSa.L) will discuss further cooperation with Gazprom on energy projects in Russia’s Far East, its chief executive said, reflecting industry hopes that lower oil prices will prompt countries with resources to offer better deals.
Australia’s Pure Energy favours BG offer over Shell
BG's offer beats rival one from Shell's Australian partner
Woodside Petroleum year profit up 55 pct
Woodside, 34 percent owned by Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSa.L), said on Wednesday net profit before one-off items was A$1.832 billion in 2008, below expectations of A$1.99 billion based on an average forecast of 10 analysts polled by Reuters.
Sakhalin Energy to export about 50 LNG lots in ’09
Gazprom bought control of the $22 billion Sakhalin-2 project after a prolonged crisis that forced Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L), the project's former leader, and its partners to reduce their holdings. Analysts had expected the battle would lead to delays. Shell is now a minority shareholder, along with Japan's Mitsubishi (8058.T) and Mitsui (8031.T).
Statement by Sakhalin Energy: Russian President Medvedev inaugurates the first LNG plant in Russia
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, 18 February 2009: President Dmitry Medvedev today opened Russia's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant built by Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Limited (Sakhalin Energy).
Nigerias Kidnap Capital Forces Shell, Chevron to Cut Output
A union representing office workers said it may pull members out of the region after gunmen killed the 11-year-old daughter of a Royal Dutch Shell Plc employee and abducted her 9-year-old brother in Port Harcourt.
BG Group potential bidding war with Royal Dutch Shell
Natural resources
BG Group: The London-listed oil and gas company, based in Berkshire, has raised its offer for Pure Energy, the Australian coal seam gas group, by 25 per cent to nearly £452.4 million, launching a potential bidding war with Royal Dutch Shell, its rival. BG has trumped an existing offer from Arrow Energy, Shells Australian partner. Pure has planned liquefied natural gas export projects in Queensland.
Energy companies need more help if they are to exploit offshore options
Lord Smith of Finsbury, chairman of the Environment Agency, recently cited Shells withdrawal from the London Array last summer as an example of the green drain out of Britain.