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December, 2010:

Activists demand prosecution of Shell over Wikileaks revelations

Dec 17th, 2010
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Shell had gone beyond merely doing business in Nigeria but had “perfected its despicable act of corporate rule through which it has over the years evaded justice for all its atrocious activities against the environment and the Niger Delta People.”

By Ayo Okulaja

Environmental activists have urged the Nigerian government to begin criminal prosecution of executives of oil giant, Shell, for alleged treasonable activities committed by the corporation as revealed by an online whistleblower, WikiLeaks.

In the released cables of US diplomats in Nigeria, WikiLeaks revealed that Shell’s vice president Ann Pickard admitted to a former US envoy to Nigeria that its employees were seconded to all the relevant ministries and agencies of the Nigerian government and thanks to the infiltration, the company was able to keep a tab on all governmental policies and deliberations. read more

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Royal Dutch Shell Plc.com website under cyber attack

Dec 17th, 2010
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Apologies for this website being down earlier today. Our dedicated server was apparently under a denial-of-service high load attack by an unknown party. This information comes from our hosting company in Dallas. DoS attack generally involves organised efforts by a third party with malicious intent, to prevent an Internet site or service from functioning efficiently or at all, temporarily or indefinitely. Should this website disappear from the Internet as a result of legal or illegal action by a third party, please visit shellnews.net where we will post information. DoS attacks are unlawful. (some of this information is from a Wikipedia article)
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Oil Sands Have Limited Local Impact on Health, Ecology, RSC Says

Dec 17th, 2010
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By Eduard Gismatullin – Dec 16, 2010 11:37 AM GMT+0000

Canadian oil sand production has limited impact on the local environment and population, while the government needs to increase regulation of the industry to keep up with expansion, an academy of scientists said.

The Royal Society of Canada’s panel of experts couldn’t find “credible evidence” of increasing cancer rates in people living near the oil sands operations in northern Alberta, it said in a statement posted on its website. The industry doesn’t “threaten” the Athabasca River system and the impact on air quality is “minimal,” the RSC said. read more

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BP falls back on US lawsuit, but broker pitches possible Exxon bid

Dec 17th, 2010
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Thursday 16 December 2010

BP shares have fallen back following news that the US government had issued a lawsuit relating to the Gulf of Mexico disaster, prompting talk of a fine of up to $20bn and total costs relating to the spillage of $40bn.

But American legal action could ultimately lead to an American takeover of the company, analysts suggested. BP shares climbed earlier this week on speculation of Middle Eastern stakebuilding or alternatively a bid from Royal Dutch Shell, but yesterday Exxon Mobil was put back into the frame as a possible predator. JP Morgan Cazenove said: read more

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Nigeria to drop Dick Cheney charges after plea bargain

Dec 17th, 2010
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Halliburton pays Nigerian regime a bribe/fine to stop bribery charges against Halliburton? (Comment by John Donovan)

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Halliburton agrees to pay $250m in fines in lieu of prosecution over alleged multimillion-dollar bribes

David Smith in Port Harcourt Wednesday 15 December 2010 19.42 GMT

Nigerian anti-corruption police said this month they planned to file charges against Dick Cheney. Photograph: Joshua Roberts/REUTERS

Nigeria‘s anti-corruption police have dropped charges against Dick Cheney, the former US vice-president, over a multi-million dollar bribery case after the energy firm Halliburton agreed to pay up to $250m (£161m) in fines.

The move followed the intervention of ex-president George Bush Sr and former secretary of state James Baker, according to Nigerian press reports. read more

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Shell: We’ll produce more gas than oil by 2012

Dec 17th, 2010
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Interview by Shelley DuBois December 15, 2010: 3:25 PM ET

FORTUNE — Slowly but surely, the energy landscape in America and around the globe is changing. Crude is still king, but oil and gas companies are increasingly folding in more and different assets.

Shell (RDSA), for example, has purchased and developed tons of natural gas assets, even though the commodity sells for cheap in the current market. To get some insight into Big Oil’s strategy for the future of energy, Fortune spoke with President of Shell Oil Company, Marvin Odum. Odum filled us in on the long-term natural gas outlook, drilling in the Gulf after BP (BP) muddied the industry’s reputation and why Shell feels like oil sands are cleaner than you think. read more

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BP sued by the US government over Gulf oil spill

Dec 16th, 2010
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By Hugo Duncan
Last updated at 10:36 PM on 15th December 2010

The US government last night sued BP in an effort to recoup billions of dollars in the wake of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

The Obama administration is seeking unlimited damages from BP and other firms linked with the disaster. It is also suing BP’s insurer Lloyd’s of London.

The move could put pressure on BP’s share price when the stockmarket opens today, potentially making the firm more attractive to a bidder. Rival Royal Dutch Shell is tipped as a predator.

Damaging times: The Obama administration wants recompense for the Deepwater Horizon disaster read more

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INSPECTOR GENERAL REPORT ON GALE NORTON, SHELL SCANDAL

Dec 15th, 2010
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By John Donovan

Although their names have been redacted, it appears from this report that John Hofmeister and Malcolm Brinded were both directly involved in negotiations/discussions with Gale Norton?

If the issue of Shell corruption is raised, based on our knowledge, there is always a good chance that Mr Big Brain, No Scruples  Brinded will be involved e.g. the “Touch F*** All” safety culture on North Sea Oil Rigs, his backing for a rigged Shell contract tender and now his interesting meeting in London with Gale Norton.
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INSPECTOR GENERAL REPORT ON GALE NORTON, SHELL SCANDAL – PART 3

Dec 15th, 2010
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We provided the results of our investigation to the U.S. Department of Justice, which declined criminal prosecution.

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INSPECTOR GENERAL REPORT ON GALE NORTON, SHELL SCANDAL – PART 2

Dec 15th, 2010
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Determination from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE)

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INSPECTOR GENERAL REPORT ON GALE NORTON, SHELL SCANDAL – PART 1

Dec 15th, 2010
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The Office of Inspector General concluded an investigation based on a complaint that Royal Dutch Shell (Shell) received preferential treatment during the awarding of oil shale Research, Development, and Demonstration (RDD) leases in 2005 and 2006 by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Since former Secretary Gale Norton subsequently secured employment with Shell, we expanded our investigation to consider her involvement...

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Slick BP could attract a bid from Shell after asset sales

Dec 15th, 2010
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Disaster recovery

By Rob Davies
Last updated at 1:13 AM on 15th December 2010

BP was the strongest blue-chip riser on the Footsie as talk of a bid in the new year from Royal Dutch Shell resurfaced and the firm raked in nearly £500m by selling assets in Pakistan.

Trading in BP reached frenzied levels – boosting its shares by 14.75p to 473.1p – amid positive broker sentiment and fresh speculation that Shell or US rival Exxon Mobil could revive their interest in a bid during 2011.

BP’s share price languished as low as 304.6p following April’s Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, sparking talk that several rivals were drawing up plans for an opportunistic bid. read more

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Opportunistic takeover bid of BP by ExxonMobil or Shell

Dec 15th, 2010
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Oil giant makes its comeback

Comeback: The oil giant climbed to the top of the risers in latest trading

By Alex Brummer
Last updated at 1:12 AM on 15th December 2010

No one should get too starry-eyed about BP. The shares are still £2 below the peak achieved before the Macondo well explosion in April, the dividend is still in abeyance and the White House-appointed oil claims czar – Kenneth Feinberg – is still spending the group’s money as the claims from the Gulf region pour in.

Nevertheless, it could be much worse.

Under the settled claims BP receives a legal release; this prevents those taking the cash now from suing. So the fear, at the peak of the crisis last summer, that eventually a renegade, elected Texas judge would make a ruling which would represent an existential threat to the company (as was the case at Texaco a generation ago) has retreated. read more

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Gale Norton’s departure from Shell Oil

Dec 15th, 2010
by John Donovan.
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“Ms. Norton was under investigation because there was (and still is) the ‘stench’ of corruption in the air regarding her conduct as DoI Secretary and the awarding of leases to Shell, followed by her eventual employment with Shell. Her departure from Shell indicates that Shell had no ‘further’ need for her services, and that she was a PR liability, if not a legal liability.”

John,

I read your article regarding Gale Norton’s lashing out at the investigation of her conduct in taking the job with RD Shell after leaving DoI.

Federal employees are all given ‘civilian’ employment ‘ethics’ counseling prior to exiting Federal Service. Furthermore, such counseling service is available for those who have exited and who might want take a position with a company where there might be a ‘conflict’, real or perceived.  These services were available to Ms. Norton from the DoI General Counsel’s office, or Inspector General’s Office, I am certain, and perhaps the Dept. of Justice as well. She could have availed herself of these services and sought an ‘official’ opinion from US government attorneys regarding employment with RD Shell. read more

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BP shines as FTSE 100 hits new high for year

Dec 15th, 2010
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Fuelled by a rise in BP, the benchmark index headed to its highest level so far this year.

Rachel Cooper

By Rachel Cooper, City Reporter 7:02PM GMT 14 Dec 2010

Having been treated to a round of deals earlier in the week, investors were on the hunt for fresh takeover tittle-tattle. BP did the honours, gushing up 14¾ to 473.1p as traders pointed to vague speculation about a possible bid from rival Royal Dutch Shell.

As ever, such rumours come with a health warning and there were other factors helping BP.

The oil major sold its Pakistan oil and gas assets to Hong Kong-listed United Energy Group for $775m (£489m) as part of its strategy to sell off up to $30bn of assets to help cover the costs of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. read more

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Corruption in Malaysia

Dec 15th, 2010
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THIS EMAIL HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH SHELL

Dear Sir,

I had read through your website http://royaldutchshellplc.com/2008/06/21/rampant-corruption-in-malaysia/

I wish to highlight a problem here in Sungai Petani City , Kedah, Malaysia . It is regarding the largest (main) army ammunition depot and housing of explosive materials located in the city Sungai Petani Kedah , Malaysia. The federal government is ignoring a time bomb waiting to explode,  the largest army ammunition depot placed beside (2 Major Housing Areas) Taman Melor , Taman Orkid, 2 Schools and lands belonging to the general public with an estimated population of 5000 to 7000 in the said 2 Housing Areas areas. If the army ammunition depot explodes the killing zone will be 1 – 3 kilometers (maybe even more), it will also wipe out the Sungai Petani town as well. read more

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