Friday, September 28, 2012

Shell rejects Total warning over Arctic oil search

Guardian: Shell has rejected a plea from its French rival Total that the energy industry should abandon its search for oil in the Arctic on the grounds that a spill would ruin the reputation of any company involved. The Anglo-Dutch company, which was forced to halt its recent drilling operation in the Chukchi Sea after vital safety equipment broke, said it would continue its longer-term work. "At Shell, we believe the Arctic has significant untapped potential and will play an increasingly important role...

URL: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/sep/28/shell-rejects-warning-arctic-oil
Enclosure: http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2012/9/28/1348847966979/Greenpeace-activists-targ-008.jpg

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