Glastonbury site is ‘not for shale’

June 20, 2014, 4:08 pm

Residual liability rule could be ‘key part’ of Shell’s Brent debate

A rule placing liability on operators for any post-decommissioning incidents could be a “key part” of the Shell Brent debate, according to a petroleum economist.

Shell Brent ‘compromise’ possible, says Germany

Germany’s environment ministry has said a “compromise” on Shell’s Brent decommissioning plans may be possible but leaving any oil remains is “not acceptable”.

Sir Ian Wood presented with Carnegie Medal for Philanthropy in New York

Sir Ian Wood has received the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy for his foundation’s work in tackling such issues as child poverty and economic development at home and abroad.

Extinction Rebellion protestor scales Big Ben

An Extinction Rebellion demonstrator is attempting a “free solo climb” of Big Ben, the group said.

Schlumberger posts £9.3billion loss as it takes heavy impairment charges

Heavy impairment charges led Schlumberger to a loss of £9.3billion before tax in its third quarter results.

Two banks battling to seize oil tycoon’s London homes

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Buzzard oil field shutdown again as repairs ‘compromised’

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Lightning strike causes temporary shutdown of Forties pipeline

A lightning strike in Aberdeenshire caused the temporary shutdown of a major North Sea pipeline today.

Glastonbury site is ‘not for shale’

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