Oil and Gas News

April 29, 2014

Nigerian community fights Shell in UK court hearing
London (AFP) April 29, 2014
Legal arguments begin in court on Tuesday in a compensation claim brought by about 15,000 members of Nigeria's Bodo community against oil giant Shell for the damage caused by two spills in 2008. Britain's High Court will consider the key legal issues ahead of a full trial expected in May 2015, according to the community's London-based law firm, Leigh Day. The two sides failed to reach a compensation deal last year, with Leigh Day calling Shell's initial offer "insulting". Sources familiar wi ... read more

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				Russian gas giant's profits slip for second year Russia's natural gas giant Gazprom posted a second successive drop in annual profits on Tuesday and warned that the escalating crisis in Ukraine could disrupt its crucial supplies to Europe. ... more		Oil and gas found in Central Asian basins for Premier Oil Premier Oil, which has headquarters in London, said Monday it made a gas discovery in Pakistan and found oil while drilling off the coast of Indonesia. ... more

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				More oil and gas believed to sit off Israel's coast While less than the Tamar and Leviathan prospects off the Israeli coast, the Oz license area may hold significant deposits of oil and gas, a study finds. ... more		Ahead of Iraq polls, oil still fuelling economic hopes With a budget languishing in parliament, crucial reforms on the back burner and a hamstrung private sector, prospects for Iraq's economy after Wednesday's election hinge heavily on the oil factor. ... more

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Russian government calls for multilateral energy talks

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EU states to hold talks on 'drone wall' to protect bloc

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Lithuania eases rules on shooting down drones

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Madagascar fights to prevent oil spill from stricken tanker

Lundin spent millions on dry holes

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U.S. defends Keystone XL delay

African Petroleum extends licenses in Ivory Coast

South Korea targets offshore reserves

CNOOC boasts of 1st quarter success

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Kremlin welcomes EU's 'positive tune' on energy

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Keystone delay draws mixed reviews

US delays decision on Keystone pipeline project

Russia may lose energy game over Ukraine, U.S. says

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