Royal Dutch Shell

Coast Guard to take testimony on Shell grounding

30 days ago

The Coast Guard will kick off hearings Monday on how a Royal Dutch Shell PLC drill barge used for Arctic Ocean exploratory drilling ended up aground off a remote Alaska island.

EU probes oil companies for possible price-fixing

35 days ago

Britain's BP, Royal Dutch Shell and Norway's Statoil confirmed they are subject to the inquiry announced Tuesday by the European Union's executive arm, the Commission.

Falling oil prices weigh on Shell's Q1 profit

47 days ago

Royal Dutch Shell PLC has reported lower profits for the first quarter, as a decline in oil prices offset improved earnings from its refining arm.

Shell issues oil production warning in Nigeria

105 days ago

Royal Dutch Shell PLC has issued a production warning over its operations in Nigeria as it says thieves continue to cut into its pipelines, causing oil spills and damage.

Shell: Nigeria pipeline spills caused by thieves

106 days ago

Royal Dutch Shell PLC says a major pipeline it has in Nigeria has come under repeated attack by thieves wanting to steal the crude oil it transports.

Coast Guard lifts restrictions on Shell vessel

117 days ago

Paul Mehler (MAY'-ler) III says in an announcement that Royal Dutch Shell PLC is free to move the Kulluk after meeting requirements he placed on the vessel.

Shell to tow Arctic drilling vessels to Asia for repairs

126 days ago

In another costly setback for Royal Dutch Shell's controversial Alaska Arctic endeavor, both drilling rigs used offshore during last year's oil exploration season will be towed out of the water on...

Shell earnings in rise Q4 on refining turnaround

138 days ago

Royal Dutch Shell PLC says fourth quarter net profit was $6.67 billion, a rise from $6.50 billion in the same period a year ago, as its refining operations returned to profit.

Dutch court to rule on Shell spills responsibility

139 days ago

Royal Dutch Shell PLC long argued that the case, which was launched in 2008, should be heard in Nigeria.

Shell, Ukraine in shale gas agreement

144 days ago

Royal Dutch Shell PLC says it has signed a 50-year profit sharing deal with the government of Ukraine to explore and drill for natural gas in shale rock formations in the east of the country using...

Activists shut down Shell station at Davos

144 days ago

Activists with a big fake polar bear have occupied a Shell service station in the Swiss resort of Davos to protest Royal Dutch Shell PLC's oil drilling in the Arctic.

Algeria attacks pose fresh security issues

148 days ago

"BP and Royal Dutch Shell, whose employees in Nigeria have been the targets of gangs of kidnappers and militants, would not comment on security arrangements in Algeria.

Salvagers tight-lipped on Shell vessel recovery

151 days ago

The united command overseeing the salvage of Royal Dutch Shell PLC drill barge that ran aground on a remote Alaska island will release minimal information on the vessel until an assessment is...

Divers assess hull of drill rig that ran aground

155 days ago

Divers and remotely operated underwater vehicles have completed a review of the hull of a Royal Dutch Shell PLC drill barge that ran aground two weeks ago on a remote Alaska island.

Shell's Arctic oil exploration operation faces multiple investigations

160 days ago

As response teams continued Tuesday to evaluate Royal Dutch Shell's once-grounded oil drilling rig, the Coast Guard, the Obama administration and U.S. Sen. Mark Begich all announced investigations...

Senator plans hearing on Shell vessel grounding

161 days ago

U.S. Sen. Mark Begich says he will conduct a hearing in Alaska to examine why a Royal Dutch Shell PLC drill rig ran aground on a remote island.

Grounded Shell oil-drilling ship refloated

162 days ago

The Unified Command says Royal Dutch Shell's Kulluk was floated from the rocks late Sunday night and teams are assessing its condition.

Salvors ready Shell drill ship for tow attempt

164 days ago

Royal Dutch Shell PLC will try to move its grounded drill ship out of the worst of the North Pacific's fury with a towing attempt when conditions allow.

Grounded Shell drilling rig has Alaska village residents concerned

165 days ago

Now, just on the other side of snowy mountains, lies an unexpected source of worry, fear and frustration: Royal Dutch Shell's grounded Kulluk oil drilling rig.

Groups seek halt to Arctic offshore drilling

166 days ago

Two national environmental groups are calling for a halt to federal permits for Arctic offshore petroleum drilling after the grounding of a Royal Dutch Shell PLC drill ship off Alaska's coast.

Shell drill ship runs aground on island off Alaska

168 days ago

Royal Dutch Shell PLC's foray into Arctic offshore drilling has suffered a serious setback after one of its two Alaska drilling rigs ran aground in shallow water off a small island.

Shell Oil drilling vessel is adrift in Gulf of Alaska

169 days ago

An unmanned mobile oil drilling rig owned by Royal Dutch Shell is adrift -- again -- south of Kodiak Island after it lost towlines Sunday afternoon from two vessels trying to hold it in place...