
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - A compressor feeding a catalytic cracker at Shell's 404,000 barrel per day (bpd) Pernis refinery went into an unplanned shutdown this week, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The issue, which forced the shutdown on Dec. 17, could impact gasoline produc
(Removes erroneous reference to overturning of 2013 ruling, par 2) * Shell ordered to provide documents on cause of spills * Shell disappointed court assumes international jurisdiction * Netherlands may be used for cases against Dutch companies abroad * Court has not yet r
(ShareCast News) - With the US Federal Reserve's hike honeymoon period coming to an end and new easing measures announced in Japan, London markets were similarly affected with the FTSE 100 down 36.19 points (0.59%) to 6,066.35. ARM Holdings was the biggest faller after a perception amongst traders t
* Shell ordered to provide documents on cause of spills * Shell disappointed court assumes international jurisdiction * Netherlands may be used for cases against Dutch companies abroad * Court has not yet ruled on Shell parent company liability (Recasts lead, Adds reaction fro
(Adds judge quote, Friends of the Earth reaction) By Thomas Escritt THE HAGUE, Dec 18 (Reuters) - A Dutch appeals court ruled on Friday that Royal Dutch Shell can be held liable for oil spills at its subsidiary in Nigeria, potentially opening the way for other compensation claims agai
THE HAGUE, Dec 18 (Reuters) - A Dutch appeals court ruled on Friday that Royal Dutch Shell could be held liable for oil spills at its Nigerian subsidiary, a ruling that could open the way for more cases against the multi-national company. The decision overturns a ruling by a lower court in
(Recasts with statement from Shell) Dec 17 (Reuters) - Anglo-Dutch oil company Royal Dutch Shell PLC on Thursday called for tougher regulation of the Dubai crude benchmark, the Middle East's most important oil-pricing mechanism, which has pushed up the region's prices relative to other grad
Dec 17 (Reuters) - The Anglo-Dutch oil group Royal Dutch Shell PLC has called for tougher regulation of the Middle East's most important oil-pricing mechanism that has resulted in pushing the region's prices up relative to other grades, the Financial Times reported. "There need to be safegu
(Adds quotes, context) By Julia Payne and Libby George ABUJA/LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has issued its 2016 crude oil term contracts to 21 companies, going directly to international refineries, trading houses and local downstream firms, a
(Adds background, table) By Julia Payne ABUJA, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has issued its 2016 crude oil term contracts to 21 companies, going directly to international refineries, trading houses and local downstream firms, according to a list obt
(ShareCast News) - Peel Hunt upgraded ASOS to 'buy' from 'hold' and raised the price target to 4,000p from 3,750p. "ASOS is clearly back on the front foot. Not only do we expect strong momentum in sales , but the prior-year focus on full price sales has continued into Q1, with lower discount activit
* Leviathan is potentially Israel's largest natural gas field * Supreme Court to decide on legality of deal (Adds details, PM/analyst/Noble comments) By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, Dec 17 (Reuters) - After years of political infighting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu s
MOSCOW, Dec 17 (Reuters) - * Surgutneftegaz sold via spot tender 300,000 tonnes of ESPO Blend for loading in February at premiums of $4.10-4.50 a barrel to February Dubai swaps, traders said. * The company offered three cargoes for loading on Feb. 1-5, 5-10 and 7-14. The tender closed