HOUSTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - A Royal Dutch Shell spokeswomansaid on Wednesday that talks with the United Steelworkers union(USW) were not broken off on the 11th day of a refinery workersstrike, contrary to a media report in the morning.
"We are focused on the extensive information request (fromthe USW)" said Shell spokeswoman Kelly op de Weegh. "The linesof communication remain open."
A USW spokeswoman said the union was ready to continue talkswith lead U.S. refinery owner, Shell Oil Co.
"We're open for negotions," said USW spokeswoman LynneHancock. "We're always willing to talk to Shell."
Oil traders said on Wednesday morning that a media outlethad reported that the talks had broken off. The Shellspokeswoman said the report was "incorrect." (Reporting by Erwin Seba; Editing by David Gregorio)