Shell pipeline 'wrecked' by radicals
source: http://uk.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUKLK10955520080920?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews
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A major Nigerian militant collective, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, has announced its latest strike against the oil industry, saying it has destroyed a key pipeline belonging to Royal Dutch Shell. The group says it is fighting for a better living environment and civil development in an area of social and economic neglect.
In an emailed statement, the group said, "MEND will continue to nibble every day at the oil infrastructure in Nigeria until the oil exports reach zero."
Output in Africa's most prolific oil area has plummeted by 150,000 barrels per day because of the now almost-daily attacks on its infrastructure. Shell has warned the upsurge in violence is likely to affect its quarterly earnings.
In an emailed statement, the group said, "MEND will continue to nibble every day at the oil infrastructure in Nigeria until the oil exports reach zero."
Output in Africa's most prolific oil area has plummeted by 150,000 barrels per day because of the now almost-daily attacks on its infrastructure. Shell has warned the upsurge in violence is likely to affect its quarterly earnings.
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intelligenceisacurse
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I'm so glad they got the pipeline.
I'm heavily on the side of the militants in this one.
Push on fellas!
Bring the oil companies to their knees!
- 3 years ago
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intelligenceisacurse
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rwylie
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Nigeria is seriously volatile; it just shows how much money there is to be made that the companies stick around even with this violence.
- 3 years ago
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rwylie
