Shell's investors given wake-up call as report reveals legacy of liabilities over Niger Delta

Headline Title: Shell's investors given wake-up call over Niger Delta report 10 December 2012 Shell’s investors are facing a tougher international legal environment that is likely to have a dramatic impact on its balance sheet as claims mount from its activities in the Niger Delta, according to a new independent report from specialists at the University of Essex. The potential liabilities range from sizeable damages for failures to take adequate steps to prevent and clean up oil spills, through to liabilities under USA and European stock exchange rules. Responding to the…

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