Oil Change International, Greenpeace, and Platform – February 2015

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On 29 January 2015, Royal Dutch Shell confirmed that it intends, subject to regulatory approval, to resume its US Arctic drilling programme at a cost for 2015 of at least $1bn.

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This briefing examines Shell's Arctic experiences and outlines key operational and economic issues. We suggest questions investors should

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