Shell has paused its drilling operation in the Arctic just a day after starting.
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U.S. Interior Department gives Shell OK to proceed with Arctic drilling prep
The U.S. Department of Interior announced this morning it is allowing Shell Oil to proceed with its drilling operations in the Chuckchi Sea.
EPA considering Shell permit change request
Shell Oil is seeking to changes to the air permit for one of its drill ships after a spokesman says generator engines tested slightly above permit levels for ammonia and nitrous oxide.
Environmental Groups Say Shell’s Spill Response Plan is Inadequate
Environmental groups are suing the federal government, arguing that Shell Oil does not have an adequate plan to deal with a spill. The coalition says the goal is not to delay drilling this summer.