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North Sea may be set for second oil boom
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He said that means the polar bear is a species likely to be in danger of extinction in the near future. (article 1)
Major oil companies like ConocoPhillips, BP PLC, Exxon Mobil Corp. and Royal Dutch Shell PLC stand to lose the most; they either have huge stakes in current North Slope production or have their eye on future exploration. (article 1)
Marilyn Crockett said she's concerned the decision will drive prolonged court battles over oil future exploration and production. (article 1)
" We now have a species threatened which is both healthy in size and population; the real risk is litigation that will follow Crockett said. (article 1)
" Lawsuits will continue to be filed opposing individual operations, lease sales and permits, and that could have a significant impact on business up here. (article 1)
Kempthorne said the oil industry operates under rules of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and that an Endangered Species Act provision will allow oil and gas activities to continue under the MMPA's stricter standards. (article 1)
Find out where energy is produced in the U.S. xx-xBBShell Oil Co. and ConocoPhillips have big plans for offshore drilling, especially after a recent lease sale conducted by the Interior Department's Minerals Management Service. (article 1)
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Source articles
- Battle looming between Big Oil and polar bears (CNN, 06/02/2008, 822 words)
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