BP Texas City Site Was Unsafe US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) says BP's Texas City refinery, cost-cutting and ageing equipment contributed to explosion which killed 15 20.03.07 Telegraph, Energy Law
BP Safety Was Weak Inquiry led by former secretary of state James Baker says fatal explosion at Texas City was sue to 'weak leadership', lack of attention to safety, 'neglect, avoidance and wrong-headed corporate directives' 17.01.07 NY Times, Energy Law, Health & Safety
BP Knew Risks at Texas City US Chemical Safety Board to say today that BP knew state of poor safety at facility in Texas City, where 15 workers died in 2003 explosion, will reinforce call for Browne to testify personally 31.10.06 Telegraph
Russia Under Pressure on Oilfields EU and Japan are among critics of Russia over legal moves to push Shell out of development of Sakhalin II oilfield, environmental licence withdrawn in move seen as prelude to state takeover 20.09.06 Telegraph, Energy Law, Shell
Russia Wrangles With BP, Shell Future of UK investment in Russian energy sector in doubt as key projects entangled in legal disputes, govt has withdrawn environmental approval for Shell's Sakhalin II, state-owned Gazprom wants share of TNK-BP joint venture 19.09.06 Guardian, Energy Law, Shell
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Browne to Face Texas Court Out-going BP CEO Lord Browne to be subpoenaed to appear in court in relation to 15 deaths at Texas City refinery, will have to answer plaintiff questions on budget cuts that led to safety lapses 12.02.07 Times
BP Faces Fine for Jury Influence BP may be fined for distributing a flyer in Texas, Judge Susan Criss says she will compare recipient list with names of potential jurors in Texas City compensation case, and levy fines for every overlap 08.11.06 Reuters, Energy Law
