Shell divestment plans underscore oil majors’ lingering Nigerian qualms


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Issue 444 - 26 Aug 2021 - By James Gavin | 7 minute read

The landmark Petroleum Industry Bill signed by President Buhari in mid-August is designed to reinvigorate Nigeria’s hydrocarbons sector, but Royal Dutch/Shell’s decision to pull back from its joint venture highlights the deeper challenge for IOCs as the industry grapples with the energy transition, writes James Gavin.

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