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Shell issues oil production warning in Nigeria

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LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Royal Dutch Shell PLC has issued a production warning over its operations in Nigeria as it says thieves continue to cut into its pipelines, causing oil spills and damage.

Shell said in a statement Tuesday that it was declaring “force majeure” on shipments of Bonny Light crude oil after it shut down its Nembe Creek Trunkline, a major pipeline for the company. That means the company cannot deliver the promised supply from the field.

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