Plans for controversial Cambo oil field put on 'pause'

James Murray
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Plans for controversial Cambo oil field put on 'pause'

Developer Siccar Point Energy confirms it is 'pausing' the project after Shell concludes economic case is not strong enough

Controversial plans to develop a major new oil field off the coast of Shetland have reportedly been shelved, following oil and gas giant Shell's decision last week to pull out of the project. Shell...

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