News Releases 2009

Nature Conservancy of Canada and Shell Canada expand unique program

(Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta) -- RCMP took Greenpeace activists into custody overnight, ending their illegal protest at a construction site at Shell Scotford Complex northeast of Edmonton.

Early this morning, Shell staff became aware that Greenpeace activists had again illegally entered Shell property. In this case, the location is the construction area of our Scotford Upgrader expansion project at Fort Saskatchewan.

(Fort McMurray, Alberta) – The Greenpeace protest at Shell’s Muskeg River Mine has ended peacefully with the activists departing at about 4:00 p.m. (MT). The mine continues to operate at full production with no business disruption.

(Fort McMurray, Alberta) – The protest at Shell’s Muskeg River Mine continues with activists remaining in the mine but in a location that is isolated from active operations. The mine is operating at full production with no business disruption.

(Fort McMurray, Alberta) – The protest at the Shell Albian Sands Muskeg River Mine continues with the health and safety of the activists and employees on site remaining the highest priority.

(Fort McMurray, Alberta) -- At approximately 8 a.m. this morning staff at Shell’s Albian Sands Muskeg River Mine became aware of activists in the operations area at our site, without authorization. Operations at the Muskeg River Mine have been temporarily suspended to ensure safety of the activists and of Shell staff.

Ladder of Protection Features Multi-Grade CJ-4 Engine Oils

(Calgary, Alberta) - On August 27, 2009 the Alberta Court of Appeal held that it will not hear the Oil Sands Environmental Coalition’s (OSEC) requested appeal of two recent Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) decisions regarding Shell’s Jackpine Mine and Muskeg River Mine Expansion oil sands project approvals.

From today, customers at a Shell service station will become the first in the world to fill their tanks with gasoline containing advanced biofuel made from wheat straw.

New Gasoline Cleans and Protects Just in Time for Summer Driving Season

New molecule designed to seek and destroy engine gunk in both conventional and modern engines

(Calgary, Alberta) - Shell Canada Limited today responded to the Pembina Institute and Ecojustice’s news release regarding greenhouse gas emission reductions from our oil sands facilities.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – On February 18, purchase a Java Café coffee or car wash at any participating Saskatchewan Shell or Turbo station and Shell will donate the proceeds – plus a match of up to $5,000 – to the Kinsmen Telemiracle. The Telemiracle is a volunteer organization that provides medical equipment and access to the people of Saskatchewan.