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Shell shuts down major pipeline in Nigeria over theft

Royal Dutch Shell has declared force majeure on its Nigerian Bonny Light crude oil loadings with effect Friday and 60,000 barrels per day of output is affected.

“The action is due to production deferment caused by incessant crude theft and illegal bunkering on Nembe Creek Trunkline,” an emailed Shell statement said.

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