Shell Nigeria controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2014
Trans-Niger Pipeline spill litigation
UK proceedings concerning 2008 and 2009 spills challenged Shell's reported volumes and resulted in a reported £55 million compensation commitment.
2013
Niger Delta pollution liability ruling
A Dutch court found Shell liable for pollution connected with the Niger Delta, contributing to broader scrutiny of the company's spill responsibility and remediation practices.
2011
OPL 245 corruption allegations
Shell and Eni faced prosecution in Italy over allegations that bribes were paid in connection with the acquisition of Nigeria's OPL 245 offshore oil field. Both companies denied wrongdoing and were acquitted in 2022.
2009
Human-rights litigation over Ogoni killings
Shell settled US litigation related to the killing of Ogoni activists for a reported $15.5 million while denying wrongdoing.
1995
Ogoni repression and execution of activists
Shell's operations and relationship with the Nigerian government became internationally controversial after protests by MOSOP were followed by military repression and the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and other Ogoni activists.