Shell reported 70 operational oil spills in addition to 140 sabotage spills in 2023. The number of operational spills caused by Shell has declined over the years, despite fluctuations. The company indicates that sabotage spills since 2019 were almost exclusively linked to its operations in Nigeria. Taking into account operational activity and sabotage, the volume of spills increased to 1,770 metric tons in 2023.
Number of operational and sabotage spills of Shell from 2007 to 2023
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