Upcoming Shell exploration probe will test margin of prolific East Med gas basin

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Prospect trio: Shell chief executive Wael Sawan speaking during CERAWeek in the US earlier this year. — Prospect trio: Shell chief executive Wael Sawan speaking during CERAWeek in the US earlier this year.Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX

Iain Esau

London

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Published 25 August 2023, 06:01Updated 29 August 2023, 14:47