This June 15 file photo shows kayakers trying to block the departure of the Shell Oil “Polar Pioneer” rig platform to be used in offshore drilling operations in Alaska as it moved from Elliott Bay in Seattle, Washington. Shell on Monday scrapped its controversial offshore exploration in Alaska after failing to find sufficient quantities of oil and gas, and also cited high costs and challenging regulation. AFP PHOTO
This June 15 file photo shows kayakers trying to block the departure of the Shell Oil “Polar Pioneer” rig platform to be used in offshore drilling operations in Alaska as it moved from Elliott Bay in Seattle, Washington. Shell on Monday scrapped its controversial offshore exploration in Alaska after failing to find sufficient quantities of oil and gas, and also cited high costs and challenging regulation. AFP PHOTO

LONDON: Shell said on Monday it was halting its controversial offshore exploration in Alaska after failing to find sufficient quantities of oil and gas.

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