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Shell Restarts Vaca Muerta Ops After Halt Caused by Seismic Activity
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After halting activity due to seismic activity, Shell has restarted operations at the Bajada de Añelo block in Argentina, according to a report by Reuters.
The seismic activity, which was centered in the Andes Mountains near the Chilean border, was initially detected on Saturday June 6, 2020.
As a result, the company paused operations at its "Pad 22" site as a precaution. According to a statement by Shell, it resumed operations on Tuesday June 9, 2020.
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