Joint venture between two supermajors to fight Dutch government plan at huge gas field.
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A joint venture between Shell and ExxonMobil said on Wednesday it will file an appeal against a Dutch government plan to lower a production cap at the Groningen natural gas field by a further 10%. The 50-50 ExxonMobil-Shell joint venture, known as NAM, said it has been left in an impossible position by being told it may continue production - vital to supply homes with gas - without guarantees it is meeting safety standards. It also opposes the latest, lowered production cap.

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