Business Shell launches investigation after North Sea exploration well triggers alarm By Rita Brown December 5 2016, 3:35 pm December 5 2016, 3:35 pm Share Shell launches investigation after North Sea exploration well triggers alarm Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/1105195/shell-launches-investigation-north-sea-exploration-well-triggers-alarm/ Copy Link Shell has launched an investigation after it was forced to shut down and evacuate personnel from its Shearwater platform in the North Sea. The oil major was drilling, what was thought to an exploration well, when the activity triggered an alarm. Shell decided to evacuate all non-essential personnel and shut down operations. For the full story, visit our sister site Energy Voice.