--Royal Dutch Shell PLC has dropped plans to develop the North Sea Cambo oil project off the Shetland Isles, Sky News reports.

--The oil giant scrapped its plans after concluding the economic case wasn't strong enough, though the project was a focal point for environmental campaigners, Sky News reports.

--Shell co-owned the field with 70% owner and operator Siccar Point Energy Ltd., which separately confirmed Shell wouldn't progress its investment, Sky News reports.

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(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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