Shell linked to US$ 3,5 billion of takeover of Vestas

The oil major Shell was linked yesterday (23 February 2006) to a possible US$ 3,5 billion takeover of Vestas, adding to the excitement around the alternative energy sector. The value of Vestas rose 6% on the Copenhagen stock market amid mounting expectation that a major oil group could make a symbolically important move into "green" technology. Shell declined to comment.

Source: The Guardian, click here to read the full article.