the oil giant Shell has reported profits of $18.6bn (£11.5bn) for 2010 thanks to rising oil prices and higher production.
Its chief executive, Peter Voser, said the company had made good progress and that there was "still more to come".
During the year, the company made $7bn of acquisitions and invested $3bn in exploration.
For the final quarter Shell made profits of $5.7bn, compared with $1.2bn for the same period in 2009.
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BBC News - Shell annual profits double to $18.6bn
Its chief executive, Peter Voser, said the company had made good progress and that there was "still more to come".
During the year, the company made $7bn of acquisitions and invested $3bn in exploration.
For the final quarter Shell made profits of $5.7bn, compared with $1.2bn for the same period in 2009.
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BBC News - Shell annual profits double to $18.6bn