Shell and CNOOC agree to expand petrochemical complex in China
Shell and its joint venture, China National Offshore Oil Corporation CNOOC,have agreed to expand its petrochemical complex in China.
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Union fears Scotland could lose out on decom jobs if Shell gets Brent opt out
The GMB union has urged the Scottish Government to insist that oil companies remove everything from the seabed when closing down platforms unless there are pressing reasons not to.
Shell considers option of leaving Brent subsea structures in situ
Shell is considering the option of leaving the massive subsea concrete jackets for its Brent platforms in place, as removing the 300,000 tonne structures may be more hazardous than leaving them where they are.
Shell planning to reduce headcount by another 2,800
Shell has said it will cut 2,800 jobs if its planned takeover of BG Group goes ahead, the company has confirmed.
Shell, BG deal snaps up Chinese clearance
Shell's multi-billion takeover of BG has been given the go-ahead by Chinese officials, surpassing its final clearance hurdle.
Shell’s New Zealand review sign of rationalisation as BG merger moves closer
Oil major Shell is shifting to portfolio rationalisation as the move to a merger with BG Group nears one step closer, according to a leading analyst. Tom Ellacott, from Wood Mackenzie’s Corporate Analysis team, said a combined portfolio between the two companies will now be defined by its geographical reach.
Shell supports bright idea to help power football floodlights
Music superstar and solar entrepreneur Akon joined Shell to officially open a solar and human powered football pitch in the Nigerian capital Lagos at the Federal College of Education.
Avanti Energy strikes deal with Shell Energy Europe
Avanti Energy said its Italian subsidiary has signed a long term gas sales agreement with Shell Energy Europe for its future gas production in the country. CMI Energia has won the deal which will focus on the Colle Santo project which is the largest undeveloped onshore gas field in Italy.
Shell considers New Zealand asset sale
Shell is carrying out a strategic review of its assets in New Zealand as it looks to streamline costs amid the continue decline in oil price. The oil major will carry out the assessment to see how their interests in the region align with the company’s current plans.
Shell, Statoil and BP dropped from EU investigation
EU antitrust regulators have dropped Shell, BP and Statoil from an investigation into alleged rigging of ethanol benchmarks. The European Commission said it had, however, opened a formal investigation into the actions of Abengoa, Alcogroup and Lantmannenekfor.
Shell takes final investment decision on new unit at Pernis refinery
Oil major Shell has taken a final investment decision to build a new unit at the Pernis refinery in the Netherlands.
Technology will be key to tackling climate change, says Shell boss Van Beurden
Shell chief executive Ben Van Beurden said technology would continue to be one of the most crucial factors in combating climate change. The head of the oil major spoke at the International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) in Doha as leaders meet in Paris for climate change talks at COP 21.
Shell, BG deal clears another Australian hurdle
Shell's takeover of BG secured approval from the Australian Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB), it was today confirmed.
Brent C still to resume production
Shell has said production is likely to be back up in the "next few days" on Brent Charlie after a power failure led to 29 workers being downmanned last week.
Shell to expand chemical plant
Shell is set to create the world's largest production facility for the polyethelene Alpha Olefins (AO) after it confirmed it will expand its chemical manufacturing site in the United States.
Update: Oil workers airlifted from Shell’s Brent Charlie following power failure
A power failure on board Shell's Brent Charlie platform led to 29 oilworkers being downmanned.
ITM Power completes hydrogen car refuelling project
Energy storage firm ITM Power has completed its part of a hydrogen refuelling station close the M1 motorway in the UK.
Have reports of the death of CCS in the UK been greatly exaggerated?
Yesterday's news regarding the withdrawal of the £1 billion capital subsidy by a government who only six months ago were firmly committed to CCS as part of their election manifesto was a shock for many people across the energy industry.
Peterhead dismay at collapse of CCS project
The Peterhead community has been left reeling by the collapse of the CCS project that would have created hundreds of jobs.
Shell wins approval from major financial backer for BG takeover
Shell has won the backing of one its main shareholders for its takeover of BG Group.
Norway power spat over link to $5billion a year gas plant
Norway’s natural gas pipeline manager and the nation’s power grid are at odds over whether a solitary electricity cable across 75 miles of fjords and rugged mountains is enough to ensure supply to a processing plant that helps warm millions of European homes every winter.
Environmentalist says £22,500 Shell oil spill fine “paltry”
The director of WWF Scotland has described the £22,500 handed to Shell following the Gannet oil spill as "paltry" and disappointing.
Shell fined £22,500 over North Sea oil spill
Energy giant Shell has been fined £22,500 after it admitted committing one of the worst North Sea oil leaks in the past 10 years.
Shell UK charged over North Sea leak
A case against oil major Shell is expected to call at Aberdeen Sheriff Court next week after it was charged following an investigation in a leak at a North Sea platform.
Shell makes 100million barrel deepwater find
Shell uncovered 100 million barrels of oil in one of its plays in the Gulf of Mexico.