Sanctions “not hurting Putin”, claims ex-Shell boss
Sanctions that the west has imposed on Russia do not bring results as the popularity rating of President Vladimir Putin is continuously growing, a former oil boss has claimed.
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Oil workers evacuated from North Sea platform
Nearly 150 oil workers were evacuated from a UK North Sea platform after a power failure, Shell said today.
Part of Shell’s major FLNG sets sail
The largest piece of turret for Shell’s Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility has set sale.
Shell shifts assets for a billion dollar price tag
Shell has sold two of its assets in two bumper deals.
Vitol buys Shell’s Australian downstream assets for $2.6billion
Swiss oil trader Vitol has launched a new upstream firm in Australia following the acquisition of Shell’s downstream business in the country for $2.6billion.
North Sea worker sues Shell
A North Sea worker is suing oil giant Shell after he was allegedly exposed to deadly asbestos dust more than 40 years ago.
Shell could sell 50% stake in gas field
A private equity group is considering assuming Royal Dutch Shell’s 50% stake in a shale-gas field in Louisiana, according to sources.
Shell to shed 250 jobs
Shell today confirmed it will shed about 250 jobs from its Aberdeen office over the next year.
Nigeria and Shell fail to clean Ogoniland, report says
Nigeria’s government and Royal Dutch Shell have failed to act on a United Nations 2011 report on oil pollution in Ogoniland in the Niger Delta, according to an Amnesty International joint assessment.
Are conditions ripe for a merger of BP and Shell?
Falling fortunes at BP and Shell could force the two oil and gas giants into a “mega-merger” within a couple of years, some City analysts believe.
Shell beats estimates amid $1.9billion US writedown
Royal Dutch Shell, Europe’s biggest oil company, beat analyst second-quarter earnings estimates while pushing ahead with a restructuring program that saw it write off about $1.9billion in US gas assets.
Shell boss criticises rich countries for not investing in skills
The oil and gas industry is "voting with its feet" and recruiting in places like India due to a dearth of skills in richer countries, the boss of energy giant Shell says.
Shell makes 100 million boe Gulf of Mexico find
Shell has made its third major discovery in the Norphlet play in the Gulf of Mexico.
Shell makes oil spill offer to farmers in Nigeria
Shell has called on farmers and fishermen in Nigeria to consider offers as the latest round of an oil-spill compensation dispute ended at the High Court in London.
Shell renews global partnership commitment with CNOOC
Shell has signed a global strategic alliance agreement over partnership in oil and gas operations in China and globally with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).
Shell sales Woodside shares in $5billion deal
Oil giant Shell has sold 19% of its shares in Australian energy firm Woodside Petroleum for $5billion.
Centrica and Shell VPs join Oil & Gas UK board
Oil & Gas UK has appointed two operator representatives to its board.
Shell appoints search firm to find new chairman
Shell is hunting for a new chairman amid growing speculation that current chief Jorma Ollila will step down next year.
Blaze at Dutch Shell chemical plant smothered
A major fire broke out at a chemical plant operated by oil giant Royal Dutch Shell near the Netherlands port city of Rotterdam.
Shell may boost internal carbon price as emission rules tighten
Royal Dutch Shell Plc may boost the internal carbon emissions price it uses for planning new projects if governments tighten climate rules, according to an executive in its emissions unit. Europe’s biggest oil company budgets for future capital investment on the assumption it will pay $40 a metric ton for carbon emissions, according to Angus Gillespie, vice president of CO2. That’s almost six times the current price for pollution rights in the European Union’s carbon market, the world’s biggest.
Shell charter boost for Atlantic Offshore
Shell UK has chartered a new Class A tanker from standby vessel operator Atlantic Offshore Rescue to support operations in the Gannet, Annasuria and the Dana Petroleum Triton Asset in the central North Sea.
Shell scraps scrip scheme
Oil and gas giant Shell is ending its popular scrip dividends after the scheme became increasingly costly.
OTC 2014: ProSep bags work for Shell Canada’s heavy oil project
ProSep has been awarded a contract with Shell Canada for its heavy oil venture.
Former Shell chief scientist pinpoints Israel as the next technology hotspot
The former chief scientist at Royal Dutch Shell Dr Harold Vinegar has dubbed Israel as the next technology hotspot for the energy sector.
Craig Group lands deal worth tens of millions with Shell
Aberdeen-based Craig International Supplies – led by chairman Douglas Craig – has secured new contracts with Shell which will double the turnover of its business. The contracts will increase the international reach and buying power of the procurement division of global energy services and shipping firm, Craig Group.