Shell’s Livewire entrepreneurship programme returns to north-east after four-year break
Small and medium-sized enterprises, from two to 149 employees, are invited to apply.
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Shell not going to ‘pretend to lead’ on areas of the energy transition
Shell’s chief executive has said his firm will not “pretend to lead” on areas of the energy transition that it does not already have a foothold in.
Shell expects approval for Brent oilfield legs decommissioning plan in 2024
Shell (LON: SHEL) expects to receive approval for its plans to decommission the legs of the Brent oilfield in 2024, a spokesperson has told Energy Voice.
Shell eyes more buybacks as Q3 profits meet expectations
Shell reported $11.2 billion in pre-tax profits for the third quarter, on the back of higher oil prices and refining margins - a figure level with the same period last year and more than double that of Q2 2023.
NSTA faces legal hearing over disclosure of Brent decom paperwork
The UK’s oil and gas regulator is set to face a legal hearing over the disclosure of key documents on the decommissioning of Shell’s Brent oil field in the North Sea.
Shell to shed 200 jobs amid low-carbon, hydrogen pullback
Shell is set to cull hundreds of jobs from its low-carbon business next year, amid a renewed focus on profitability from CEO Wael Sawan.
US oil majors stay ahead of Europe as deals beat strategy pivot
Europe’s unloved oil majors seem to finally be winning back investors by refocusing on their core business, yet the valuation gap with their dealmaking US peers remains stubbornly wide.
Argentina heads to vote as energy industry watches offshore
“As political and policy volatility becomes a feature of the operating landscape, even private companies with a high risk appetite could be facing binding constraints when seeking to invest in Vaca Muerta and offshore plays,” the analyst said.
Shell in Fortnite: Ensuring the sector ‘thrives’ or ‘greenwashing’?
Shell’s recent crossover with the popular video game Fortnite has sparked controversy around the advertisement of hydrocarbons to children.
Shell and Qatar sign 27-year LNG supply deal for Netherlands
Shell agreed to buy liquefied natural gas from Qatar for 27 years to the Netherlands, marking the Gulf nation’s second major contract to supply fossil fuel to Europe beyond 2050.
Shell CEO reassures staff he believes in climate action
Shell Plc (LON: SHEL) chief executive officer Wael Sawan told the company’s staff that he “believes in urgent climate action,” despite shifting focus toward its core oil and gas businesses.
Shell hits record high on rising energy prices, strong oil focus
Shell shares hit a record high as rising energy prices and the new CEO’s stronger focus on the core oil and gas business attracted investors.
Unite ballots 140 Kaefer contractors at Shell’s Mossmorran plant for strike action
The union is set to ballot 140 Kaefer contractors at Shell's Mossmorran gas plant in Cowdenbeath as part of a pay dispute.
Sarawak celebrates first onshore well in 50 years
“I hope this marks the beginning of Sarawak’s very own venture into oil and gas production – by Sarawak, for Sarawak,” the premier said. He called for the companies to rename the field as the “Grand New Lady of Sarawak”.
Shell terminates another Sapura Energy contract
Shell reduced the scope of the contract “for cause” in March this year, alleging breaches of contract by Sapura Offshore.
Shell Lubricants acquires UK fluids maker in power play
Shell’s UK arm has acquired two fluid manufacturing brands in a bid to expand its offering to the renewable electricity, battery and electric vehicle sectors.
Shell sees better earnings from gas trading in third quarter
Shell (LON: SHEL) said its earnings from gas trading rebounded in the third quarter from the dip seen in the prior period.
Deals, exits and administration open up North Sea M&A opportunities
Opportunities for M&A in the North Sea have opened up through a series of deals, an asset exit and a firm entering administration.
Sawan denies change of direction in Shell’s transition plans
“I’ll be unequivocal here, we are fundamentally leaning in to develop the energy system of the future and we will do it profitably.”
Shell staff question Wael Sawan’s shift from green spending
Shell (LON: SHEL) CEO Wael Sawan has come under pressure from within his own company urging him not to scale back renewables investment.
West of Shetland: The projects in the UK’s oil and gas hotspot
From Ithaca's Cambo to Shell's Victory, and everything in between…
Venezuela, Trinidad seek to unchain Dragon
Young said his country would work with Venezuela “to advance the development and production of Venezuelan natural gas for export and utilisation in Trinidad and Tobago. We have reached a significant agreement and milestone.”
KUFPEC signs up with Shell for Mediterranean work
“This new partnership in Block 3 empowers KUFPEC to boost its offshore assets and exploration activities in Egypt.”
Shell suffers unit outage at Europe’s biggest refinery
Shell (LON:SHEL) has been forced to halt a unit at Europe’s biggest oil refinery, potentially curbing supply of diesel in a tight market.
Namibia: Shell and TotalEnergies giant oil discovery threatens resource curse
It’s touted by some as possibly the world’s biggest-ever deep-water oil find.