Don’t make us pay for climate change, say big oil CEOs
Leaders of the world’s largest oil companies want everyone to know it won’t do anyone any good to make them pay for the damages of climate change.
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Shell drills dry well at Tyttebaer
Shell has drilled a dry well near the Knarr field in the Norwegian North Sea.
OPINION: Are Electric Vehicles changing BP’s business model?
BP has announced the purchase of the UK’s largest charge point supplier and operator, Chargemaster. It is the latest in a string of acquisitions in the battle for the Electric Vehicle (EV) customer and BP appears to follow in the footsteps of Shell, its key oil major rival. What then does the EV business mean for the business model of an oil major?
Fears surface about oil spike above $150
Oil investors may regret urging companies to cough up cash now instead of investing in growth for later as the dearth of exploration is setting the stage for an unprecedented crude price spike, according to Sanford C. Bernstein & Co.
Shell CEO Van Beurden says UK should move 2040 car ban forward
Chief executive of Shell, Ben Van Beurden, has reportedly said today that he believes the 2040 UK ban on petroleum and diesel car sales should be brought forward.
Big oil pushes gas as fossil fuel answer to global warming
To reduce emissions and provide affordable electricity, the world needs to burn more fossil fuels, not less.
Serica steps up recruitment drive ahead of Aberdeen office move
Serica Energy’s boss said yesterday that the oil firm is “recruiting like mad” as it prepares to open new operational headquarters in Aberdeen.
Oil majors’ big legal fear averted … for now
Oil companies have for now managed to avoid the legal liability of paying potentially billions of dollars for protection against the impact of climate change. But the fight could only just be beginning.
Will oil price rise start to drip through the supply chain?
Rising oil prices have been a boon for the FTSE 100. The market was at its lowest ebb since 2016 at the end of March, but then rose to record levels on May 22 – some talked of an increase to 8,000.
Fram return ‘shows confidence’ in once stranded North Sea gas, DNV GL boss says
Shell's commitment to developing the Fram field "shows there is confidence in North Sea gas" once again, an industry expert said.
Fram gas field ‘shows our commitment and desire’ in North Sea, Shell says
Oil major Shell has made a final investment decision (FID) to press ahead with plans to develop the North Sea Fram field.
Shell to invest in North Sea Fram field
Oil giant Shell said today that it will invest in the Fram gas and condensate field in the UK North Sea.
Energy deals steer Pinsent Masons to 6% jump in global turnover
International law firm Pinsent Masons has reported increased global turnover by 6% to £449.8 million.
Future of big oil increasingly shaped by fate of global gas
Big Oil’s fortunes are becoming tied more closely to natural gas than ever before.
BP has ‘no plans’ to invest in Scottish renewables market
Oil giant BP has “no plans” to invest in renewables in Scotland, an energy chief said last night.
OPINION: Decom giveaway laudable, but surely better to leave in place
I read with interest Energy Voice's article “Shell hoping impact of decommissioning project will be felt far beyond Brent’.
Shell joins UK offshore wind partnership group
Shell Global Solutions International BV has today joined the Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA), the Carbon Trust’s collaborative research, development and demonstration programme.
Shell sells stake in Thai field for $750m
Shell said today that two of its affiliates had sold their stake in a field off Thailand for $750 million.
Shell hoping impact of decommissioning project will be felt far beyond Brent
In the year since the Brent Delta platform came ashore for dismantling, its past and present owners have found there isn’t much that can’t be reused or given away.
Shell to sell off Draugen and Gjoa interests
Shell has agreed to sell off its interests in two oil fields to Norwegian firm OKEA for £442 million.
Shell completes $750m sale of Malaysian LNG stake
Shell said today that it had completed the sale of its 15% shareholding in Malaysia LNG Tiga (MLNG Tiga) for $750 million.
Houston firm Gate to commission Vito for Shell
Houston firm Gate Energy has won the commissioning contract for Shell's Vito development in the Gulf of Mexico.
Shell rediscovering its swagger in Texas shale oil country
Shale oil hasn’t always been Royal Dutch Shell Plc’s best friend, but they’re working on the relationship.
Updated: Shell submits Curlew decommissioning plans
Energy giant Shell today handed in draft decommissioning plans for the Curlew field in the North Sea.
All smiles as charity auction drives ahead
Automotive memorabilia is going under the hammer to help a north-east charity open its first cafe.