Shell sells New Zealand portfolio to OMV for £415m
Shell has struck a deal to sell its portfolio in New Zealand to Austrian energy firm OMV for £415million.
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Low-carbon tech developers to compete in Shell Springboard programme in Aberdeen
Eight low-carbon technology developers will go head-to-head for funding at Shell’s Springboard competition in Aberdeen next week.
Updated: ‘Strong leadership’ by Shell chief sees his remuneration package approach £8m
Shell chief executive Ben van Beurden took home nearly £8million last year after being rewarded for his “strong leadership”.
Shell closes in on deal to supply Singapore with LNG
Shell is close to winning a deal to supply Singapore with liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to a news report.
Exclusive: Rota changes taking toll on mental health of North Sea workers and families, leaked report says
Offshore rota changes are taking their toll on the mental health of North Sea workers and their families, a leaked report suggests.
Shell risks losing gas race as rival targets shared resource
After a decade planning the world’s largest floating gas export plant, Royal Dutch Shell Plc’s supplies could get tapped by a competitor first.
Shell, Eni file in US to head off probe into Nigerian deal, report says
Shell and Eni have filed internal checks on their purchase of a Nigerian oil field in the US, a news report said.
Wage talks take place in Norway to avoid widespread oil strikes
Norwegian oil service firms are taking part in pay discussions today to avoid the potential for widespread industry strikes.
BP and Shell listed in top 20 ‘superbrands’ in UK
Lego has been voted the UK's strongest brand as previous winner British Airways fell from the top 20 ranking entirely.
Shell, Blackstone to bid for BHP’s shale division, report says
Shell and private equity firm Blackstone have agreed to make a joint takeover bid for the US shale division of BHP, the world's biggest miner, a news report said.
Shell and Anadarko avoid divorce after spat, plan Permian growth
Shell and The Woodlands’ Anadarko Petroleum feuded last year over spending and control of their Permian Basin joint venture in West Texas. Now, they say, they’ve avoided a messy divorce and are primed to grow in the booming oil and gas region.
Aberdeen students designing hydrogen vehicle for Shell eco-marathon
Students from the University of Aberdeen are designing a hydrogen-fuelled car as they prepare to compete against teams from around the world in Shell’s Eco-marathon.
Shell CEO: Climate change is our biggest issue
Shell chief executive Ben van Beurden has said that climate change is the biggest issue facing the energy sector, encouraging the European oil major to invest more in cleaner-burning gas and renewable energy.
Tax history transfer could cause M&A deal delays
There could be a “glut or a delay” in North Sea merger and acquisition activity towards the end of 2018, as firms wrap their heads around the prospect of transferable tax history legislation.
Ex-rugby captain to spearhead new Eigen Aberdeen office
Offshore oil and gas software provider Eigen has announced today that it will open a new Aberdeen office, headed up by ex-Gordonian’s captain Keith Wildridge.
Italian court puts off Shell, Eni trial until May, report says
The start date for the trial of Shell and Eni executives over alleged corruption in Nigeria has been postponed until May 14, a news report said.
Shell completes acquisition of First Utility
Shell has completed the takeover of UK household energy provider First Utility.
There’s more to the North Sea than ‘boom and bust’, EI president says
The Energy Institute’s president believes North Sea industry has shown it can break the “boom and bust” cycle.
Former Shell boss joins Cromarty port board
A former senior executive with Shell is one of two new members appointed to the board of Port of Cromarty Firth (PCF).
Shell predicts LNG supply shortage by mid-2020s following surge in demand
Energy giant Shell says there could be a supply shortage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by the mid-2020s unless new investments are made soon.
Shell shows interest in BHP assets amid plans to expand in shale
Shell said it’s potentially interested in BHP Billiton’s oil assets on sale in the Permian basin in the US as it seeks to boost its role in shale.
Nigerian court sets Malabu corruption case hearing date, report says
A hearing date of June 18 has been set by a Nigerian court over a corruption case relating to the sale of an oil field in 2011, a news report said.
Big oil CEOs appeal to Norway to back carbon capture and storage
Three of the world’s biggest oil companies called on Norway to help maintain funding for carbon capture and storage technology that is stagnating amid concerns about whether it can ever be cost-effective.
Shell’s pivot to renewables sharpens with California deal
Shell, the world’s second-biggest oil company, is expanding its bet on renewable energy.
Shell wins first round of Niger Delta pollution case
Oil giant Shell has defeated the latest legal bid by thousands of Nigerians to have their damages claims over pollution dealt with by the English courts.