Shell Plc
About
Shell is a global energy company with around 87,000 employees in more than 70 countries. We work together to power progress through more and cleaner energy solutions. We serve more than 30 million customers at almost 46,000 retail service stations every day.
Our strategy is to accelerate the transition of our business to net-zero emissions, purposefully and profitably.
Editor's note: Updated Jan. 21, 2022.
Transactions
Shell to Acquire RNG Producer Nature Energy in Nearly $2 Billion Deal
Shell to Acquire RNG Producer Nature Energy in Nearly $2 Billion Deal
Shell USA to Acquire Midstream MLP in $1.96 Billion Buyout
Shell USA to Acquire Midstream MLP in $1.96 Billion Buyout
Exxon Mobil, Shell Divest Large California Oil Producer Aera Energy
Exxon Mobil, Shell Divest Large California Oil Producer Aera Energy
Shell Buys Operating Stake in Equinor’s North Platte in US Gulf of Mexico
Shell Buys Operating Stake in Equinor’s North Platte in US Gulf of Mexico
Shell Buys Renewables Firm Sprng Energy for $1.55 Billion
Shell Buys Renewables Firm Sprng Energy for $1.55 Billion
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Commenced the second tranche of its $8.5 billion of share buybacks previously announced on Feb. 3. In the…
The company completed the first and second tranches respectively of its share buyback program. In…
Royal Dutch Shell plc announced the commencement of trading in the second tranche of its share buyback…
Shell's CEO Ben van Beurden said the company is taking steps towards the delivery of our world-class…
Hired Barclays Plc to help arrange short-term bridge loan equal to 10 billion British pounds to help fund…
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News
E&P Highlights: July 7, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including a natural gas discovery offshore by Exxon Mobil.
BP Appoints Former Shell Exec Simon Henry to Board
BP named Simon Henry, who was previously the CFO at Shell, as a non-executive director, days after reports of a potential merger with Shell.
LNG Canada Ships First Cargo in Tanker Headed to South Korea
Canada has entered the LNG export business with the first shipment at the LNG Canada facility. The nation is expected to serve the Asian market, primarily.
E&P Highlights: June 30, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including an oil discovery by Equinor and an oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of America.
Why Shell’s Hands are Tied by UK Law After Denying BP Merger
A mega-merger between supermajors Shell and BP faces a major hurdle: the rigidity of U.K. takeover law. Despite a mandated denial, Shell still has levers to pull if it aims to acquire BP.
Shell Denies It is in Takeover Talks with BP After WSJ Report
"No talks are taking place," Shell said after the Wall Street Journal reported it was in early discussions over a takeover of BP.
E&P Highlights: June 23, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including completion of a Gulf of America survey as an offshore leasing round nears this year.
BP and Others Pulling Staff from Iraq Oilfields, Output Steady
BP, Eni and TotalEnergies have begun evacuating foreign personnel from Iraqi oilfields where they operate, state-run Basra Oil Co. said on June 23.
LNG Canada Produces First LNG for Export
LNG Canada produced its first LNG for export in Kitimat, British Columbia, a spokesperson for the project said June 22.
Lower-Cost Horseshoe Wells Gaining Traction in Tight Leaseholds
Operators such as Matador Resources, Vital Energy and Comstock Resources have drilled more than 60 U-shaped laterals this year.
E&P Highlights: June 16, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including the third major transaction this month for Baker Hughes and an explorer award for Exxon Mobil.
DNV: Turning Point Arrives for CCS
The Northern Lights joint venture and Occidental’s 1PointFive are among the companies moving CCS projects forward.
Energy Transition in Motion (Week of June 13, 2025)
Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including an agreement between RWE and tech giant Amazon.
Q&A: Kent Takes Oil, Gas Projects From ‘Hell’ to ‘Fun’
Tom Ayers joined energy services company Kent without a whole lot of knowledge on what the company does. Now, though, he’s focused on spreading Kent’s good news.
E&P Highlights: June 9, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including CNOOC’s latest production startup and an exchange of properties offshore Brazil.