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News and Media Releases
News and Media Releases - 2005
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21/12/2005
Shell Adds Major Liquefied Natural Gas Supply and Regasification Projects to its Global Portfolio
Qatargas 4 is Shell's seventh global LNG supply project
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14/12/2005
Shell V-Power Diesel to Fuel Historic Audi R10 Victory Attempt at 24 Heures Du Mans
Shell V-Power Diesel fuel technology will be put to the test in the challenge where blistering power, engine endurance and unrivalled fuel economy are critical to success
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14/12/2005
Triple Rebates for New Shell Mastercard Cardholders
During 60 Day Promotional Period New Cardholder Rebates Can Average 35 Cents Per Gallon at the Pump and up to 15 Dollars Per Day on Jiffy Lube Services
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09/11/2005
John Hofmeister, president Shell Oil Company, Testifies at Joint Senate Committee Hearing
Hofmeister welcomed the opportunity to participate and shared information about Shell's commitment to helping achieve a secure, reliable and affordable energy supply for the United States.
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07/11/2005
Shell Exploration & Production is Returning to New Orleans
The exact timing will be based on factors such as availability of public services and maintaining short-term business continuity
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05/11/2005
Shell and Motiva Urge Americans to Practice Fuel Conservation Following Hurricane Katrina
10 Easy Ways to Conserve Fuel
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26/10/2005
Shell Makes Alaska Bid
Shell Exploration & Production Company is pleased to announce that Shell Offshore Inc. is the apparent high bidder on all 33 blocks on which it bid in the Alaska Peninsula Oil and Gas Lease Sale, held in Anchorage on Oct. 26, 2005. Shell exposed nearly $1 million.
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07/10/2005
Shell Announces acquisition plans for Mount Storm Wind Project in Grant County, West Virginia
Shell WindEnergy was established in 2001 and focuses on development, ownership and operation of large-scale wind farms in the United States
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14/09/2005
Shell and Motiva Account for All Employees Impacted by Hurricane Katrina
Operations restoration and relief efforts move forward
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09/09/2005
Shell Provides Update on Operational Impact of Hurricane Katrina
Production has resumed at Auger, Brutus, Bullwinkle, Cougar, Enchilada, North Padre Island and West Cameron 565
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07/09/2005
Shell Partners with Houston Food Bank and American Red Cross to Help Victims of Hurricane Katrina
Shell is partnering with the Houston Food Bank and the American Red Cross to conduct a food drive to provide relief for the tens of thousands of people using Houston as their refuge.
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05/09/2005
Shell Provides Tips on Fuel Handling
The need to fuel generators, emergency equipment and passenger vehicles has increased in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and Shell would like to remind all consumers across the US that it is important to practice safe fuel handling. Whether refueling a motor vehicle or filling up gasoline storage containers, please take a moment to review these safety tips:
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02/09/2005
Gasoline Prices
Shell and Motiva have a history of being sensitive to price changes during significant events, such as Hurricane Katrina, and we do not condone price gouging.
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01/09/2005
Shell Announces Disaster Relief Support
Energy leader dedicates more than $3 million to aid Gulf Coast employees and residents affected by Hurricane Katrina
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04/08/2005
Shell contributes to Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission
Funds to help defray cost of Nalukataq
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01/08/2005
Shell Awarded Beaufort Sea Leases
First step in rebuilding a position in Alaska
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29/06/2005
Shell Announces National Communications Campaign to Promote Shell V-Power®
Television, Radio, Print, Outdoor and Online Advertising Campaign to Support America’s No. 1 Selling Premium Gasoline
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28/06/2005
Kentucky Couple Captures Top Prize at 2005 Shell ROTELLA SUPERRIGS® Contest
The competition took place in Wildwood, FL., and included more than 65 working class vehicles from 24 states
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22/06/2005
Jiffy Lube® Hearts on Wheels Contest Recognizes Drivers’ Community Contributions
How do you use your vehicle? Do you drive an elderly neighbor to tackle weekly errands or have you organized a highway clean-up effort?
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01/06/2005
Shell Solar provides solar electric system to the people of San Francisco
Exhibition and dedication to be held at the California Tomorrow Festival
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25/05/2005
President Bush visits Shell's Benning Road hydrogen station
President George W. Bush visited Shell's Hydrogen Station in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, May 25, 2005. President Bush met with Shell and other energy and auto industry executives and observed the refueling of a GM fuel cell vehicle.
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25/05/2005
Shell confirms presence of hydrocarbons at Stones prospect
Shell Exploration & Production Company confirms that hydrocarbons were encountered during the drilling of the Stones prospect located in 9,576 feet of water on Walker Ridge Block 508 in the Gulf of Mexico.
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25/05/2005
Shell Lubricants receives top honor from world’s largest retailer
At a recent ceremony in Shanghai, China, Shell Lubricants was honored as one of the top International Suppliers of 2004 by Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer.
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13/05/2005
New manager appointment strengthens Shell's sales force
Randy Shaw, a 20-year oil industry veteran, has been named Manager of Transport Key Accounts for Shell ROTELLA® T engine oil, Shell ELC Extended Life Coolant, Shell SPIRAX® EW axle lubricant, Shell RETINAX® grease, and additional lubricants from Shell.
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09/05/2005
Shell offers Fuelman cardholders convenient pay-at-the-pump access
Shell announced today that it will grant access to Shell's proprietary payment processing network for customers who use the Fuelman Fleet Card, offering pay-at-the-pump convenience to more than 3,500 Shell-branded retail outlets currently participating in the Fuelman program.
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29/04/2005
Water district in California’s Central Valley powered by the sun
Shell Solar and the Semitropic Water Storage District announce the dedication of a 980-kilowatt solar electric power system at the water district's treatment and storage facility in Wasco, California. Designed and installed by Shell Solar, the system utilizes a unique patent-pending single-axis tracking system.
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29/04/2005
Shell Chemicals drills down on oilfield chemicals
Shell Chemicals* sharpens its focus on oilfield chemicals with the launch of a new Web site for its NEOFLO synthetic drilling fluids.
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26/04/2005
Shareable Wearables Children’s Clothing Drive in the Rio Grande Valley
Clean out your closets and box any new and/or gently used clothing to donate to the drive
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26/04/2005
Shell employees honor Dr. King’s legacy with day of service
On Monday January 17, more than 150 Shell Oil Company (Shell) and Motiva Enterprises LLC (Motiva) employees will participate in the 8th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service in Houston
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20/04/2005
Quaker State® Higher Mileage Engine™ with Slick 50® Motor Oil helps restore power and performance in vehicles over 75,000 miles
Quaker State® has combined two well-respected brands that consumers have come to know and trust with the launch of the new Quaker State® Higher Mileage Engine™ with Slick 50®.
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18/04/2005
New Orleans, St. Louis and Kansas City, MO head list of America's Autopias
How happy is your car?
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15/04/2005
New Shell Gasoline Card customers “get $25 back”: one of industry’s best offers supported by dealer incentives
Shell Oil Products US, marketer of the No. 1 selling gasoline brand and the best-selling premium gasoline in the US, recently launched a second-quarter promotion designed to reward new Shell Gasoline Card holders for their fuel purchases and further build the company's branded gasoline credit cardholder base. Now through June 30, 2005, consumers who apply and are approved for the proprietary no-fee Shell Gasoline Card are eligible for a $25 rebate, which is currently one of the most competitive credit offers in the petroleum industry.
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15/04/2005
Shell's Autopias study - description of methodology and analysis
Shell believes practicing routine vehicle maintenance and choosing quality gasolines are important aspects of car care, and the company commissioned an independent study to better understand how vehicles are cared for and maintained in the United States
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15/04/2005
Shell's Autopias study - rankings of metropolitan areas in the United States
Shell Oil Products US commissioned an independent study to better understand how vehicles are cared for and maintained in the United States
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01/04/2005
Is your car an oven?: testing shows that the temperature inside your car can reach up to 181°F
You wouldn't stick your hand into a hot oven without the protection of an oven mitt, right? Well, the same notion holds true for getting inside your car on a hot day.
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16/03/2005
Shell and Motiva join American Red Cross’ Circle of Humanitarians
Shell Oil Company and Motiva Enterprises LLC are proud to announce that the American Red Cross has recognized the charitable spirit and generous donations of Shell and Motiva with the 2005 Circle of Humanitarians Award. The Circle of Humanitarians Award honors companies and individuals whose generous contributions provide life-saving support through American Red Cross programs.
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10/03/2005
Shell does not condone price-gouging and investigates any allegations
Shell and Motiva have a history of being sensitive to price changes during significant events, such as Hurricane Katrina
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03/03/2005
Shell Partners with Ducks Unlimited to support the Mississippi River Delta Splays Project
Grant of $100,000 will help fund restoration of wetlands in the Pass-A-Loutre Wildlife Management Area/Mississippi River Delta Crevasse Splays in Louisiana.
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28/02/2005
Shell V-Power® is America’s best-selling premium gasoline
Shell V-Power® zooms ahead of the competition
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17/02/2005
Shell receives regulatory approval for Gulf of Mexico LNG terminal license
Shell Gas & Power announced today it has received approval of its application for its Gulf Landing offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in the Gulf of Mexico. The approval came in a Record of Decision from the US Maritime Administration (MARAD).
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17/02/2005
Shell receives regulatory approval for Gulf of Mexico LNG terminal license
Shell Gas & Power announced today it has received approval of its application for its Gulf Landing offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in the Gulf of Mexico. The approval came in a Record of Decision from the US Maritime Administration (MARAD).
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04/02/2005
Shell Rotell® T adds Spanish to its www.rotella.com website
The makers of Shell ROTELLA® T Heavy Duty Multigrade Engine Oil have added a Spanish language link to their popular website, ROTELLA.com. A simple click of the Español icon on the Shell ROTELLA® home page immediately converts the entire site to Spanish.
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03/02/2005
Shell Chemical LP And Shrieve Chemical Products sign marketing agreements for oilfield applications
Shell Chemical LP and Shrieve Chemical Products announced today the formation of marketing agreements for synthetic olefin and synthetic paraffin drilling base fluids.
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02/02/2005
Shell named “Official Petroleum Products and C-store Sponsor” of the 2005 Chicago Auto Show
With over one million square feet and nearly 1,000 different vehicles, the largest Auto Show in North America opens in Chicago on Feb. 11 with Shell Oil Products US in the middle of the excitement
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02/02/2005
Texas Regional Collaboratives partners with Shell to support math and science education
The Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science Teaching (TRC) at The University of Texas at Austin announced today that it has received a $1 million grant from Shell Oil Company to improve the teaching and learning of math and science in grades K-12.
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28/01/2005
Shell Center for Sustainability co-sponsors conference on climate change
The conference is to be held on Wednesday, February 9.
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27/01/2005
Hydrogen future drives into the Big Apple
GM and Shell announce fuel cell vehicle fleet and refueling station; NY to be critical link in "East Coast Corridor"
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23/01/2005
Shell and Motiva employees donate more than $124,000 toward relief efforts for tsunami victims
Shell Oil Company and Motiva Enterprises joined other Shell companies in supporting the relief efforts for victims of the recent tragic events in South Asia by donating $350,000 to the Red Cross International Response Fund.
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10/01/2005
Shell reaches agreement to sell Bakersfield Refinery to Flying J subsidiary
Shell Oil Company (SOC) today announced that its Shell Oil Products US subsidiary has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Bakersfield Refinery, located in Bakersfield, California, to a wholly owned subsidiary of Flying J Inc.

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