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News and Media Releases
News and Media Releases - 2006
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30/11/2006
Motiva Enters Final Planning Phase for Proposed Port Arthur Refinery Expansion
Detailed engineering and design prepares way for final investment decision by around mid-year 2007.
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15/11/2006
Shell Welcomes Award
Shell Welcomes Award of Colorado Oil Shale Research, Development and Demonstration Leases. The leases entitle Shell to propose RD&D activities on three different technologies.
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15/11/2006
Motiva Receives Air Permit for Proposed Port Arthur Refinery Expansion
Advanced technology would further minimize emissions from the facility
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06/11/2006
Motiva Enterprises Announces Railyard Expansion at Sewaren Terminal
Enhances Position as Leading Ethanol Hub of Northeast
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26/10/2006
Shell Announces Plans to Develop in the Ultra Deepwater of the Gulf of Mexico
First production from Perdido is expected around the turn of the decade, with the facility capable of handling 130,000 boe/d
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20/10/2006
Shell V-Power Diesel Technology Fuels Audi R10 TDI Historic American Le Mans Series Victory
Powered by Shell V-Power Diesel racing fuel, the R10 TDIs have proved that diesel can provide power and excellent fuel economy
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13/10/2006
Friday the 13th Proves Lucky for Local Michigan Resident
Shell awards lifetime supply of gasoline to Danny Crawford of Reading, Michigan
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07/10/2006
Shell Oil Company and Richard Childress Racing Announce Primary Sponsorship
Chase Contender Kevin Harvick Takes the Wheel of Legendary No. 29 Chevy for Shell and Pennzoil Beginning in 2007 in NASCAR Nextel Cup
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07/10/2006
World-Renowned Shell Eco-marathon Returns to US after Long Absence
Student Teams Needed to Compete in Environmental and Engineering Challenge
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05/10/2006
Shell Transitions Sites
Shell Transitions Sites in Six Areas to Circle K. Parent company alimentation Couche-Tard to sell Shell fuels.
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28/09/2006
Shell Platinum MasterCard Triples Rebates for New Card Holders
The Shell Platinum MasterCard® from Citi® Cards Helps Lower Cost of Driving Without Sacrificing Fuel Quality
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27/09/2006
Lifetime Supply of Gasoline Awarded
Shell Awards Lifetime Supply of Gasoline to Donald Snyder of Chuckey. Local Resident is First to Win One of Six Grand Prizes.
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25/09/2006
Shell Launches Website Designed to Educate Students about the World of Energy
The new educational website is an effort to help alleviate an anticipated shortage of technical workers
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22/09/2006
Shell Volunteers Help Clean Up Texas Beaches
"Adopt a Beach" Day Part of International Effort
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06/09/2006
Shell Exploration & Production Company Provides Mars TLP Production Update
The Mars Tension Leg Platform (TLP) is currently producing 190,000 barrels (gross) of oil equivalent per day.
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24/08/2006
Shell Announces $1 Million Research Project to Ohio State University for Clean Hydrogen Technology Research
This research examines a novel approach to technology used in production of hydrogen from fossil fuels
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07/08/2006
Shell V-Power Partners with Top Tuner to Create Power-Packed Truck
Ireson Creation to Debut at Hot Import Nights
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31/07/2006
"Million Gallon Giveaway" Promotion
"Million Gallon Giveaway" Promotion to Award Free Gasoline to More Than 200,000 Drivers. Six lucky winners will each receive lifetime supply of free gasoline.
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20/07/2006
Shell Signs 10-Year Renewal at One Shell Square, New Orleans
Shell occupies approx. 656,000 square feet of the building
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05/07/2006
Shell Brand Strengthened in Cincinnati
Shell Brand in Cincinnati strengthened by transition of retail assets. Gilligan Oil Company LLC to Acquire 31 Gasoline Stations.
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30/06/2006
Shell WindEnergy Inc. (Shell) today announced plans to develop its first wind farm in the State of Hawaii
The project's first phase may provide up to 40 MW of wind power. If approved, the Auwahi wind project will provide wind-generated electricity for thousands of homes on Maui.
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29/06/2006
Stacy Methvin to Head Shell Chemical LP
Stacy Methvin has been appointed President and CEO of Shell Chemical LP effective July 1, 2006. In addition to her new role, Stacy will continue to have responsibility for Base Chemicals Americas and Global C4s and C5s. She will continue to report to Fran Keeth, Executive Vice President Chemicals, from her Houston base.
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28/06/2006
Shell Announces Strengthened Truenorth Assets
Truenorth Energy to Acquire 29 Branded Locations in Columbus, OH.
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20/06/2006
Shell Touts Fuel Quality this Summer
Shell touts fuel quality this summer through multi-million dollar marketing campaign that communicates that all gasolines are not the same.
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22/05/2006
Mars Platform Production Resumes
Production will continue to ramp up over the next several weeks
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19/05/2006
Shell Energy to sell assets to MXenergy
Shell Energy residential and commercial customers will continue to receive reliable and uninterrupted natural gas supply service during this transition
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28/04/2006
Motiva Announces Progress on Refinery Expansion Project
325,000-barrel-per-day expansion would enhance supplies of gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel in United States
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20/04/2006
Mars Platform Production to Resume Ahead of Schedule
Dedicated team accomplishes "industry-firsts" to bring largest producing platform affected by Hurricane Katrina online by end of May
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04/04/2006
Record for Fuel Efficiency
Married Couple Sets Guinness World Record for Fuel Efficiency – After Driving the Globe on Less Than 25 Tanks. John and Helen Taylor Complete 18,467-mile Journey, Achieve Average of 52.1 Miles per Gallon, and Teach Drivers How to Stretch Their Fuel.
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03/04/2006
New Look for Shell Card
Shell Card has new look and more incentives for new customers. The "Take Your Pick" Promotion Pays New Customers Back With $25 Gift Cards from Some of America's Favorite Retailers.
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02/04/2006
Qatargas 3 and Qatargas 4 LNG Projects Break Ground and Target Growing Gas Markets in the U.S.
The projects are expected to generate approximately 2.8 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas.
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27/03/2006
Motiva Completes Base Oil Expansion at Port Arthur Refinery
Now the largest single site Group II/II+ Base Oil manufacturer in the world
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18/03/2006
Shell V-Power Diesel Race Fuel Takes Audi R10 TDI to Historic Victory at Sebring
First time a diesel-powered sports car has won a world-class endurance motor race
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08/03/2006
Shell "FuelStretch" Initiative Helps Drivers Get the Most Out of Every Gasoline Purchase
Driving Duo Puts FuelStretch Driving Tips to the Test, Filling Up Only 15 Times During First 45 Days of Guinness World Record Lowest Fuel Consumption Attempt
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28/02/2006
Couche-Tard Acquires 40 Stores in the Midwest (U.S.)
The 40 convenience stores are operated under the Shell banner with Shell motor fuel and are in the Indianapolis area.
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30/01/2006
Shell Brings Employees Together With New Orleans Civic, Business & Political Leaders to Mark Return to Downtown
$500,000 Donation to New Orleans Police Foundation for Housing
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19/01/2006
Shell's South Texas Expansion Final
Shell Exploration & Production Company (Shell) closed a like-kind exchange agreement with Total E&P USA, Inc to acquire operated interests in three South Texas natural gas fields and additional interests in a fourth field operated by Shell.
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19/01/2006
Shell Names Alaska Leaders
Shell Exploration & Production Company (Shell) has named Rick Fox as its Alaska Asset Manager, Cam Toohey as its Alaska Government and External Affairs Manager and George Ahmaogak, Sr., as Alaska Community Affairs Manager.
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17/01/2006
Record-Breaking Couple Attempt to Set a New World Record for Fuel Efficiency on Less Than Fifty Tanks
Drivers are invited to follow journey online and learn how "FuelStretch" driving principles can help them get the most out of every fuel purchase.


