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Shell, First In Flight

2018-10-16

In late September, the FAA granted Avitas Systems, a GE venture, first approval to fly drones for civil use BVLOS with the assistance of radar in Loving County, Texas (USA). Shell² is currently partnering with Avitas Systems to test BVLOS operations on its assets in the Permian.

Shell celebrates 40 years of deep-water innovation

2018-10-15

Shell celebrates 40 years of deep-water ingenuity and record-breaking achievements

Shell achieves engineering milestone at Pennsylvania Petrochemicals Complex

2018-10-10

October 10, 2018 – Houston – Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC (Shell) today announced the successful installation of its quench tower – the largest piece of equipment at its Pennsylvania Petrochemicals Complex, currently under construction.

Shell delivers more ways to pay & save at participating Shell branded fuel stations nationwide

2018-10-02

Customers can now choose their preferred payment method with Shell Pay & Save for improved speed, convenience, value and security!

Shell CEO Ben van Buerden Talks Climate Change, Energy Transition on CNBC

2018-09-27

Shell CEO Ben van Beurden talks energy transition, tariffs, climate change and the tightening oil market.

Two Rivers Terminal Licenses Shell Thiogro Technology

2018-09-25

Shell Thiogro Technology will help Two Rivers Terminal support increased food production, by meeting the growing demand for a highly concentrated sulphur enhanced fertiliser in the Pacific Northwest and California.

Shell and General Motors deliver Nationwide In-dash Fuel Payment

2018-08-16

Shell-branded stations across the United States now accept the automotive industry’s first-ever embedded, in-dash fuel payment and loyalty experience. 

Zydeco announces binding open season

2018-08-15

Houston, TX – Zydeco Pipeline Company LLC (Zydeco), jointly owned by Shell Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SHLX) and Shell Pipeline Company LP (SPLC), announced today the start of a binding open season. Zydeco is seeking binding commitments for firm capacity transportation service on its 350-mile pipeline which delivers crude to St. James, LA, and Clovelly, LA from terminals in Houston and Nederland, TX.

Shell adds competitive, deep-water production in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico

2018-05-31

Shell Offshore, Inc. (Shell), a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc, announces today the early start of production – around one-year ahead of schedule – at the first phase of Kaikias, an economically resilient, subsea development in the US. Gulf of Mexico with estimated peak production of 40,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d).

Shell makes large heartland discovery in Gulf of Mexico

2018-05-24

Shell announces a large, deep-water, exploration discovery in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico with its Dover well (100% Shell). 

Shell purchases majority interest in GI Energy

2018-05-08

Houston – Rilette Springs, LLC, an affiliate of Shell New Energies US LLC (Shell) announced today that it has purchased a controlling and majority interest in GI Endurant LLC dba GI Energy (GIE).

Shell Invests in the Vito Development in the Gulf of Mexico

2018-04-24

Shell announced the final investment decision for Vito, a deep-water development in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.

1,200 Students From Across The Americas Competed For Energy-Efficiency Crown During Shell Eco-Marathon Event At Sonoma Raceway

2018-04-23

1,200 Students From Across The Americas Competed For Energy-Efficiency Crown During Shell Eco-Marathon Event At Sonoma Raceway.

Chevy and Shell Deliver Fuel Payment from the Comfort of the Driver’s Seat

2018-04-18

Chevrolet and Shell are rolling out the automotive industry’s first embedded, in-dash fuel payment and savings experience.

Partners join Shell at Make the Future California for Conversation, Collaboration and Innovation

2018-04-12

Global And Local Companies Offer Expertise to More Than 1,000 Students Competing For Energy-Efficiency Crown At Sonoma Raceway and Sponsor Free Activities for Visitors

Shell Announces Senior Leadership Changes in North America

2018-03-27

Shell U.S. President, EVP Unconventionals Announce Plans to Step Down – former Maersk CEO to Step In

Customers at participating Shell branded retail stations in the U.S. can now pay at the pump and in store using Mobile Payment with Chase Pay

2018-03-20

Houston and New York — Customers who visit more than 10,000 participating Shell branded retail stations in the U.S. can now check out using mobile payments with Chase Pay, saving them time and money.

Is 4,000 MPG Possible?

2018-02-20

In April 2018, more than 1,000 high school and college students will head to Sonoma, California to compete in the Shell Eco-marathon, ultra energy-efficiency competition.

Shell’s Cougar Platform Becomes an Artificial Reef

2018-02-08

Platform that once tested the limits of deep water will play new role closer to Louisiana coast.

Shell to acquire interest in U.S. solar business

2018-01-15

Sunnier days for Shell - acquires interest in solar company which has approximately 880 megawatts of power in operation or contracted. The deal is valued between $193 and $217 million.

11/11 update to Garden Banks 128 Incident

2017-11-12

Shell is standing down its emergency response activities in response to a fire on its Enchilada platform in the Gulf of Mexico.

11/10 update to Garden Banks 128 Incident

2017-11-10

A crew of industrial firefighters safely landed on Shell’s Enchilada platform and performed a preliminary  inspection of the affected area of interest.

11/9 Update on Garden Banks 128 Incident

2017-11-09

Shell and United States Coast Guard (USCG) vessels continue to monitor Shell’s Enchilada platform. Planning is underway to determine when it will be safe to perform a detailed inspection of the asset. Verification that no additional hydrocarbons are escaping from or are trapped in the pipeline will be performed prior to personnel boarding the platform.

Shell Announces Support for New Greentown Labs Innovation Center

2017-11-08

Shell and Greentown Labs will enable more cleantech startups to succeed and solve society's big energy challenges

Update to Garden Banks 128 Incident

2017-11-08

On Wednesday, November 08, 2017, there was an operational incident at the Shell Enchilada platform in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. All 46 personnel working at the Enchilada facility were safely evacuated. Two Shell employees were injured. Both have been treated and released from the hospital.

Shell responds to offshore incident

2017-11-08

Following an incident affecting a Shell platform in the Gulf of Mexico, we have safely evacuated people and shut-in nearby production

Stop & Shop Introduces the Fuel Rewards® Program Giving Customers A Way to Save Even More at the Pump

2017-09-28

Stop & Shop announced the expansion of its popular Gas Rewards program by adding the Fuel Rewards® program

Shell's Appomattox project remains on track

2017-09-26

Shell’s Appomattox hull is more than half way to the United States, and the project remains on track to achieve first oil by the end of the decade. Despite the personal impacts Hurricane Harvey created for staff and contractors located at Ingleside, Texas, where the topsides were built, these men and women stand ready to put the last pieces of this sizeable puzzle together.

Sonoma Raceway Selected

2017-09-22

Iin conjunction with Sonoma Raceway and Speedway Motorsports Inc., Shell announced Sonoma Raceway as the 2018 location for Make the Future California featuring Shell Eco-marathon Americas from April 19-22, 2018.

Shell Energy North America (US), L.P., closes MP2 Energy llc Acquisition Deal

2017-09-13

Shell Energy North America, L.P., announced today that it has formally closed the MP2 Energy LLC acquisition deal previously announced on 29 June, 2017.

Shell and Petrobras sign technical cooperation agreement to strengthen deep water partnership

2017-09-11

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focuses on sharing technical and cost-efficient solutions

Shell Pledges $1 Million to American Red Cross for Hurricane Harvey Relief

2017-08-29

Shell today informed the American Red Cross it will make an initial contribution of $1 million to the Hurricane Harvey disaster relief fund. As recovery and relief efforts evolve, Shell will consider where else to offer assistance that can have the most

Shell launches methane detection pilot

2017-08-09

Shell has launched a methane detector pilot at one of its shale gas sites near Rocky Mountain House in Alberta, Canada.

Shell Energy North America Purchases MP2 Energy LLC

2017-06-29

Shell Energy North America (“SENA”) announced today that it has signed a purchase agreement for the acquisition of MP2 Energy LLC (MP2).

Deep water production begins at newest FPSO in Brazil Santos Basin

2017-05-26

Houston, May 22, 2017 – Royal Dutch Shell plc, through its subsidiary BG E&P Brasil Ltda. (Shell) and consortium partners in Lula South, announce today that deep-water production has started at the FPSO P-66, which is located in the Brazilian pre-salt of the Santos Basin.

Shell Prepares to Support Louisiana Paving Projects With “Self-Certification” Status

2017-05-09

Shell Bitumen granted the right to “self-certify” its liquid asphalt supplied out of St. Rose, Louisiana.

Shell announces the completion of the transaction to separate Motiva assets

2017-05-04

Royal Dutch Shell plc ("Shell") announces today the completion of the transaction for the separation of assets, liabilities and businesses of Motiva Enterprises LLC (“Motiva”).

Shell Technology Scores Logano Win

2017-04-30

Special formulation of Pennzoil racing oil developed by Shell scientists with Team Penske to maximize performance and engine reliability.

Make The Future Detroit, Featuring Shell Eco-Marathon Americas To Shed Light On Bright Energy Ideas

2017-04-20

Which team can go the furthest distance on the least amount of fuel?

Pennzoil® Synthetic Motor Oil powers extreme performance driver Ken Block

2017-03-22

Ken Block and Hoonigan Racing Division Make the Switch to Pennzoil^® as Official Motor Oil.

Pennzoil and Speedway Motorsports Incorporated announce new sponsorship

2017-03-10

Pennzoil and Speedway Motorsports Incorporated (SMI) announce Pennzoil® motor oil as title sponsor of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) race.

Saudi Aramco and Shell achieve significant milestone toward separation of Motiva assets

2017-03-06

Saudi Aramco and Shell announce the signing of binding definitive agreements on the separation of assets, liabilities and businesses of Motiva Enterprises LLC

Shell and Penske forge the future of transport alliances

2017-02-24

Shell and Penske Corporation announce a multi-year continuation of their ongoing business, technical and motorsport alliance.

Shell Moving Forward With EMV® Technology

2017-02-22

Shell Nears Completion of Indoor EMV Deployment; Progressing With Outdoor EMV.

Shell Divests Gulf of Mexico Assets for $425 Million Plus Royalty Interests

2016-08-29

Deal Marks Progress Against Divestment Target.

Shell and Motiva Will Donate $500,000 to Louisiana Flood Relief Efforts

2016-08-19

Employee Contributions Will Be Matched and Volunteer Efforts Launched.

Zydeco Takes the Next Step toward Meeting Customer Needs and Flexibility with LOCAP and Sunoco Logistics Joint Tariffs

2016-08-09

On August 1, 2016, Zydeco Pipeline Company LLC (“Zydeco”) and LOCAP LLC (“LOCAP”) filed a joint tariff that will allow for movement of Poseidon crude oil from Houma to St. James beginning September 1, 2016 through Zydeco’s 24” pipeline into LOCAP’s 48” main oil pipeline.

Shell Announces Fort Sumter Discovery in Gulf Of Mexico

2016-07-28

Shell announces a new exploration discovery in the deep water U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The initial estimated recoverable resources for the Fort Sumter well are more than 125 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe).  

Shell to build a new Petrochemicals complex in Pennsylvania

2016-06-07

Construction for complex with ethylene cracker and polyethylene derivatives unit to begin in 18 months.

Update 5: Shell Gulf of Mexico response

2016-05-16

Shell and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) have agreed to conclude skimming operations in their joint response to the oil discharge of 2,100 barrels (88,200 gallons) at the Glider field in the Gulf of Mexico.

Update 4: Shell Gulf of Mexico response

2016-05-15

Shell and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) continue joint efforts to respond to an oil sheen created by a discharge from a flow line at the Glider Field in the Gulf of Mexico.

Update 3: Shell Gulf of Mexico response

2016-05-14

Shell and the U.S. Coast Guard continue joint efforts to respond to a sheen created by an oil discharge from a flow line at the Glider Field in the Gulf of Mexico.

Update 2: Shell Gulf of Mexico response

2016-05-13

On Friday, May 13th, a segment of flow line at the Glider Field, connecting to one of Shell’s tension leg platforms, was identified as the source of an oil release in the Gulf of Mexico.

Update 1: Shell Gulf of Mexico response

2016-05-13

Shell and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) are continuing joint efforts to respond to a release of oil from a segment of a subsea flow line in the Gulf of Mexico.

Shell responds to Gulf of Mexico oil release

2016-05-12

Earlier today in the Gulf of Mexico, a Shell helicopter observed an oil sheen near the Glider subsea tieback system at the Brutus tension-leg platform. 

Shell deploys third gulf of Mexico offshore supply vessel powered by LNG

2016-05-10

Shell Offshore Inc. (Shell) today marked the delivery of the third Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) powered Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) in Port Fourchon, Louisiana. The ‘Harvey Liberty,’ chartered from specialist company Harvey Gulf International Marine, will join her sister ships, the ‘Harvey Energy’ and ‘Harvey Power’, and support Shell’s deep-water operations in the Gulf of Mexico.

Zydeco Pipeline Paves the Way to St. James with New Agreement with LOCAP

2016-05-10

HOUSTON (May 5, 2016) –  Today, Zydeco Pipeline Company LLC (“Zydeco”) and LOCAP LLC (“LOCAP”) signed a memorandum of understanding to provide access to additional capacity to St. James for Zydeco shippers through Zydeco’s 24” pipeline into LOCAP’s main oil pipeline.

Shell Pipeline Company Receives Top Safety Award from American Petroleum Institute

2016-04-06

The American Petroleum Institute has awarded Shell Pipeline Company the Ocupational Safety Performance Award for large companies.

How Shell Is Preparing for Energy Sector’s ‘New Normal’

2016-03-30

Shell Oil Co. President Marvin Odum discussed the changing landscape for global energy companies in a radio interview with Dan Loney on the University of Pennsylvania’s Knowledge@Wharton show.

Shell Truck Design Challenge

2016-03-08

Contest Offers Michigan Youth Opportunity to Design Class 8 Truck Interior to Meet Regulation Standards.

Shell announces senior staff and organisational changes in North America

2016-02-24

Royal Dutch Shell (Shell) today announced that after a 34-year career with the company, Unconventional Resources Director and U.S. Country Chair, Marvin Odum, will leave Shell at the end of March, 2016.

Shell starts production at Stones in the Gulf of Mexico

In September 2016, Shell started production at Stones in the US Gulf of Mexico. Learn how innovation brought it to life.

Stones: Where Ingenuity and Innovation Intersect

The Stones field, located 200 miles southwest of New Orleans in the Gulf of Mexico, is ultra deepwater discovery that’s spurred unprecedented innovation. In September 2016, the world’s deepest oil and gas project began producing through subsea infrastructure beneath 9,500 feet of water.