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2025 Shell USA Media Releases

Shell subsidiary Savion to streamline five U.S. solar projects through joint venture

Houston - Savion Equity, LLC, a subsidiary of Shell plc, and a fund managed by the Ares Infrastructure Opportunities strategy (Ares), today announced the formation of Tango Holdings, LLC (Tango), a joint venture that will manage 496 megawatts of Savion-developed solar projects in Ohio, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Indiana. Savion is transferring majority ownership of five solar assets into this joint venture.

Shell EVP Gulf of America appointed President, Shell USA

Houston - Gretchen Watkins, President, Shell USA since July 1, 2018, will step down, effective July 31, 2025, after seven years in role.

Colette Hirstius, currently Executive Vice President, Gulf of America, will take on the responsibility of President, Shell USA, in addition to her current role as Executive Vice President, Gulf of America, effective August 1, 2025.

Shell completes acquisition of working interest in the Ursa platform in Gulf of America

Houston − Shell Offshore Inc. and Shell Pipeline Company (SPLC), subsidiaries of Shell plc (Shell), have completed the previously announced agreement to increase their stake in the Ursa platform in the Gulf of America from 45.3884% to 61.3484%.

Shell Expands Gulf of America leadership position with Dover development

Houston − Shell Offshore Inc. (Shell), a subsidiary of Shell plc, today announced the start of production at Dover, the second subsea tieback connecting new wells to the existing infrastructure of the Shell-operated Appomattox production hub in the Gulf of America. Dover brings an estimated peak production of 20,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

Shell to sell interest in Colonial Enterprises Inc. to Brookfield subsidiary

Houston − Shell Midstream Operating LLC (SMUS), a subsidiary of Shell plc (“Shell”), has agreed to sell its 16.125% interest in Colonial Enterprises, Inc. (“Colonial”) to Colossus AcquireCo LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. and its institutional partners (collectively, “Brookfield”), for $1.45 billion.

Shell to grow working interest in the Ursa platform in Gulf of America

Houston − Shell Offshore Inc. and Shell Pipeline Company (SPLC), subsidiaries of Shell plc (Shell), have signed an agreement to increase their stake in the Ursa platform in the Gulf of America.

Shell starts production at Whale in the US Gulf of Mexico

Houston − Shell Offshore Inc. (Shell), a subsidiary of Shell plc, announced that production has started at the Shell-operated Whale floating production facility in the Gulf of Mexico. Whale replicates the simplified, cost-efficient host design of the Vito platform, which began production in early 2023. The Whale development is owned by Shell Offshore Inc. (60%, operator) and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (40%).

2024 Shell USA Media Releases

Shell takes investment decision for Phase 3 Silvertip project in the US Gulf of Mexico

Houston, Texas – Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc (Shell), announced a Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Phase 3 Silvertip project, which will deliver two wells to boost production at the Shell-operated Perdido spar in the US Gulf of Mexico (GoM). These wells, located in the Silvertip Frio reservoir (Shell – 40%, operator; Chevron 60%), are expected to collectively produce up to 6,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) at peak rates. First production is expected in 2026.

Shell completes sale of Sinco pipeline system and Colex terminal to Edgewater Midstream

Houston – Shell Pipeline Company LP and Triton West LLC, subsidiaries of Shell USA, Inc. (Shell), have completed the previously announced 100% sale of the Sinco pipeline system and Colex terminal to a subsidiary of Edgewater Midstream LLC (Edgewater).

Shell poised to add pipeline capacity in the Gulf of Mexico

Houston, Texas – Shell Pipeline Company LP (“Shell”) today announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Rome Pipeline, an offshore pipeline construction project increasing access between Shell’s Green Canyon Block 19 (“GC-19”) pipeline hub platform and the Fourchon Junction facility on the Louisiana Gulf Coast.

Shell to sell Sinco pipeline system and Colex terminal to Edgewater Midstream

Houston – Shell Pipeline Company LP and Triton West LLC, respective subsidiaries of Shell USA, Inc. (Shell), have agreed to sell their 100% interest in the Sinco pipeline system and Colex terminal to a subsidiary of Edgewater Midstream LLC (Edgewater), pending regulatory approval.

Shell invests in water injection at Gulf of Mexico field

Houston, Texas - Shell Offshore Inc. (Shell), a subsidiary of Shell plc, has taken a Final Investment Decision (FID) on a ‘waterflood’ project at its Vito asset in the US Gulf of Mexico. Water will be injected into the reservoir formation to displace additional oil.

Shell completes acquisition of Brewer Oil Company, expanding company-owned retail footprint in the U.S.

Shell Mobility Company Operations LLC (Shell), has completed the acquisition of Brewer Oil Company’s (BOC) retail division, acquiring 45 fuel and convenience store sites in New Mexico.

Shell sells interest in SouthCoast Wind to existing joint venture partner, Ocean Winds

Houston - Shell New Energies US LLC (Shell), a subsidiary of Shell plc, has sold its 50% equity share in SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC (SouthCoast Wind) to joint venture partner Ocean Winds North America LLC (Ocean Winds).

Shell Expands Leading Position in the Norphlet with Rydberg

Houston - Shell Offshore Inc. (Shell), a subsidiary of Shell plc, today announced the start of production at Rydberg, a subsea tie-back to the Shell-operated Appomattox production hub in the Gulf of Mexico with an estimated peak production of 16,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d).

Shell completes sale of partial ownership of two U.S.-based renewable energy projects to InfraRed Capital Partners

Houston - Shell Wind Energy Inc. and Savion Equity, LLC, subsidiaries of Shell plc (Shell), have completed the previously announced sale of partial ownership stake in two U.S.- based renewable energy projects to InfraRed Capital Partners (InfraRed).

Shell to grow company-owned U.S. retail sites with acquisition of Brewer Oil Company

Houston - Shell Mobility Company Operations LLC (Shell), has signed an agreement to acquire 45 fuel and convenience store sites in New Mexico through the acquisition of Brewer Oil Company’s (BOC) retail division.

2023 Media Releases

Shell Invests in the Sparta Development in the Gulf of Mexico

Houston, Texas - Shell Offshore Inc. announced Final Investment Decision (FID) for Sparta, a deep-water development in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.

Shell assumes 100% working interest in US Gulf of Mexico Kaikias field

Houston, Texas − Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc (Shell), has acquired the 20% Working Interest (WI) of MOEX North America LLC (MOEX), a 100% subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., in the Kaikias field in the US Gulf of Mexico. Shell now has 100% WI and remains the operator.

Shell takes investment decision for phased wells campaign at Perdido in US Gulf of Mexico

Houston, Texas − Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc (Shell), announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for a phased campaign to deliver three wells in the Great White unit designed to boost production at the Shell-operated Perdido spar in the US Gulf of Mexico (GoM).

Shell agrees to sell partial ownership stake in two U.S.-based renewable energy projects to InfraRed Capital Partners

Houston - Shell Wind Energy Inc. and Savion Equity, LLC, subsidiaries of Shell plc (Shell), have agreed to sell partial ownership stake in two U.S.-based renewable energy projects to InfraRed Capital Partners (InfraRed).

Shell Launches New and Improved V-Power® NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline at New York City Event

Houston − Today, Equilon Enterprises LLC, dba Shell Oil Products US (“Shell”) announced the official launch of its new and improved formulation of their Shell V-Power® NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline.

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Earns Gold Certification for Commitment to Sustainability and Community Impact

New Orleans, Louisiana - The Council for Responsible Sport certified Jazz Fest recognizing performance across environmental, social and economic impact – Largest cultural event to receive certification.

Meet the local businesses selected for Shell and LiftFund accelerator program

New Orleans, LA – 25 small businesses from 13 South Louisiana parishes are part of first group in customized business accelerator and entrepreneurial support program.

Shell USA, Inc. finalizes acquisition of Volta Inc., scaling up its U.S. public electric vehicle charging network

Houston − Shell USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, has completed the previously announced acquisition of Volta Inc. (Volta) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately USD $169 million. With this acquisition, Shell now owns and operates one of the largest public electric vehicle (EV) charging networks in the U.S. The closing of the transaction occurred after receiving various regulatory clearances and approval from Volta’s stockholders.

Shell takes investment decision at Dover in US Gulf of Mexico

Houston, Texas, − Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc (Shell), announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for Dover, a planned subsea tieback to the Shell-operated Appomattox production hub in the US Gulf of Mexico (GoM). Dover is expected to start production in late 2024-early 2025 and produce up to 21,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) at peak rates.

Shell completes sale of interest in Aera Energy to IKAV

Houston − Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, has completed the previously announced sale of its 100% interest in Shell Onshore Ventures LLC which holds a 51.8% membership interest in Aera Energy LLC to IKAV.

Shell USA, Inc. and Volta Inc. sign a definitive merger agreement

Houston − Shell USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Class A common stock of Volta Inc. (NYSE: VLTA) (Volta) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately USD $169 million.

Houston Dynamo Football Club and Shell Energy announce stadium naming rights agreement

The first major league soccer-specific stadium in a downtown district will re-open its doors as Shell Energy Stadium in 2023.