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Shell denies reports of BP megamerger of Big Oil rivals

A Shell-BP deal would represent the biggest energy deal of the century—if not ever.

Fortune

Shell denies reports of potential move to take over BP

Oil and gas giant Shell said no talks are taking place.

Evening Standard

Shell denies it is in talks to buy BP after reports of potential £60bn takeover

Spokesperson says report that it is considering bid for struggling rival is ‘further market speculation’

The Guardian - UK

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Shell In Talks To Acquire BP In Mega-Merger: Report

Shares of Shell PLC (NYSE:SHEL) are trading lower while BP PLC (NYSE:BP) shares are surging Wednesday afternoon following a Wall Street Journal report that the two British energy giants are in early-stage talks for a historic merger.

Benzinga

FTSE 100 underperforms despite Iran-Israel hope

The FTSE 100 index closed up just 0.95 points at 8,758.99.

Evening Standard

Glasgow pension fund urged to divest from fossil fuels and Gaza-linked firms

PROTESTORS staged a demonstration outside of Glasgow City Chambers on Tuesday to call on the Strathclyde Pension Fund to cease investments in…

The National (Scotland)

Oil prices drop sharply following announcement of Iran-Israel ceasefire

Brent Crude has dropped back to under $68 a barrel

The Independent UK

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Nigerian monarch demands $12 bn for clean-up before oil giant Shell exit

An influential traditional chief in Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta has demanded that UK energy giant Shell pay $12 billion for environmental pollution before it leaves the region.

Radio France Internationale

Nigerian communities set to have oil pollution High Court claims tried in 2027

Members of the Bille and Ogale communities began legal action in 2015, claiming they have suffered systemic and ongoing oil pollution for years.

Evening Standard

Stocks dip as Bank of England leaves interest rates unchanged

The FTSE 100 index closed down 51.67 points, 0.6%, at 8,791.80.

Evening Standard

Shell boss warns of ‘huge impact on trade’ if Israel-Iran conflict escalates

Blockage of strait of Hormuz, through which about 25% of world’s oil passes, could shock energy market, says Wael Sawan

The Guardian - UK

UK ministers reopen door to drilling at two North Sea oilfields as new guidance released

Michael Shanks says guidance brings ‘clarity’ to approval process as analysis finds UK will be almost fully dependent on foreign gas by 2050 even if sites get green light

The Guardian - UK

The world’s most beautiful restaurants have been revealed for 2025 – these US eateries make the list

The accolade was bestowed upon two recently opened properties in New York City and Miami Beach by the Unesco Prix Versailles competition

The Independent UK

Middle East tensions keep FTSE 100 on back foot

Donald Trump called for a “complete give-up” by Iran and denied pursuing a ceasefire in the war between the Islamic republic and Israel.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Nigerian leader's pardon of executed Ogoni activists draws criticisms

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu posthumously pardoned nine environmental activists executed 30 years ago by the military junta ruling the country at the time

TechRadar

One of world's largest oil companies just launched a unique cooling fluid for data centers and AI chips

Shell launches data center cooling fluid to support the growing energy demands of AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.

The Guardian - UK

Sir Bob Reid obituary

Chairman of British Rail at a time of major challenges, including the opening of the Channel tunnel and the approach of privatisation

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The Independent UK

Wrongful death lawsuit says Big Oil contributed to heat wave and woman's death

A Washington state woman is suing seven oil and gas companies, saying they contributed to an extraordinarily hot day that led to her mother’s fatal hyperthermia in one of the nation’s first wrongful-death claims seeking to hold the fossil fuel industry accountable for its role in the changing climate

The Guardian - US

US woman brings first-ever wrongful death lawsuit against big oil

Misti Leon argues fossil fuel companies’ climate negligence caused her mother’s death during a heatwave

Euronews

Can CCS meet Europe’s climate targets? Three projects beset with problems suggest not

High costs, local opposition and technical issues threaten the viability of the EU’s multi-billion euro gamble on CCS to decarbonise heavy industry.

Tom’s Guide

I borrowed the EV Hummer to visit my mom - and the drive almost ruined Mother's Day

I drove the 2025 GMC Hummer EV 3X SUV 800 miles over Mother's Day weekend, and it was the comfiest I've ever felt on such a long drive — but it also took far longer than I expected, due to hours-long charge times. Here's how it went, and what you…

The Guardian - US

Oil industry funded Girl Scouts and British Museum to boost image, evidence suggests

BP has funded Washington’s National Gallery of Art, UK’s Royal Shakespeare Company and National Portrait Gallery

Evening Standard

Shell suffers investor revolt over gas production impact on climate plans

Just over a fifth of shareholder votes backed proposals for more disclosure on how increasing LNG production meets Shell’s environmental commitments.

Fortune

Meet the 10 CFOs on Fortune’s 2025 Most Powerful Women in business list

The list features 100 leading businesswomen from finance, tech, health care, telecom, retail, energy, and other industries.

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