Shell appoints Wael Sawan to replace outgoing chief Ben van Beurden Energy firm’s head of integrated gas and renewables division will take overall control from 1 January The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2022
Martin Lewis issues new energy bill advice for households on a fixed tariff ahead of October increase The consumer champion explains what will happen to tariffs once the Energy Price Guarantee is applied. Daily Record · Sep 14, 2022
Niger Delta oil spills bring poverty, low crop yields to farmers Industry insiders say six decades of oil exploration have made the Niger Delta one of the most polluted places on earth. Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2022
How to invest in oil Soaring energy prices have dominated the headlines over the last year. In the oil sector, the wholesale price of Brent crude oil (a key oil industry measure), is almost five times higher now than in April 2022, and motorists have faced record petrol prices at the pumps. Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2022
How to invest in natural gas Natural gas has featured regularly in the news of late, with the wholesale price having more than doubled in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The UK government has also reopened the controversial debate on fracking as a way of reducing natural gas imports. Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2022
Oil and gas firms’ green investments fail to match promise of publicity – study BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell and TotalEnergies spend $750m a year burnishing climate credentials but only 12% of capital on low-carbon development The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2022
Liz Truss refuses to say who will pay for energy bill freeze Keir Starmer accused Liz Truss of protecting the profits of Shell and giving Amazon a tax break rather than helping families. Daily Record · Sep 7, 2022
Liz Truss comes under fire for refusing to extend windfall tax at first PMQs LIZ Truss came under fire for her refusal to tax corporations making record-busting profits amid the cost of living crisis during her first… The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2022
The cheapest petrol prices in every Greater Manchester borough amid 'postcode lottery' An RAC spokes person says petrol prices vary wildly depending on where a driver is in the country Manchester Evening News · Sep 5, 2022
The people making a difference: the climate activist fighting fossil fuel giants Nick Hodgkinson gave up his job when his health worsened, and began campaigning to halt climate change. Now it is his turn to be treated The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2022
Shell boss Ben van Beurden prepares to stand down, reports say Energy firm shortlists four internal candidates to take over as chief executive in 2023 The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2022
Nigeria's Ogoniland is dirtier than estimated despite landmark oil cleanup Pollution in Nigeria's Ogoniland, which has been part of a landmark cleanup effort involving the United Nations Environmental Programme, could be worse than it previously estimated, a group monitoring the project said in a statement this week. Reuters · Sep 1, 2022
Top Financial Stories Thursday, September 1: Netflix Weighs Charging High Sum For Ads, Self Harm posts Grow On Twitter, California Fast-Food Bill Faces Industry Backlash… Wall Street Journal Benzinga · Sep 1, 2022
Global fossil fuel subsidies almost doubled in 2021, analysis finds Support amid huge industry profits is a ‘roadblock’ to tackling climate crisis, says International Energy Agency The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2022
Benzinga · Aug 30, 2022 Looking At Shell's Recent Whale Trades Someone with a lot of money to spend has taken a bearish stance on Shell (NYSE:SHEL). And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the big position showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2022 European gas shortages likely to last several winters, says Shell chief Warning raises prospect of continued rationing, as Total boss says Europe has to plan for future without Russian supplies
Reuters · Aug 29, 2022 Zelenskiy blames Russia as Europe counts cost of gas crisis Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused Russia of economic terrorism on Monday as the cost of Europe's energy crisis spiralled with Germany on the hook for at least 19 billion euros to bail out its biggest importer of Russian gas.
Manchester Evening News · Aug 28, 2022 'Deep rooted anger': Oil drilling protesters cause a stir at Shell petrol station "If you're in a hole you first stop digging"
Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2022 Shell refund: Who will get it and how to check if you’re eligible Customers who are eligible for a refund will receive automatic payments to their accounts without the need for a request.
Wales Online · Aug 25, 2022 Martin Lewis explains who is making 'big money' during energy crisis Government responsible for policing profits rather than Ofgem, says Money Saving Expert
Daily Mirror · Aug 25, 2022 Energy boss on £6m will get £770,000 payday in October as Brits' bills rocket Linda Cook is benefitting from an £84m interim dividend announced by Harbour Energy today as its profits rose 1,100% to almost £1.3billion in the first half of 2022
Glasgow Live · Aug 25, 2022 Shell Energy to refund thousands of customers £106,000 after overcharging for three years Shell Energy will be paying out more than £500,000 and refunding thousands of customers after pre-payment meter users were being overcharged by Shell Energy for three years.
Chronicle Live · Aug 25, 2022 Thousands of Shell Energy customers on default tariffs to get refunds after they were overcharged More than 11,000 customers are due to receive cash from the energy giant - find out if you are eligible and how the money will be paid
Daily Record · Aug 25, 2022 Shell Energy to refund £500,000 for overcharging customers - check if you're due money As the energy giant is forced to return thousands, you can check to see if you are owed money from your provider.
Liverpool Echo · Aug 25, 2022 Ashley Dale arrest, Shell Energy refund and second target in Olivia murder identified The latest ECHO headlines at lunchtime on Thursday, August 25