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European Oil Giants Turn War-Time Volatility Into Trading Windfall
energy16 days ago

European Oil Giants Turn War-Time Volatility Into Trading Windfall

European oil majors BP, Shell, and TotalEnergies reportedly earned up to $4.75 billion more in their Q1 2025 trading than in Q4 2025, buoyed by Iran-related market volatility and oil-price spikes. The gains helped European majors outperform U.S. rivals Chevron and ExxonMobil, with Shell posting strong earnings on trading, BP more than doubling its quarterly profit, and TotalEnergies lifting its interim dividend by 6% while earnings rose about 30% year over year.

Shell to acquire ARC Resources in $13.6B deal to expand Canadian Montney footprint
business1 month ago

Shell to acquire ARC Resources in $13.6B deal to expand Canadian Montney footprint

Shell plc has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ARC Resources Ltd. in a deal valued at about US$13.6 billion, funded with a mix of cash and Shell shares, adding ARC’s Montney assets to Shell’s portfolio and immediately growing production by about 370 thousand boe/d. The transaction is expected to boost Shell’s production CAGR to roughly 4% through 2030 and strengthen its LNG footprint in Canada, with completion anticipated in the second half of 2026 subject to shareholder, court and regulatory approvals; it is accretive to free cash flow per share from 2027 onward.

Paramount Skydance Reveals Multi‑Million 2025 Pay for Ellison and Shell
business1 month ago

Paramount Skydance Reveals Multi‑Million 2025 Pay for Ellison and Shell

Paramount Skydance disclosed in an SEC filing that David Ellison’s 2025 compensation totaled $63.2 million (mostly stock vesting over five years) and former president Jeff Shell’s totaled $60.68 million, with most of each package in stock awards (Ellison about $58.7 million) plus pro‑rated salaries and cash bonuses; Shell also will receive accelerated vesting of stock and cash under his separation agreement. Several other executives posted seven-figure stock‑based pay as Paramount navigates a Warner Bros. Discovery deal and Shell’s departure amid a securities dispute.

Qatar LNG disruption triggers Shell's force majeure on cargoes
energy2 months ago

Qatar LNG disruption triggers Shell's force majeure on cargoes

Shell has invoked force majeure on LNG cargoes it buys from QatarEnergy after a production halt at a Qatari facility, signaling broader supply disruptions as QatarEnergy and other buyers, including TotalEnergies and OQ, issue notices. QatarEnergy says it could take weeks to months to resume normal deliveries, with March shipments reportedly unaffected but April impact expected.

Ex-Executives and Companies Eye Venezuelan Oil and Gas Opportunities
business4 months ago

Ex-Executives and Companies Eye Venezuelan Oil and Gas Opportunities

Shell is considering re-entering Venezuela's gas sector, particularly the Dragon gas field, which could generate billions in revenue, following the political change in the US that may ease sanctions and accelerate development. The project holds vast reserves, but previous delays were due to licensing issues and US restrictions. US companies like Chevron are expected to lead investments, with European firms potentially joining through joint ventures. The move could significantly impact global oil markets, especially OPEC.

Turtle's Head Tucking Inside Shell: Is It Possible?
science5 months ago

Turtle's Head Tucking Inside Shell: Is It Possible?

Some turtles, like side-neck turtles and box turtles, can tuck their heads into their shells as a defense mechanism, but sea turtles cannot due to their lighter shells. The turtle shell evolved over nearly 300 million years primarily for protection and support, with different species developing various ways to utilize or not utilize this feature. Fossil evidence shows the shell's evolution from wider ribs and other skeletal modifications, not solely for defense.