Shell has confirmed that they are in detailed negotiations with Essar for the sale of Stanlow Refinery and associated marketing businesses. They have set a deadline of the end of February to reach agreement on the terms of any sale.
If Stanlow is not sold by then it will continue to operate as a Manufacturing Complex within the Shell Group.
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