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Legal & General cheerleading Shell’s ongoing commitment to environmental devastation

Aug 16th, 2024
by John Donovan.
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Posted by John Donovan: 16 Aug 2024

In yet another episode of “Corporate Greed Knows No Bounds,” Shell, that beloved beacon of environmental destruction, is at it again. This time, they’ve charmed nearly 80% of their shareholders into backing their so-called “Energy Transition Strategy.” What does this bold new plan involve, you ask? Oh, just the minor detail of not having any interim emissions reduction targets for 2035—because why rush into saving the planet, right? Instead, they’re doubling down on Liquified Natural Gas because nothing screams “green transition” like more fossil fuels. read more

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Buzz about a possible merger between the titans of pollution, Shell and BP

Aug 1st, 2024
by John Donovan.
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Posted by John Donovan: 1st August 2024

In a plot twist straight out of a corporate soap opera, there’s buzz about a possible merger between the titans of pollution, Shell and BP. Two decades ago, BP’s John Browne fantasized about buying out Shell, but now the tables have turned, and Shell’s boss Wael Sawan might be toying with the same idea. While this merger remains as real as unicorns, some bits of it almost make sense.

Sawan, fresh from presenting second-quarter results that had analysts wiping their tears of joy, doesn’t really need this deal. Since he took over in January 2023, Shell’s $229 billion behemoth has seen shares climb 20%, all thanks to a disciplined approach to pretending to care about the environment while doubling down on fossil fuels. Meanwhile, BP, with its $97 billion market cap, has seen its shares drop 5%, underperforming not just Shell but also American giants like Chevron and Exxon Mobil. read more

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Shell Throws Billions at Shareholders While the Planet Burns

Aug 1st, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 1 August 2024

In a move that would make even the greediest of villains blush, Shell is back with another $3.5 billion share buyback program, because who cares about the planet when you can make rich people even richer?

On Thursday, the UK-based supermajor announced its latest financial triumph, reporting adjusted earnings of $6.3 billion for Q2. Sure, it’s a drop from the $7.7 billion of the previous quarter, but who’s counting when you’re still beating market expectations of $6 billion? read more

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Shell’s Latest Venture: Throwing Money at Abu Dhabi LNG Project to Maintain its Greedy Legacy

Jul 12th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan 12 July 2024

In the latest installment of “Shell’s Quest for Global Domination,” the European energy behemoth has inked a deal to invest in Abu Dhabi’s Ruwais liquefied natural-gas (LNG) project. Alongside equally virtuous partners BP, TotalEnergies, and Japan’s Mitsui, Shell is securing its place in the race to expand the UAE’s LNG production capacity.

Shell’s Slice of the Pie:

Shell proudly announced it would grab a 10% stake in the Ruwais project, matching the stakes of BP, TotalEnergies, and Mitsui. Not to be outdone, Shell will also buy a cool 1 million metric tons of LNG annually, while Mitsui will settle for a mere 600,000 tons. Details of the financial arrangements? Oh, those remain as opaque as ever. read more

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Shell’s $2 Billion “Oops!” Moment: How Not to Run an Oil Empire

Jul 9th, 2024
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Posted  by John Donovan: 9 July 2024

In the latest edition of “What the F***, Shell?”, our favourite oil behemoth is bracing for a second-quarter faceplant of up to $2 billion in impairments. Yes, that’s billion with a “B.” This colossal write-down is primarily due to Shell’s decision to hit the snooze button on a major biofuels project in Rotterdam and additional blunders in Singapore.

Dutch Disaster:

Let’s start with the Rotterdam fiasco. Shell had big dreams of producing 820,000 tonnes of “sustainable aviation fuel” and “renewable diesel” from waste. Sounds green and shiny, right? But instead of following through, Shell decided to put the project on ice, without bothering to mention when—or if—it might thaw. This brilliant move alone is costing them between $0.6 and $1 billion. Way to go, team! read more

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“Godfathers of Climate Chaos”: UN Chief Calls Out Shell and BP, Demands Global Ad Ban

Jun 5th, 2024
by John Donovan.
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Posted by John Donovan: 5 June 2024

Hold onto your hats, folks. António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, just dropped a bombshell that should make the fossil-fuel overlords squirm in their plush boardroom chairs. Shell and BP, among others, are now being labeled the “godfathers of climate chaos.” That’s right, the planet-wrecking tycoons might soon find themselves banned from advertising, much like those pesky tobacco companies.

In a scorching speech in New York, Guterres took no prisoners, calling out news and tech media for enabling “planetary destruction” by taking dirty oil money. “We are at climate crunch time,” he declared, unveiling terrifying new data from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) showing we’re on the brink of surpassing 1.5C warming. The recent 12 months have already pushed the global temperature to a blistering 1.63C above pre-industrial levels. Fun times ahead! read more

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Shell’s Unfortunate Love Affair with the US: The UK Stock Market Saga

May 16th, 2024
by John Donovan.
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Charles Hall from Peel Hunt warns that if Shell goes, it’s going to be an absolute hammer blow for London, with a domino effect dragging BP and big mining companies along.

Posted by John Donovan: 16 May 2024

Don’t Worry, UK Stock Market Is Totally Fine, Says Stock Market Boss as Major Firms Flee for the US

In the latest episode of “The UK is Totally Fine,” the head honcho of the London Stock Exchange, Julia Hoggett, assures us there’s absolutely no panic even as firms worth hundreds of billions decide they’d rather take their chances across the pond. Because, why wouldn’t they?

Bigwig bosses have been crying existential crisis to the BBC, pointing out that major companies are either packing up, considering the move, or being swallowed by foreign private investors. Yet, Hoggett dismisses these concerns with a nonchalant shrug, asserting that the UK is “already punching above its weight.” Well, Julia, if you say so. read more

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Back to Basics or Backwards? Shell and BP Hug Their Oil Barrels Tighter Than Ever, Shareholders Gleefully Applaud

May 10th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan 10 May 2024

In a thrilling turn of events that absolutely no one saw coming, Shell and BP have decided that their true calling is not in saving the planet, but in stacking cash to the ceiling. In their latest “screw the environment, we’re going back to oil” conference, these darlings of the FTSE 100 dazzled investors by basically promising to print money and give it all to them. Boring? Maybe. Profitable? Absolutely.

“Shell and BP had a simple message for investors at their latest results: boring is back. After delighting the world with their flings into green energy, it seems our oil magnates got cold feet. Why court solar and wind when you can make a cushy living drilling good ol’ fossil fuels? read more

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Shell and Total Plot Move to NYC: Because When You’re Desperate, Anything Sounds Like a Good Idea!

May 9th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 9 May 2024

Alright, folks, gather ’round for a classic tale of “The Grass is Greener in the U.S.,” starring none other than Shell and TotalEnergies, the European oil megastars. In their latest “poor us” saga, they’re eyeing New York like it’s the promised land of stock market valuations. Oh, the excitement!

Now, don’t get too teary-eyed, but Shell’s Chief Executive, Wael Sawan, dropped a little hint on his earnings call that if Europe keeps treating them like the ugly ducklings of the stock market, they might just take their ball and go play in New York by the end of 2025. TotalEnergies’ big boss, Patrick Pouyanné, isn’t sitting quietly either. He’s been tasked by the board to mull over this geographical leap of faith and spill the beans by September. read more

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Shell and TotalEnergies Eye Greener Pastures: The Big Apple’s Stock Exchange

May 7th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 7 May 2024

Oh, the drama! TotalEnergies and Shell, those titans of the oil industry, are having a little daydream about moving their stock listings to the flashy stages of Wall Street. Why, you ask? Their current market valuations are as deflated as a punctured oil barrel. Boo-hoo.

In a tragic tale of European neglect and American allure, these two energy behemoths are feeling undervalued back home—kind of like ageing movie stars pining for one last blockbuster. TotalEnergies, the belle of France, is so distraught that even Patrick Pouyanné, the CEO, is openly mulling over a move. He confessed in an earnings call, “There was a discussion with the board.” Yes, folks, they’re “seriously looking at it” because, let’s face it, America is where the big-money parties are. read more

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Shell’s Seafaring Carnival of Fossil Fools: A Masterclass in Eco-Friendly Hypocrisy

May 3rd, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 3 May 2024

In a stunning display of eco-friendly acrobatics, Shell and its cohorts are ramping up offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, reassuring us that it’s all for the noble cause of emitting slightly less greenhouse gases. Apparently, drilling in the ocean is like a diet version of environmental destruction.

The pièce de résistance? A colossal floating platform named Appomattox, proudly owned by Shell, bobbing about 80 miles off Louisiana’s coast like a monument to human hubris. It’s a real-life version of “Waterworld,” minus Kevin Costner’s rugged charm. read more

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US Lawmakers Roast Oil Titans for Climate Circus: Shell Plays Shell Games While Exxon Pulls a Vanishing Act

Apr 30th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 30 April 2024

Well, grab your popcorn folks, because it’s showtime in the political circus! Democratic lawmakers in the US just dropped a bombshell report, and guess who’s in the spotlight? Yep, you guessed it: our favourite fossil fuel fiends, Big Oil.

According to the Democrats’ dossier, oil companies have been twirling their moustaches and cackling maniacally as they pull the wool over everyone’s eyes. It’s like a Shakespearean tragedy but with more oil rigs and fewer tragic heroes. The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, after nearly three years of sleuthing, finally uncovered the dastardly deeds of Exxon Mobil Corp., Chevron Corp., and our very own Shell Plc, among others.

The report reads like a thriller novel, accusing oil companies of a laundry list of sins. From pretending to support the Paris climate agreement while secretly planning their next fossil fuel fiesta, to hawking gas as a clean energy solution while conveniently ignoring its planet-roasting properties, these guys have truly mastered the art of deception. read more

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Shell and Co. Dance to the Tune of Deception: Big Oil’s Big Tobacco Moment

Apr 28th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 28 April 2024

Welcome to the latest episode of “Guess Who’s Ruining the Planet Today?” Surprise, surprise, it’s none other than the bigwigs of Big Oil, who’ve been keeping up their ‘charming’ tradition of wrecking the environment while lining their pockets with gold.

Enter California’s knight in shining armour, Attorney General Rob Bonta, who’s decided to take on the corporate leviathans like BP, Shell, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron, along with their trusty sidekick, the American Petroleum Institute (API). Why? Oh, just for orchestrating a little thing called the climate crisis.

Bonta’s not pulling punches either; he’s slapping them with a 135-page lawsuit, armed with what he calls “smoking gun” evidence. And guess what? He’s not alone in this fight. Dozens of states are lining up to join the fray. read more

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Shell and BP: Time to Jump Ship to the Land of Oil Lovers?

Apr 19th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 19 April 2024

Well, well, well, look who’s feeling the heat across the pond! It seems like Europe’s giving our dear oil giants, Shell and BP, a real headache with all that pesky climate policy and regulatory drama.

But fear not, fellow capitalists! The good ol’ U.S. of A. is rolling out the red carpet, ready to embrace these struggling energy giants with open arms. That’s right, Houston’s calling, and it’s saying, “Come on over, we’ve got plenty of love for oil and gas.” read more

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Shell’s Boss Bags £8m: “Let Them Eat Carbon Intensity Reductions”

Apr 8th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan 8 April 2024

In a move that has charity workers choking on their avocado toast, Shell’s new top dog, Wael Sawan, has snagged a staggering £8 million in his first year at the helm, leaving many wondering if he’s moonlighting as a magician pulling money out of thin air.

While most folks are counting pennies at the pump, Sawan is raking in the cash like it’s going out of style, leaving pressure groups frothing at the mouth faster than you can say “climate crisis.” read more

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Shell’s London Exodus Threatens UK’s Stock Market Status Quo

Apr 8th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 8 April 2024

In a move that screams “Sayonara, London,” Shell is eyeing an escape to New York, leaving the UK stock market reeling and investors scratching their heads.

Wael Sawan, Shell’s big cheese, dropped the bombshell, hinting at the company’s dissatisfaction with its London listing. “I have a location that clearly seems to be undervalued,” he lamented, painting a picture of a company unappreciated and unloved.

But why the sudden urge to swap tea for coffee? Well, it seems Shell is tired of playing second fiddle to its American counterparts. With Exxon Mobil and Chevron strutting their stuff on Wall Street, Shell feels like the neglected stepchild stuck in dreary old London. read more

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