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I was written off in my 40s, says outgoing Shell boss Ben van Beurden

Jan 1st, 2023

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I was written off in my 40s, says outgoing Shell boss Ben van Beurden: Oil industry titan is having the last laugh

Ben van Beurden says his stellar career was almost derailed two decades ago
He was told that he did not have what it took to get to the top

By FRANCESCA WASHTELL FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

PUBLISHED: 22:16, 31 December 2022 | UPDATED: 22:42, 31 December 2022

He is one of the most powerful business leaders on the planet, with a pay package of £6million in 2021.

But, in a candid admission that will strike a chord with anyone who feels their talents are overlooked at work, Shell chief executive Ben van Beurden says his stellar career was almost derailed two decades ago.

The Dutch oilman says that when he was in his 40s he was told at an assessment centre for leadership training that he did not have what it took to get to the top. read more

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Shell set to plough £1.3bn in Qatari natural gas project as it looks to bolster energy security and transition to net zero

Oct 25th, 2022

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Shell set to plough £1.3bn in Qatari natural gas project as it looks to bolster energy security and transition to net zero

By CITY & FINANCE REPORTER FOR THE DAILY MAIL: PUBLISHED: 21:31, 24 October 2022 | UPDATED: 21:31, 24 October 2022

Shell is ploughing £1.3bn into a Qatari gas project in a huge boost to supplies. The oil giant will take a 9.4pc stake in North Field South, which will expand Qatar’s liquified natural gas output by 16m tons a year.

Qatar is trying to consolidate its position as the world’s biggest natural gas exporter by ramping up capacity from 77m tons per year to 126m tons per year by 2027.

There has been a surge in demand for natural gas, which is seen as a key pillar of the world’s transition to net zero CO2 emissions. Shell boss Ben Van Beurden said its investment in the gas field, run by stateowned QatarEnergy, will help bolster energy security and the transition to net zero. read more

Ofcom reveals the UK’s most complained-about broadband providers – with Shell Energy topping the list

Oct 18th, 2022

by John Donovan.

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Ofcom reveals the UK’s most complained-about broadband providers – with Shell Energy topping the list

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Shell’s £80m boss Ben van Beurden preparing to join stream of FTSE100 bosses heading for the door

Sep 3rd, 2022

by John Donovan.

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Shell’s £80m boss Ben van Beurden preparing to join stream of FTSE100 bosses heading for the door

By LUCY WHITE FOR THE DAILY MAIL: PUBLISHED: 21:50, 2 September 2022 | UPDATED: 08:04, 3 September 2022

The £80million boss of Shell is preparing to join the stream of FTSE100 bosses heading for the door.

Ben van Beurden – who, it emerged in March, bagged £4.6million in bonuses on top of his £1.4million salary last year, taking his total pay and bonuses to almost £80million during his nine years at the helm – could step down as soon as 2023 as the oil giant begins its search for a replacement.

His departure will mark the end of an era for Shell, as it tries to toe the tricky line of boosting Britain’s energy security with embracing sustainable technologies. While Van Beurden’s legacy includes a commitment to reduce oil production, he has been criticised for failing to take more drastic action. read more

REVEALED: UK ‘fat cat’ power bosses pocketed £30million last year

Aug 29th, 2022

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REVEALED: UK ‘fat cat’ power bosses pocketed £30million last year as struggling households are warned energy price cap could hit £7,700 in April

Bosses of Shell, BP and National Grid are among the top earners of seven energy and utility firms in the FTSE 100 index of leading companies on the stock market

The five energy and power companies make up £23million of the total
Ben van Beurden, the chief executive of Shell, made £6.2m in pay and bonuses

By FRANCESCA WASHTELL DEPUTY CITY EDITOR FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY PUBLISHED: 22:27, 27 August 2022 | UPDATED: 00:46, 28 August 2022 read more

Watchdog orders Shell Energy to automatically refund thousands of customers after overcharging them

Aug 25th, 2022

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Watchdog orders Shell Energy to automatically refund thousands of customers after overcharging them

Shell Energy admitted thousands of prepayment customers were overcharged
Affected customers only set to receive about £9.40, Ofgem said
The refunds will be paid automatically back to affected customers

By JANE DENTON FOR THISISMONEY: PUBLISHED: 09:04, 25 August 2022 | UPDATED: 09:27, 25 August 2022

Shell Energy Retail is to refund and compensate 11,275 UK prepayment customer accounts after they were overcharged.

The energy giant will refund £106,000 and also hand out £30,970 in goodwill payments to affected households, with the average amount being refunded to affected customers is £9.40. read more

£7.5bn taxpayer handout for oil titans Shell and BP

Aug 7th, 2022

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Shell and BP to share in huge giveaway that will blow hole in gains from windfall tax: £7.5bn taxpayer handout for oil titans

Energy giants already receive Treasury incentives to invest in the North Sea
Fresh changes have been ushered in that will turbocharge the subsidies
Plans introduced at same time as Government’s £5bn ‘windfall tax’
City sources describe exceptionally high incentives as ‘beyond believable’

By LUKE BARR, FINANCIAL MAIL ON SUNDAY

PUBLISHED: 21:50, 6 August 2022 | UPDATED: 08:56, 7 August 2022

Oil and gas titans are set to reap a mammoth taxpayer giveaway of up to £7.5billion despite making record profits.

BP and Shell are among the firms that will benefit from new tax breaks, despite BP boss Bernard Looney comparing his firm to a ‘cash machine’.

Energy giants already receive Treasury incentives to invest in the North Sea, but fresh changes have been ushered in that will turbocharge the subsidies. The plans have been introduced at the same time as the Government’s £5billion ‘windfall tax’ – billed as taxing energy firms to help pay for the cost-of-living crisis. read more

Not only are Shell and Centrica profiting from Putin’s war, they’ll also be profiting from the misery of the Brits

Jul 29th, 2022

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Not only are Shell and Centrica profiting from Putin’s war, they’ll also be profiting from the misery of the Brits

Ashley Armstrong: 17:30 ET, Jul 28 2022

NOT only are Shell and Centrica profiting from Putin’s war, this winter they will be profiting from the misery of the British people.

Gas and oil prices have rocketed — while Shell’s share price has risen 11 per cent, and Centrica’s by more than a fifth.

Half the country will be in fuel poverty come January.

But multimillionaire bosses Ben van Beurden and Chris O’Shea only want to talk about money they are giving to hardship funds or call centre staff who can affirm to customers just how skint they will be. read more

Shell Energy sees complaints about broadband and landlines soar

Jul 14th, 2022

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Shell Energy sees complaints about broadband and landlines soar, new Ofcom rankings show

Shell Energy received the most complaints from its broadband customers
Around two-fifths of complaints included faulty services and complaint handling
Sky keeps 10-year-streak for fewest mobile, broadband and pay-TV complaints
EE saw the least complaints for mobile and landline between Jan-Mar 2022

By EMILIA SHOVELIN FOR THIS IS MONEY

PUBLISHED: 14:43, 13 July 2022 | UPDATED: 14:43, 13 July 2022

Households thinking of moving broadband and landline services to Shell Energy may want to think twice after complaints about it soared in the first three months of the year.

It received twice as many complaints than the industry average for its broadband services, according to Ofcom – and more than three times’ as many for its landline offering. read more

Shell Energy sees complaints about broadband and landlines soar, new Ofcom rankings show

Jul 13th, 2022

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Shell Energy sees complaints about broadband and landlines soar, new Ofcom rankings show

Shell Energy received the most complaints from its broadband customers
Around two-fifths of complaints included faulty services and complaint handling

By EMILIA SHOVELIN FOR THIS IS MONEY

PUBLISHED: 14:43, 13 July 2022 | UPDATED: 14:43, 13 July 2022

Households thinking of moving broadband and landline services to Shell Energy may want to think twice after complaints about it soared in the first three months of the year.

It received twice as many complaints than the industry average for its broadband services, according to Ofcom – and more than three times’ as many for its landline offering.

Overall, complaints sent to the industry regulator stayed broadly the same as the last three months of 2021, its data shows. read more

Shell under fire from fuel campaigners as it rakes in extra £1bn as a result of soaring petrol prices

Jul 8th, 2022

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‘The foul stench of profiteering rears its ugly head yet again…’

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Shell under fire from fuel campaigners as it rakes in extra £1bn as a result of soaring petrol prices

By DAILY MAIL CITY & FINANCE REPORTER

PUBLISHED: 22:28, 7 July 2022 | UPDATED: 22:28, 7 July 2022

Shell suffered a backlash from fuel campaigners after it revealed it could rake in up to £1billion in extra cash as a result of soaring petrol prices.

The FTSE100 energy firm’s refining business, which turns crude oil into different petroleum products such as car fuel, was expected to see earnings rise by £667million to £1billion in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the first. read more

Shell boss Ben van Beurden slammed for reaping more than £18m ahead of possible shareholder rebellion

May 22nd, 2022

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Shell boss Ben van Beurden slammed for reaping more than £18m ahead of possible shareholder rebellion

By FRANCESCA WASHTELL, FINANCIAL MAIL ON SUNDAY

PUBLISHED: 21:51, 21 May 2022 | UPDATED: 11:34, 22 May 2022

Shell boss Ben van Beurden has been slammed for reaping more than £18million ahead of a possible shareholder rebellion this week.

Calculations by The Mail on Sunday show that the Dutch businessman – who has led Shell since 2014 – has seen the valuations of his shares and other payments soar. read more

Friends of the Earth warns Shell directors they face personal liability if energy firm doesn’t clean up its act

Apr 26th, 2022

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Friends of the Earth warns Shell directors they face personal liability if energy firm doesn’t clean up its act

By LUKE BARR FOR THE DAILY MAIL

PUBLISHED: 21:50, 25 April 2022 | UPDATED: 21:50, 25 April 2022

Shell directors risk ‘personal liability’ if they fail to boost the energy giant’s green credentials, an environmental group has claimed.

The threat to senior figures, including chief executive Ben van Beurden, was made in a recent letter from Friends of the Earth’s Netherlands branch, Milieudefensie. read more

Ukraine brands Shell ‘deplorable’ after accusing it of using an ‘accounting trick’ to keep buying Russian oil

Apr 24th, 2022

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Ukraine brands Shell ‘deplorable’ after accusing it of using an ‘accounting trick’ to keep buying Russian oil

By LUCY WHITE FOR THE DAILY MAIL

PUBLISHED: 21:54, 22 April 2022 | UPDATED: 09:52, 23 April 2022

Ukraine’s government has branded Shell ‘deplorable’ after accusing it of using an ‘accounting trick’ to keep buying Russian oil.

Officials in Kyiv said Western companies were continuing to ‘bankroll Putin’s war machine’ despite promising to cut ties with the Kremlin. read more

Shell boss blames hedge funds and speculators for sending gas prices to record highs and adding to volatility that has seen dozens of energy firms collapse

Feb 22nd, 2022

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Shell boss blames hedge funds and speculators for sending gas prices to record highs and adding to volatility that has seen dozens of energy firms collapse

Shell said huge sums moving in and out of the market were causing volatility
Despite this, insisted prices were still largely influenced by supply and demand
The price of gas is currently 173 pence per therm, up from 49 in January 2021

By RORY TINGLE, HOME AFFAIRS CORRESPONDENT FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 09:29, 22 February 2022 | UPDATED: 10:14, 22 February 2022

Hedge funds and financial speculators piling into the European gas market have contributed to high and volatile prices over the past year, according to Shell.

The energy giant said the movement of large amounts of money in and out of the market meant prices were less linked to actual supply and demand. read more

John Donovan, his website royaldutchshellplc.com and his main contributor on Shell safety issues, Bill Campbell

Feb 13th, 2022

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Links here to several hundred articles and features by a host of publishers including the FT, Wall Street Journal, Reuters etc., containing references to Donovan Shell focussed websites, my late father or me, or in respect of Shell safety issues, our valued contributor, Mr Campbell. read more

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Ben van Beurden says his stellar career was almost derailed two decades ago

He was told that he did not have what it took to get to the top

By FRANCESCA WASHTELL FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

PUBLISHED: 22:16, 31 December 2022 | UPDATED: 22:42, 31 December 2022

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Shell is ploughing £1.3bn into a Qatari gas project in a huge boost to supplies. The oil giant will take a 9.4pc stake in North Field South, which will expand Qatar’s liquified natural gas output by 16m tons a year.

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Shell’s £80m boss Ben van Beurden preparing to join stream of FTSE100 bosses heading for the door

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Energy giants already receive Treasury incentives to invest in the North Sea

Fresh changes have been ushered in that will turbocharge the subsidies

Plans introduced at same time as Government’s £5bn ‘windfall tax’

City sources describe exceptionally high incentives as ‘beyond believable’

By LUKE BARR, FINANCIAL MAIL ON SUNDAY

PUBLISHED: 21:50, 6 August 2022 | UPDATED: 08:56, 7 August 2022

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Shell Energy received the most complaints from its broadband customers

Around two-fifths of complaints included faulty services and complaint handling

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