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Shell’s Renewable Retreat: Why Save the Planet When Profits Are This Good?

Nov 20th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 20 Nov 24

Ah, Shell — the corporate personification of “Why try when you can cash in?” Remember when they promised to save the planet? Yeah, neither do they. Turns out, pivoting to renewables isn’t nearly as lucrative as just sticking to the same old planet-choking business model. And if there’s one thing Shell and its friends at BlackRock love more than a warm, thriving planet, it’s cold, hard cash.

Profits Over Planet: The Fossil Fuel Formula

Let’s rewind to 2020, when oil prices tanked, and fossil fuel giants were scrambling like toddlers caught with crayons on the wall. With demand in free fall, companies like Shell suddenly discovered their “green hearts” and started making grandiose pledges to curb emissions and embrace renewables. But fast forward to today, and it’s clear those pledges were little more than a PR stunt. read more

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Shell and Friends: Saving the World with $500 Million Pennies While Burning Billions in Fossil Fuels

Nov 18th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 18 Nov 2024

In a PR move so brazen it could make even the most hardened spin doctor blush, Shell has teamed up with BP, Equinor, and TotalEnergies to graciously save the planet. How? By throwing a measly $500 million at the world’s energy access crisis. Yes, the same Shell that rakes in tens of billions annually from the oil and gas driving this crisis. What’s next—Big Tobacco funding a fresh-air initiative?

But don’t let the numbers fool you! This isn’t about fixing the problem; it’s about making it look like they care while keeping the fossil fuel money printer on overdrive. And let’s not forget their investors—BlackRock and Vanguard—cheering from the sidelines, because nothing says “sustainable future” like profiting off planetary destruction.

The Energy Crisis: “Oops, Did We Do That?”

According to this noble announcement, 685 million people lack access to electricity, and 2.1 billion people can’t cook cleanly. Heartbreaking, right? But here’s the kicker: the fossil fuel majors, including our dear Shell, are complicit in keeping those numbers high by prioritizing extraction and profits over progress. Now, they’re pretending $500 million split four ways will make up for decades of systemic exploitation in the Global South. What’s that—$125 million each? That’s less than Wael Sawan’s next yacht. read more

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Oil Giants Shell and Exxon Dump Groningen Like a Bad Date

Nov 16th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 16 November 2024

In yet another move that screams “corporate villainy,” Shell and its BFF ExxonMobil, under their joint venture NAM, have officially noped out of their responsibility to help Groningen recover from decades of destruction. You know, the region they gleefully exploited for gas, leaving behind a legacy of earthquakes, shattered homes, and residents who probably Google “how to stop tectonic betrayal” every other week.

The Dutch “Debt of Honour” They’d Rather Forget read more

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Shell Shocked: The Prelude to Utter Corporate Indifference and Offshore Worker Abuse

Nov 15th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 15 Nov 2024

Shell. The “shining” beacon of fossil-fueled ambition and unparalleled disregard for basic humanity. While the world scrambles to mitigate climate catastrophe, Shell’s Prelude FLNG facility, a floating natural gas disaster masquerading as innovation, proves that cutting corners is the only thing this oil giant seems to excel at. And now, surprise! Shell faces yet another worker rebellion on this colossal misfire. Honestly, at this point, we should just call it the Touch Fuck All facility.

Prelude FLNG: A Masterclass in Corporate Hubris

Prelude, Shell’s floating liquefied natural gas platform, was touted as a technological marvel—a 3.6-million-tonnes-per-annum cash cow set to redefine the energy sector. Instead, it has become a floating cautionary tale, plagued by mechanical failures, safety violations, and enough worker dissatisfaction to make any HR department spontaneously combust. Since shipping its first cargo in June 2019, this engineering “wonder” has spent more time offline than a dial-up modem in the ‘90s.

Now, the logistics workers from Qube Offshore, who keep this floating disaster operational, have had enough. They’ve voted for protected industrial action, citing the same negligence that Shell so lovingly slathers across all its projects. Who could blame them? Shell’s track record with offshore worker safety is so abysmal that even the term “safety” starts feeling like satire. read more

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Shell Wins Big: Saving the Climate One Oil Spill at a Time!

Nov 13th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 13 November 2024

What a victory for the planet! Shell, our favorite corporate climate warrior, has scored big in Dutch court, overturning a pesky 2021 ruling that dared to order them to cut emissions by 45% by 2030. Because, honestly, who needs court-mandated carbon cuts when you’re already hard at work planning hundreds of new oil and gas projects?

The original ruling, if you can believe it, had the nerve to suggest that Shell should align with the Paris Agreement and actually reduce emissions, you know, like those climate activists keep yelling about. Friends of the Earth Netherlands even had 17,000 co-plaintiffs arguing that Shell’s relentless fossil fuel production might just be making the climate crisis worse. But Shell’s appeal argued that emissions are a political issue, not a corporate one—because apparently, “saving the planet” is above Shell’s pay grade. read more

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Shell’s Moral Tightrope: Will They Finally Be Forced to Care About Climate Change?

Nov 10th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 10 Nov 2024

Shell, the “green” oil giant that really cares (just ask their PR team), is up for round two in a Dutch courtroom showdown with environmentalists. This Tuesday, Shell will hear whether its appeal against a 2021 ruling—one that dared to suggest they should cut CO2 emissions—will stick. This wasn’t just a minor inconvenience; the court ordered Shell to reduce its emissions by 45% by 2030. The nerve! Shell, once nestled in the Netherlands, seemed so rattled by this pesky accountability that they packed up and headed to the UK. read more

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WTF: Shell’s $1.3 Billion Nigerian Oil Deal Flops—Because Even Corruption Has Standards

Oct 21st, 2024
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21 Oct 2024

Oh, Shell, you poor, misunderstood oil giant, trying so hard to make a clean getaway from the toxic mess you’ve left in Nigeria’s Niger Delta. But what’s this? Nigeria rejected your grand $1.3 billion deal to sell off your onshore oil production unit. The local consortium, Renaissance Africa Energy, wasn’t up to snuff. Even in a landscape ravaged by pollution, oil theft, and violence (mostly thanks to companies like Shell), the regulators still have some standards. Who knew? read more

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Shell Lays Off Workers While Pretending to Care About “Renewables”—Business as Usual for Big Oil

Oct 19th, 2024
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19 Oct 2024

Ah, Shell, ever the master of hypocrisy. In a move that surprises no one, Shell Energy Solutions—the little offshoot of the British oil behemoth—announced it’s axing over 100 Houston-area employees just in time for the holidays. Because nothing says “Merry Christmas” like a pink slip from one of the world’s richest, most polluting corporations. And, naturally, this was slipped out through a WARN notice filed with the Texas Workforce Commission. Classy.

So, what’s the excuse this time? Shell’s PR wizards claim it’s all about “anticipated ongoing and future operations.” Translation: Shell’s figured out how to screw over more people with fewer resources. The cuts range from business analysts to engineering and project managers, but don’t worry—Shell promises there will be “no current impact” on customers. That’s right, folks, business as usual. Nothing to see here except a multinational corporation tightening its belt after decades of profiting from environmental destruction. read more

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Shell’s Earthquake-Inducing Gas Field Shuts Down, and Now the Netherlands Is Crying About Productivity?

Oct 17th, 2024
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17 Oct 2024

Oh, poor Netherlands, it seems like shutting down a gas field that was literally causing earthquakes has finally caught up with them. Who could’ve seen this coming? Groningen, the gas field operated by the environmental saints at Shell and ExxonMobil (under the cutesy name NAM, because nothing says trust us like an acronym), was pumping gas and shaking houses for 60 years. But when the earthquakes got too hard to ignore, the Dutch government dared to prioritize people’s safety over profits. The nerve, right? read more

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Shell Can’t Even Ditch Its Dirty Nigerian Oil Fields Without Screwing Up

Oct 17th, 2024
by John Donovan.
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17 Oct 2024

Oh, Shell, always finding new ways to trip over its own oily feet. This time, they’ve managed to fumble a $1.3 billion sale of their onshore oilfields in Nigeria. Yes, you heard that right. The almighty Shell, which practically wrote the book on ruthless exploitation, can’t even offload its pollution-ridden assets without causing another mess. Nigeria’s oil regulator took one look at their proposed buyer, Renaissance Group, and said, “Yeah, no thanks. These guys aren’t remotely qualified to run this operation.” read more

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WTF: Shell Wants Pity While Putin Snatches A Billion?

Oct 15th, 2024
by John Donovan.
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15 Oct 2024

Well, well, well—look who’s crying foul! Shell, the lovable oil giant with a heart of, well, pure carbon, is now throwing a hissy fit because gasp Russia did something shady. After Vladimir Putin decided to invade Ukraine (as one does), Shell bolted from its Russian investments like a thief in the night. Now, the Kremlin is coming after them for a cool €1 billion, and Shell, bless its greedy little heart, just can’t believe this is happening.

Here’s the scoop: Shell had a 27.5% stake in the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas field, a cozy arrangement with Gazprom (Russia’s state-owned gas company) and a couple of Japanese firms like Mitsui and Mitsubishi. But after Russia basically swiped the joint venture and handed it over to a homegrown entity, Shell decided it wasn’t playing along. Did they think Putin would care? Of course not! Russia casually sold off Shell’s stake—because why not—passing it to Novatek and Gazprom. read more

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Shell Loses Landmark Case Because Apparently, Destroying Nigerian Communities for Profit Isn’t Enough—They Tried to Weasel Out of Responsibility Too

Oct 12th, 2024
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Shell Loses Landmark Case Because Apparently, Destroying Nigerian Communities for Profit Isn’t Enough—They Tried to Weasel Out of Responsibility Too

Posted by John Donovan: 12 Oct 2024

In a stunning twist that absolutely no one saw coming, oil behemoth Shell, the model of corporate ethics (wink), has lost yet another court battle. This time, the UK Court of Appeal has handed down a major ruling in favor of two Nigerian communities, the Bille and Ogale, whose land, water, and livelihoods have been systematically obliterated by oil pollution—allegedly caused by none other than Shell’s Nigerian subsidiary, SPDC.

The Bille and Ogale communities have been living in an environmental nightmare for years, courtesy of around 100 oil spills from Shell’s crumbling infrastructure. These spills have rendered their land uninhabitable, poisoned their water, and left them unable to farm or fish. But Shell—because why accept responsibility when you can stall, deflect, and confuse—managed to string this case out for ten years, while thousands of people suffered, and many even died waiting for justice. read more

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Shell’s Profit Takes a Hit? Cue the Tiny Violins for Their Billionaire Investors

Oct 10th, 2024
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19 Oct 2024

Oh no! Poor Shell. The oil behemoth that never seems to stop polluting is now facing—wait for it—a drop in refining margins. Yes, you heard that right, the same company that has practically printed money from destroying the planet is now crying over a 30% profit drop in the third quarter. Let’s all shed a tear, shall we?

Shell’s latest pity party involves their refining margins dropping from $7.7 per barrel to a mere $5.5. Gasp! How ever will they survive? The demand for refined products is down because—get this—global economic activity is slowing. Apparently, even endless pollution and profits can’t outrun a little thing like competition and an oversupplied market. Refineries are popping up everywhere, which is really putting a damper on Shell’s ability to squeeze every last penny from its fossil-fueled empire. read more

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Hurricane Helene Fueled by Big Oil’s Emissions, Greenpeace Demands Polluters Pay

Oct 9th, 2024
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9 Oct 2024

Washington DC – Ah yes, Shell. The oil-soaked villain of the century, responsible for more destruction than we can count, is at it again—this time helping fuel Hurricane Helene, which claimed 227 lives across six states. No big deal, right? After all, it’s just another day in the office for Shell and its oily cronies, spewing profits while the planet burns.

According to a rapid analysis by World Weather Attribution, Helene’s deadly rampage has been supercharged by—wait for it—climate change! Who knew?! Well, Greenpeace sure did, and they’re calling out Big Oil for the catastrophic mess it’s created. Rolf Skar, Greenpeace USA National Campaigns Director, lays it out: read more

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Shell and Eni’s Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card

Oct 8th, 2024
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Italian Prosecutors Convicted for Not Helping the Oil Giants Enough!

8 Oct 2024

Ah, Italy. Where corruption cases involving billion-dollar oil deals come with a side of courtroom theatrics, and now—get this—a slap on the wrist for prosecutors who didn’t help Shell and Eni get off easy enough. Yes, you read that right: Two Milan prosecutors were convicted and sentenced to eight months in prison because they failed to file documents that might have made the defense teams of these global pollution factories look better. What a heartwarming turn of events for corporate accountability. read more

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Shell’s Third Quarter Blues: Oh No, Only Billions in Profits! How Will They Survive?

Oct 8th, 2024
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8 Oct 2024

Cue the tiniest violin as Shell, the poster child of corporate greed and environmental destruction, announces—wait for it—a drop in its refining profit margins! Yes, folks, the same oil titan responsible for trashing the planet now faces the horrific fate of only making slightly less obscene amounts of money. Somewhere in the world, a polar bear sheds a tear… or maybe that’s just an oil slick.

Let’s break down the tragedy: Shell’s refining margins took a nosedive by a whopping 30% in the third quarter, down to a measly $5.5 per barrel from the previous $7.7. Oh, the humanity! It seems global demand for oil has taken a dip, as the world awkwardly tries to figure out how to avoid climate catastrophe while Shell desperately clings to its 19th-century business model. read more

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