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Shell to Trump: Don’t Smash the Turbines — We’re Busy Burning Gas

Oct 8th, 2025
by John Donovan.
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Shell’s top U.S. executive has done the unthinkable: publicly critiqued a White House that is (mostly) friendly to oil and gas. In an interview flagged by Reuters, Colette Hirstius, President of Shell USA, warned that the Trump administration’s decision to halt fully permitted offshore wind projects is “very damaging” to investment. She added: “I think uncertainty in the regulatory environment is very damaging. However far the pendulum swings one way, its likely that its going to swing just as far the other way.” And, crucially: “I certainly would like to see those projects that have been permitted in the past continue to be developed.”  read more

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Shell Spins Wind Into Gold—With a Little Help from Google and a Lot of Help from Green PR

May 8th, 2025
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Shell, the unapologetic poster child of climate catastrophe, has teamed up with none other than Google—yes, the one that promises to do no evil (but forgot to check the fine print)—to give its ageing NoordzeeWind offshore wind farm a shiny new lease on life. Because nothing screams “sustainable energy transition” like letting an oil giant take credit for not tearing down a wind farm just yet.

That’s right. In a move drenched in green gloss and corporate spin, Shell and Google announced what they’re proudly calling a “world-first”: a corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) that will extend the life of the Netherlands’ first offshore wind park for another five glorious years of… well, not being dismantled. read more

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Shell Throws Offshore Wind Overboard: Because Who Needs a Planet Anyway?

Feb 1st, 2025
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Posted by John Donovan: 1  Feb 2025

In a move that surprises absolutely no one, Shell—the benevolent overlords of oil spills and carbon emissions—has decided to ghost a major offshore wind project off the coast of New Jersey. Yes, the same Shell that rakes in billions poisoning the planet has decided clean energy isn’t worth the hassle. Shocking, right?

According to Shell, they’re ditching the Atlantic Shores project due to “increased competition, delays, and a changing market.” But wait, there’s more! Spokesperson Natalie Gunnell generously added, “Naturally we also take regulatory context into consideration.” Translation: “Trump made it easier to keep drilling, so why bother saving the Earth?” read more

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WTF, Shell? From Saving the Planet to Saving Their Wallets

Dec 6th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 6 Dec 2024

In the latest episode of Corporate Malfeasance: Climate Edition, Shell—everyone’s favorite destroyer of worlds—is backing away from offshore wind investments because, well, it’s just not profitable enough for their bottomless greed. CEO Wael Sawan, apparently inspired by Scrooge McDuck, has decided that low-carbon energy isn’t where the money is. Oil, gas, and biofuels? Jackpot! Saving the planet? Meh, let someone else take the loss.

Splitting Shell Energy: Two Units, Zero Morals read more

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WTF Shell? The Oil Giant’s New Motto: Screw the Planet, Show Me the Money

Dec 5th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 5 Dec 2024

In a breathtaking display of corporate greed dressed up as “strategic review,” Shell—the world’s favourite villain in the game of Destroy the Planet for Profit—has decided it’s no longer interested in leading the transition to clean energy. Why? Because it turns out offshore wind doesn’t print money fast enough for CEO Wael Sawan, whose vision for the future seems to be a fossil-fueled inferno of record profits.

Let’s break this down. Shell, once pretending to dabble in saving the planet with its renewable energy division, is now gutting it for parts. Shell Energy—the division responsible for renewables, power generation, and supply—is being hacked into two Frankenstein-like units: power generation and trading. Because, hey, why bother with innovation when you can shuffle papers and call it a strategy? read more

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Shell’s Windy Greenwashing: Atlantic Shores ‘Clean Energy’ Project Approved—Because Nothing Says Environmental Stewardship Like an Oil Giant

Oct 8th, 2024
by John Donovan.
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8 Oct 2024

Hold the applause, everyone—Shell, the fossil fuel Goliath, is here to save the environment! Yes, you read that right. The same company that’s been profiting off the destruction of the planet for over a century now wants you to believe they’re the heroes of the renewable energy story. So grab some popcorn and prepare for the spectacle as Shell, the world’s favorite oil-soaked villain, receives federal approval for two offshore wind farms. Because, sure, we’ll all forget about their endless pollution now that they’re planting a few turbines in the Atlantic. read more

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Shell’s Sin Stock Shenanigans

Sep 2nd, 2024
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How BlackRock and Vanguard Gave a Big Middle Finger to Climate Action While Backing the Oil Giant’s Eco-Villainy

In the latest episode of “Let’s Pretend We Care About the Planet,” the world’s two largest money managers have decided that climate change just isn’t that big of a deal—at least not “financially material.” That’s right, folks. These titans of finance, sitting on a mountain of $10 trillion and $9 trillion respectively, have basically told the world to shove it when it comes to supporting climate resolutions.

BlackRock, that beacon of corporate responsibility, supported a whopping 20 out of 493 climate proposals this year. For those keeping score, that’s less than 4%—a steep drop from the days when they could at least pretend to care, like in 2021 when they backed nearly half of all climate resolutions. But hey, why bother saving the planet when you can continue raking in cash from sin stocks like Shell? And Vanguard? Oh, they took it up a notch by supporting exactly zero, zilch, nada, out of over 400 environmental and social proposals. Guess the idea of saving the world isn’t “financially material” enough for them either. read more

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Shell’s Greenwashing Extravaganza: the Pinnacle of Misleading Eco-porn Progress to the Apocalypse

Aug 14th, 2024
by John Donovan.
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So, here’s to Shell, the oil giant that thinks slapping wind turbines and a few EV chargers on their ad will somehow distract from their epic-scale climate sins. Shell, you’re not just powering progress; you’re powering a fantastic delusion. 

Posted by John Donovan: 14 Aug 2024

Hold onto your eco-friendly hats, folks, because Shell, the epitome of oil-soaked hypocrisy, has rolled out an ad so dripping with greenwashing that it could have its own soap opera. Yes, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is now diligently investigating whether Shell’s latest commercial is the pinnacle of misleading eco-porn or just another flashy piece of fossil-fuel propaganda.

In a plot twist worthy of a prime-time drama, Shell’s ad features a woman in engineer garb (because, of course, nothing screams “green future” like a woman who might have a vague idea about energy) proclaiming Shell’s grandiose plans to install thousands of EV chargers by 2035. The ad also boasts that Shell is “investing in people and communities,” as if bribing a few townsfolk could erase decades of environmental devastation. To top it off, they even toss in some wind turbines for good measure—because nothing says clean energy like a good ol’ fashioned visual misdirection. read more

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Geode Capital Management and Shell Plc: A Satirical Exploration of Their Relationship

Aug 6th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 8 Aug 2024

Geode Capital Management, an asset management firm renowned for its expertise in index funds, holds a significant stake in Shell Plc. With 0.74% of Shell’s shares in its portfolio, Geode’s involvement with the oil giant is an intriguing mix of financial strategy and environmental irony. This article delves into the depths of the relationship between Geode and Shell, exploring the influence Geode wields, the inherent tensions, and the delightful paradoxes that characterize this partnership.

The Influence of Geode Capital Management read more

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Vanguard Global Advisers LLC and Shell Plc: A Satirical Dive into Their Corporate Tango

Aug 6th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 8 Aug 2024

Vanguard Global Advisers LLC, a titan in the asset management world, holds a notable 0.98% stake in Shell Plc. This strategic investment puts Vanguard in a fascinating position of influence over Shell, a company infamous for its environmental controversies. This article explores the depths of the relationship between Vanguard and Shell, shedding light on the sway Vanguard holds, the inevitable tensions, and the delightful irony of a green champion investing in a major polluter. read more

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Shell’s Possible North Sea Wind Farm Bailout: A Nightmare for Labour’s Green Dreams

Jul 26th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 26 July 2024

So, Shell might be bailing on its North Sea wind farm plans, and it’s a potential disaster for Labour’s shiny new energy ambitions. Yep, the oil behemoth that made over £22 billion in profit last year is apparently not too keen on sticking with two floating wind leases it grabbed from the ScotWind auction. If they decide to ditch these projects, it could send a clear message that Shell doesn’t think renewable energy is worth the trouble, despite all the greenwashing rhetoric. read more

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Shell Denies Turning Its Back on Green Energy Despite Massive Profits and Wind Project Sell-Offs

Jul 25th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 25 July 2024

In a move that can only be described as Shell saying, “Green energy? Never heard of her,” the oil giant has flatly denied ditching the green energy revolution. This denial comes hot on the heels of Labour’s ambitious £8 billion plan to launch a public energy company in Scotland, aimed at setting the country on a path to renewable glory.

Shell, fresh from raking in a casual £22.3 billion profit last year, is reportedly looking to offload its two floating wind projects, MarramWind and CampionWind, won through the ScotWind auction alongside Scottish Power. This, despite just receiving funding from SNP ministers for the Acorn carbon capture scheme. Because why invest in clean energy when you can just pay lip service and move on? read more

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Shell: “Screw Wind, Let’s Stick with Oil” – Because Who Needs a Planet Anyway?

Jul 24th, 2024
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A Shell spokesperson declined to comment, probably because they were too busy counting money.

Posted by John Donovan: 24 July 2024

In a move that can only be described as a middle finger to Mother Earth, Shell Plc has decided to sell its Scottish offshore wind leases to, you guessed it, refocus on good ol’ oil and gas. Yes, the same company that flirted with the idea of renewable energy is now ditching those dreams faster than you can say “global warming.”

According to unnamed sources (because even they know this is absurd), Shell is looking to offload its share of a joint venture with Iberdrola SA’s Scottish Power. This venture was supposed to create up to 5 gigawatts of floating offshore wind power. But who needs renewable energy when you can keep raking in profits from fossil fuels, right? read more

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Shell Slashes Jobs in Offshore Wind, Because Who Needs Clean Energy Anyway?

May 29th, 2024
by John Donovan.
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According to some sneaky insiders who prefer to remain anonymous (probably to keep their jobs), the British oil giant will start swinging the axe within months, mostly targeting European employees.

Posted by John Donovan: 29 May

Shell Plans to Axe Offshore Wind Jobs as CEO Sawan Doubles Down on Oil Profits

In a move that’s sure to surprise absolutely no one, Shell Plc is gearing up to lay off staff from its offshore wind division. Chief Executive Officer Wael Sawan, who seems to think that renewable energy is just a passing fad, is steering the company away from the costly business of saving the planet.

According to some sneaky insiders who prefer to remain anonymous (probably to keep their jobs), the British oil giant will start swinging the axe within months, mostly targeting European employees. read more

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Shell Ditches Massachusetts Wind Project Like a Bad Tinder Date, Because Who Needs Renewable Energy When You’ve Got Oil?

Mar 21st, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 21 March 2024

In a move as shocking as discovering water is wet, Shell has decided to say “Thank U, Next” to its 50% stake in SouthCoast Wind Energy, leaving the offshore wind project off the coast of Massachusetts faster than a college student leaving their morals at spring break. The lucky recipient of Shell’s fleeting affection? Its joint venture partner, Ocean Winds North America LLC, who probably swiped right without realizing what they were getting into. read more

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Shell’s Latest Magic Trick: A ‘Climate Tech’ Mirage With an Oil-Stained Rabbit

Feb 26th, 2024
by John Donovan.
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Posted by John Donovan: 26 Feb 24

Well, buckle up, eco-warriors and climate change aficionados, for the latest episode of “How to Paint Your Carbon Footprint Green,” starring none other than Shell, the behemoth of black gold, in its newest role as a green wizard! In a dazzling display of environmental sleight of hand, Shell has pulled a rabbit out of its oily hat with the launch of Onward, a ‘climate tech’ startup. Brace yourselves for a journey into the future of clean energy, as envisioned by the very architects of our current fossil-fueled predicament. read more

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